VRF and VRV systems in Canary Wharf
VRF and VRV air conditioning for businesses in Canary Wharf — surveyed, designed and priced in writing before any work starts.
- 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 Canary Wharf?
Budget roughly £3,150–£6,350 per indoor unit (whole system) ex VAT in Canary Wharf. For a typical job — office floor of 10–16 indoor units — expect £31,500–£101,995 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.
Our coverage in Canary Wharf
Premises in Canary Wharf are often in mixed-use buildings with shared roofs and tight access, so outdoor unit positions are agreed early.
We cover every Canary Wharf postcode, including E14 and SE16. Neighbouring towns we cover include Bow, Canning Town and Greenwich. Buildings across London range from converted period offices to modern units with deep ceiling voids, so we measure each site rather than relying on a standard package.
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
Prices in Canary Wharf
Guide prices for Canary Wharf, set for London. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat pump VRF, per indoor unit | £3,150–£5,695 | £3,780–£6,834 | per unit |
| Heat recovery VRF, per indoor unit | £3,795–£6,350 | £4,554–£7,620 | per unit |
| Central controller and BMS interface | £1,195–£5,050 | £1,434–£6,060 | per system |
| Refrigerant leak detection (per alarmed room) | £505–£1,150 | £606–£1,380 | per room |
| Crane lift for roof plant | £1,195–£3,795 | £1,434–£4,554 | per lift |
Ex VAT, installed system prices including outdoor plant shared across indoor units.
How it works in Canary Wharf
Survey and loads
We calculate loads zone by zone and check roof or plant space, risers and ceiling voids. For sites in Canary Wharf we confirm access and parking beforehand.
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.
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.
Points to plan for in Canary Wharf
Refrigerant in occupied rooms
Because one network carries a large refrigerant charge, small rooms on the system are checked against the safety limits in BS EN 378 and may need leak detection.
Working hours
Most Canary Wharf businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
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.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Canary Wharf are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Types of premises we cover in Canary Wharf
- 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.
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 VRF / VRV in Canary Wharf
How much does a VRF system cost in Canary Wharf?
Guide prices in Canary Wharf run from about £3,150 to £6,350 per indoor unit (whole system), plus VAT. A typical job (office floor of 10–16 indoor units) costs £31,500–£101,995 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Bow, Canning Town and Greenwich?
Yes. Alongside Canary Wharf, we also cover Bow, Canning Town and Greenwich. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Canary Wharf?
All of them, including E14 and SE16. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
When is VRF better than separate split systems?
Usually once you need more than about six to eight indoor units, want central control, or are short of space for outdoor units. One outdoor unit can replace many.
Can VRF connect to our BMS?
Yes, through the manufacturer's interface. We specify the right gateway at design stage.
Talk to us about your premises in Canary Wharf
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.