Mini Split Install: Electrical Readiness for Flips
One call books a mini split install for $2,400 on weekdays. The electrician leaves a dedicated circuit, disconnect, whip, and conduit. The site walk confirms the rest.
| Standard single zone install, weekday | $2,400 materials and labor |
|---|---|
| Same install, Saturday or Sunday | $2,600 materials and labor |
| Joker day | One day each week priced under the weekday rate, day shown on the home page |
| Booking deposit | $400 toward materials |
| Balance | Due on completion |
| Non standard work | Quoted before any work begins |
| Bid line item | Mini split install, single zone, materials & labor: $2,400 |
| Note | Standard install covers one indoor and one outdoor unit |
| Note | Site walk confirms line set length, circuit size, and penetration location |
| Note | GC or electrician is the point of contact for coordination |
| Scope confirmed | At the site walk |
| Contact | (512) 297-7493 |
What the electrician leaves ready
The electrician runs a dedicated circuit to the outdoor unit location. A disconnect is mounted near the unit. Whip and conduit are left ready for the install crew.
The penetration location is marked and core-drilled. The indoor unit location is framed, with backing for mounting. No surprises on install day.
- Dedicated circuit, breaker sized for the unit
- Disconnect within reach of the outdoor unit
- Whip and conduit from disconnect to unit location
- Penetration core-drilled, sealed for weatherproofing
- Indoor unit backing installed, location confirmed
What the site walk confirms
The site walk happens before the install date. The installer checks the electrical prep, unit locations, and line set path. Anything non standard gets quoted before work begins.
Sizing is confirmed on site. A casita reads smaller than it loads, west glass and a hot attic push the size up. The rule of thumb gets adjusted on the walk.
How scheduling works
Pick a weekday date. The $400 deposit books it. The date is confirmed, and if anything changes, you get told. Weekend installs are $2,600.
One day a week is priced lower than the weekday rate. Which day changes week to week. Check the home page for the current joker day.
What triggers extra cost
Non standard work is quoted before any work begins. The site walk flags anything outside the standard scope. You see the quote before the install date.
Examples: line set extensions, drain rerouting, additional penetrations, or electrical upgrades. No surprises on the invoice.
How to keep the timeline clean
The install crew shows up after the drywall crew leaves. The electrician's prep is done, the site is clean, and the path to the units is clear.
The GC, electrician, and installer coordinate on a call before the site walk. One point of contact, one call, no dropped balls.
Included in the number
- One indoor unit mounted and connected
- One outdoor unit mounted and connected
- Line set run and brazed between units
- Electrical whip connected to outdoor unit
- System vacuumed and charged with refrigerant
- System tested and commissioned
- Penetration sealed for weatherproofing
- Install crew cleans up the work area
Quoted before work begins
- Line set extensions beyond standard length
- Additional penetrations or core drilling
- Drain rerouting or condensate pump installation
- Electrical upgrades or additional circuits
- Wall or roof modifications for mounting
Have these done before the install date and the day runs clean. Anything not on this list gets looked at during the site walk.
- Dedicated circuit run to outdoor unit location
- Disconnect mounted near outdoor unit
- Whip and conduit left ready for connection
- Penetration core-drilled and marked
- Indoor unit location framed with backing
- Path to units clear of debris and obstructions
- GC or electrician available for site walk
- ArrivalThe install crew arrives on the confirmed date. The site is checked for readiness. The GC or electrician is contacted if prep is incomplete.
- MountingThe indoor and outdoor units are mounted. The line set path is confirmed. The penetration is sealed for weatherproofing.
- Line set runThe line set is run between the units. The electrical whip is connected to the outdoor unit. The system is brazed and leak-checked.
- CommissioningThe system is vacuumed and charged with refrigerant. The unit is tested and commissioned. The install crew cleans up the work area.
- WalkthroughThe GC or electrician walks the install with the crew. The system is demonstrated. The balance is due on completion.
Phases run in this order on a standard job. Site conditions change the pace, so nothing here is a timeline commitment. If something on site is different from the walk, you get told before it turns into cost.
$400 materials deposit books the date and buys the equipment for your job. Balance due on completion, on the visit the system runs.
$2,400 weekday. $2,600 Saturday or Sunday. One Joker day each week is priced under the weekday rate. The day moves week to week and it is shown on the home page, so if your schedule has slack you can aim at it.
Non standard work is quoted before any work begins. Nothing gets added to the number without you approving it first.
Running the same install across more than one project? Call (512) 297-7493 to set up repeat scheduling.
- What if the electrician's prep isn't done when the install crew arrives?
- The crew checks the site for readiness on arrival. If prep is incomplete, the install is paused. The GC or electrician is contacted to resolve the issue before work continues.
- How is sizing confirmed for the unit?
- Sizing is a rule of thumb confirmed on site. The installer checks the layout, glass, and attic conditions. The final size is adjusted based on the walk.
- What happens if the line set is longer than expected?
- Line set length is confirmed at the site walk. If it's longer than standard, the extra cost is quoted before work begins. No surprises on the invoice.
- Can the install crew pull the electrical permit?
- Permit requirements vary by jurisdiction. Confirming permits is the responsibility of the owner or GC. We do not pull permits.
- How do I book a repeat install for multiple flips?
- Call (512) 297-7493 to set up repeat scheduling. The $400 deposit books the first date. Coordination calls happen before each site walk.
One number, one call, one line item along the Austin and I-35 corridor. Standard single zone mini split install is $2,400 on a weekday and $2,600 on a weekend, materials and labor, $400 deposit to book, balance due on completion.