Air Conditioning Leasing & Finance

Flexible finance for air conditioning, cooling, ventilation and HVAC projects

Air conditioning and cooling projects can involve much more than the cost of the equipment itself. Alongside the units, you may need installation, electrical works, ductwork, controls and other infrastructure to get the system up and running. Spreading these costs over an agreed term can make a substantial project more manageable.

Axis Leasing can help finance the wider project, working with you and your chosen suppliers to structure finance around what you need.

Whether you’re upgrading a single site, rolling out new cooling across multiple buildings or planning a larger HVAC project, we can help you explore flexible ways to fund it.

  • Finance for equipment, installation and eligible associated project costs
  • Funding structured around your project and programme of works
  • Options for staged and multi-site projects
  • Access to a panel of specialist asset finance lenders

Finance That Works Around Your Project

Air conditioning projects don’t always fit neatly into a single purchase. You may have different suppliers involved, work taking place in stages, or several buildings that need upgrading over time.

We can structure finance around the way your project is being delivered:

  • Multiple suppliers, one finance arrangement – finance can potentially cover an HVAC installer alongside electricians, controls specialists and other suppliers, rather than requiring separate funding for each element.
  • Phased installation – funding can be structured around a phased programme, allowing work to take place building by building or in agreed stages.
  • Multiple sites – finance can potentially be arranged across a wider programme of works for organisations with several locations.
  • Flexible payment profiles – rental structures can be discussed around your budget and the timing of the project, including staged payments where appropriate.

What can be financed?

Cooling & Air Conditioning

  • Split and multi-split air conditioning systems

  • VRF and VRV systems

  • Chillers

  • Commercial and industrial cooling equipment

Installation & Infrastructure

  • Installation and commissioning

  • Ductwork and associated infrastructure

  • Electrical works

  • Controls and control systems

Site-Wide Projects

  • Multi-room and building-by-building upgrades

  • Site-wide and multi-site rollouts

  • Replacement and refurbishment programmes

     

Subject to lender criteria, finance can often be structured around the wider project rather than individual pieces of equipment.

commercial air conditioning units on a building roof

Why Finance Your Cooling Project?

Replacing or installing air conditioning can be a significant investment, particularly when the project includes installation and wider infrastructure.

Leasing can help you:

  • Spread the cost of the project over an agreed term
  • Preserve capital for other priorities
  • Invest in equipment without paying the full cost upfront

 

For schools, Multi Academy Trusts, businesses and other organisations, this can make it easier to invest in the cooling and ventilation infrastructure needed for comfortable, productive spaces.

Frequently Asked Questions

Potentially, yes. Eligible installation, electrical works, ductwork, controls and commissioning costs may be included alongside the equipment, subject to lender criteria.

Yes. We can explore combining eligible costs from an HVAC installer and other contractors under one finance arrangement, subject to approval.

Yes, where the equipment and proposed arrangement meet the relevant requirements. We can discuss options for individual schools and larger academy trust projects.

We can discuss funding structures for work carried out in stages or across several premises, including agreed supplier payment arrangements.

This depends on the type of agreement and its terms. We will explain the relevant end-of-term options and obligations before you proceed.

How It Works

  1. Tell us about your project – Send us your quote or project costs from your chosen installer or suppliers.
  2. We look at the wider project – We’ll discuss what you’re looking to finance, how the work will be delivered and the timescales involved.
  3. We explore the finance options – Using our panel of asset finance lenders, we’ll look for an arrangement that fits the project and your requirements.
  4. Complete the documentation – Once finance has been approved, the relevant documentation can be completed electronically.
  5. Your project gets underway – Funds can be released to suppliers in line with the agreed arrangements, helping your installation progress as planned.

 

Whether you’re replacing an existing system, adding air conditioning to a new building or planning a wider site upgrade, Axis Leasing can help you explore the finance options available.

Talk to us about your project and we’ll help you work out what could be possible.

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