VRF and VRV systems in Cirencester
A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for VRF and VRV air conditioning in Cirencester.
- 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 Cirencester?
Our guide range in Cirencester is £2,550–£5,150 per indoor unit (whole system) before VAT; a typical job (office floor of 10–16 indoor units) is £25,500–£82,500 plus VAT. The fixed price follows a free survey.
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 Cirencester
In a town like Cirencester, a single wall unit for a shop or a cassette for a surgery makes a real difference in summer. Cheltenham is about 21 km away.
We work across Cirencester's postcode districts, including GL7. We also cover Stroud, Cheltenham and Swindon, all within easy reach of Cirencester. Buildings across Gloucestershire 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 the job covers
- Heat load and diversity calculations for every zone
- Two-pipe (heat pump) or three-pipe / two-pipe heat recovery system design
- Refrigerant pipework sizing, branch selectors and refrigerant charge calculation
- Central controls, scheduling and BMS integration
- Phased installation, pressure testing, commissioning and full F-gas records
VRF / VRV prices in Cirencester
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.
How it works in Cirencester
Survey and loads
We calculate loads zone by zone and check roof or plant space, risers and ceiling voids. For sites in Cirencester 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.
Before you book in Cirencester
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.
Leased premises
If your Cirencester premises are leased, the landlord's written consent is usually needed for external units, wall penetrations and roof access. We provide drawings and data sheets for the request.
Plant space
Outdoor units need clear air flow, structural support and safe access for servicing.
Roof and height work
Flat roofs, high walls and atriums need the right access equipment and edge protection. We plan towers, MEWPs or scaffold before the job, not on the day.
Typical premises in Cirencester
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
- Offices: zoned cooling and heating for open-plan floors, meeting rooms and comms rooms.
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.
Common questions from businesses in Cirencester
How much does a VRF system cost in Cirencester?
Guide prices in Cirencester 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 Stroud, Cheltenham and Swindon?
Yes. Alongside Cirencester, we also cover Stroud, Cheltenham and Swindon. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Cirencester?
All of them, including GL7. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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.
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.
Get a guide price for Cirencester
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.