Server room and comms room cooling in Gloucester
A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for server room cooling in Gloucester.
- Free site survey and fixed written quote
- Unit sizes, refrigerant and price set out in writing
- Work planned around your opening hours
How much does server room cooling cost in Gloucester?
Budget roughly £4,095–£15,550 per room (duty/standby pair) ex VAT in Gloucester. For a typical job — small comms room, 2–5 kW IT load, N+1 pair — expect £4,095–£9,295 plus VAT. Your exact price is fixed in writing once we have surveyed.
Server room cooling is dedicated air conditioning that removes the heat produced by IT equipment around the clock, independently of the office system.
Gloucester and surrounding areas
Gloucester supports a mix of high-street retail, professional offices, hospitality and light industry. Cheltenham is about 12 km away.
We work across Gloucester's postcode districts, including GL1. Nearby, we also cover Cheltenham (about 12 km), Stroud (about 13 km) and Tewkesbury (about 15 km). For server room cooling in Gloucester, the survey looks at where the outdoor unit can go, how pipework will reach the indoor units and whether the electrical supply has capacity.
What is included
- IT load assessment (kW) and room survey
- Duty/standby (N+1) unit design
- Low-ambient kits so cooling works in winter
- Rotation and changeover controller
- High-temperature alarm or BMS / email alert
Guide prices in Gloucester
Guide prices for Gloucester, set for the South West. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single dedicated unit (no back-up) | £2,050–£4,095 | £2,460–£4,914 | per room |
| Duty/standby pair with changeover controller | £4,095–£9,295 | £4,914–£11,154 | per room |
| Low-ambient kit (winter operation) | £205–£515 | £246–£618 | per unit |
| Temperature alarm with remote alert | £255–£725 | £306–£870 | per room |
| Close control unit | £10,350–£30,500 | £12,420–£36,600 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install.
How a job in Gloucester works
Measure the load
We read the IT and UPS load and allow for growth.
Design resilience
Duty/standby units, changeover control and power supplies are designed together.
Install with minimal risk
Work around live equipment is planned with your IT team and kept clean. We keep work areas in Gloucester screened and tidy at the end of each day.
Test failover
We test the changeover and alarms before handover.
Points to plan for in Gloucester
Winter operation
Cooling is needed even when it is cold outside, so low-ambient controls are fitted.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Gloucester are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Resilience
A single unit is a single point of failure. N+1 means one unit can fail without the room overheating.
Neighbours and noise
Outdoor units near flats — common above shops — need careful siting so noise at neighbours' windows stays low. We choose positions and quieter units with that in mind.
Typical premises in Gloucester
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
- Healthcare and dental: clean, quiet cooling for surgeries, clinics, dental practices and care settings.
- Warehouses and industrial: cooling for offices, mezzanines, control rooms and temperature-sensitive areas.
- Offices: zoned cooling and heating for open-plan floors, meeting rooms and comms rooms.
Compliance in England: refrigerant work falls under GB F-gas rules, and buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).
Questions about server room cooling in Gloucester
How much does server room cooling cost in Gloucester?
Guide prices in Gloucester run from about £4,095 to £15,550 per room (duty/standby pair), plus VAT. A typical job (small comms room, 2–5 kW IT load, N+1 pair) costs £4,095–£9,295 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Cheltenham, Stroud and Tewkesbury?
Yes. Alongside Gloucester, we also cover Cheltenham, Stroud and Tewkesbury. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Gloucester?
All of them, including GL1. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
What temperature should a server room be?
ASHRAE guidance recommends equipment inlet air of about 18–27°C. Many small rooms are set at around 21–24°C to leave headroom if a unit fails.
Can we get alerts if the temperature rises?
Yes. We can fit a temperature alarm that sends alerts by email or text, or connects to your BMS or network monitoring.
Talk to us about your premises in Gloucester
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.