VRF and VRV systems in Bournemouth
Cooling and heating for offices, shops and hospitality venues in Bournemouth, with a free site survey and a fixed written quote.
- 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 a VRF system cost in Bournemouth?
In Bournemouth, guide prices run from about £2,550 to £5,150 per indoor unit (whole system), plus VAT. A typical job (office floor of 10–16 indoor units) usually comes to £25,500–£82,500 plus VAT. Your exact price is fixed in writing once we have surveyed.
VRF (variable refrigerant flow) — called VRV by some manufacturers — is a commercial air conditioning system where one outdoor unit, or a bank of them, serves many indoor units through a shared refrigerant network.
Where we work around Bournemouth
In Bournemouth, commercial premises range from city-centre office blocks and shopping streets to restaurants, hotels and industrial estates.
Postcode districts we cover in Bournemouth include BH1, BH2, BH7 and BH10. We also work in nearby Christchurch, Poole and New Milton. We plan installations in Bournemouth so the noisy work — core drilling, ceiling access, lifting plant — happens when it disturbs your business least.
What we do
- Two-pipe (heat pump) or three-pipe / two-pipe heat recovery system design
- Refrigerant pipework sizing, branch selectors and refrigerant charge calculation
- Leak detection where the refrigerant concentration limits require it
- Central controls, scheduling and BMS integration
- Phased installation, pressure testing, commissioning and full F-gas records
Local guide prices for Bournemouth
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the South West (4% above the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat pump VRF, per indoor unit | £2,550–£4,650 | £3,060–£5,580 | per unit |
| Heat recovery VRF, per indoor unit | £3,050–£5,150 | £3,660–£6,180 | per unit |
| Central controller and BMS interface | £985–£4,095 | £1,182–£4,914 | per system |
| Refrigerant leak detection (per alarmed room) | £410–£930 | £492–£1,116 | per room |
| Crane lift for roof plant | £985–£3,050 | £1,182–£3,660 | per lift |
Ex VAT, installed system prices including outdoor plant shared across indoor units.
The steps for a project in Bournemouth
Survey and loads
We calculate loads zone by zone and check roof or plant space, risers and ceiling voids.
System design
Outdoor units, indoor units, branch boxes and pipe sizes are designed together, including the refrigerant charge and any leak detection.
Phased first fix
Pipework and controls cabling go in floor by floor, often out of hours in occupied buildings. We keep work areas in Bournemouth screened and tidy at the end of each day.
Pressure test and charge
The network is pressure tested, evacuated and charged with the calculated refrigerant quantity.
Commissioning
Each indoor unit is commissioned and the controls set up, with as-fitted drawings and F-gas records handed over.
Before you book in Bournemouth
Phasing
In occupied buildings we plan the work floor by floor so the business keeps running.
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.
Leak checks
Larger VRF systems usually exceed 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent, so they need at least annual F-gas leak checks — more often at 50 tonnes and above.
Working hours
Most Bournemouth businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Premises we work in around Bournemouth
- Offices: zoned cooling and heating for open-plan floors, meeting rooms and comms rooms.
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
Two rules matter for most businesses in England: GB F-gas rules (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for more than 12 kW of air conditioning.
FAQs for Bournemouth
How much does a VRF system cost in Bournemouth?
Guide prices in Bournemouth run from about £2,550 to £5,150 per indoor unit (whole system), plus VAT. A typical job (office floor of 10–16 indoor units) costs £25,500–£82,500 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Christchurch, Poole and New Milton?
Yes. Alongside Bournemouth, we also cover Christchurch, Poole and New Milton. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Bournemouth?
All of them, including BH1, BH2, BH7 and BH10. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
Can VRF connect to our BMS?
Yes, through the manufacturer's interface. We specify the right gateway at design stage.
What is the difference between VRF and VRV?
None in practice. VRV is one manufacturer's trademark; VRF is the generic name for the same type of system.
Get a guide price for Bournemouth
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.