About This Service
MPM Plumbing & Mechanical Services provides mechanical installation services for air conditioning systems across commercial, industrial, and high-end residential properties throughout London and the South East. We work alongside specialist AC contractors to deliver fully coordinated, compliant installations on programme.
Air Conditioning Installation
Air conditioning is essential to maintaining comfortable, productive environments in modern commercial buildings. Whether you are installing a VRF/VRV system, chilled water fan coil arrangement, or split system units, the quality of the mechanical pipework infrastructure is fundamental to long-term system performance and energy efficiency.
MPM manages the mechanical pipework side of air conditioning installations — including chilled water distribution pipework, condensate drainage, and connection to centralised cooling plant such as chillers and cooling towers. We coordinate closely with the specialist AC contractor, the structural team, and the BMS controls engineer to ensure a seamless installation that meets the project specification and design intent.
Our experience across a diverse range of commercial environments — from pharmaceutical research facilities at AstraZeneca and university laboratory fit-outs at ICL to luxury hotel projects at The Chancery Rosewood — means we understand the unique demands of air conditioning installations in sensitive, occupied, and technically complex buildings.
What We Offer
- Chilled water distribution pipework for AC systems
- Condensate drainage design and installation
- Chiller and cooling tower pipework connections
- Pipework insulation and vapour barrier
- Coordination with specialist AC contractor
- BMS integration support
- Pressure testing and commissioning support
Frequently Asked Questions
Commercial air conditioning installations require a significant scope of mechanical pipework work alongside the specialist refrigeration and electrical elements. MPM manages the chilled water distribution pipework from the central cooling plant (chiller or cooling tower) to the terminal units throughout the building, as well as condensate drainage from each AC unit, pipework insulation with vapour barriers, and coordination with the BMS controls contractor for system integration.
A chilled water system uses a central chiller to cool water, which is then distributed through pipework to fan coil units or air handling units throughout the building. A VRF/VRV system circulates refrigerant directly to multiple indoor units from a central outdoor unit, without a water distribution circuit. MPM manages the chilled water pipework side of chilled water AC systems, working alongside the specialist refrigeration contractor who handles VRF/VRV refrigerant pipework.
When an air conditioning system cools air, moisture condenses on the cooling coil and must be collected and safely drained away. If condensate drainage is poorly designed or incorrectly installed — with insufficient falls, blockages, or missing traps — water can back up and overflow, causing ceiling damage, mould, and system shutdowns. MPM designs and installs condensate drainage systems with correct gradients, proper trap sizing, and accessible clean-out points to prevent these problems.
Working in occupied commercial buildings requires careful planning, strict dust and noise management, and close communication with the building management and facilities team. MPM is experienced delivering AC pipework installations in live environments — including prestigious offices, hotels, and research facilities — and we always plan our work to minimise disruption to building occupants and operations.
Yes — effective coordination between the mechanical pipework contractor and the specialist AC contractor is essential for a successful installation. MPM attends site coordination meetings, works from agreed MEP drawings, and communicates proactively with the AC contractor throughout the project to ensure pipework routes, connection points, and programme are aligned at all times.
Yes. MPM has delivered AC mechanical installations in pharmaceutical facilities (AstraZeneca), university research laboratories (ICL), luxury hotels (The Chancery Rosewood), and major commercial offices across London. These environments demand a particularly high level of precision, cleanliness, and technical awareness — all of which MPM brings as standard.
