VRF and VRV systems in County Antrim
From a single room to a whole floor: VRF and VRV air conditioning in County Antrim, planned around your trading hours.
- 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 County Antrim?
Budget roughly £2,250–£4,550 per indoor unit (whole system) ex VAT in County Antrim. For a typical job — office floor of 10–16 indoor units — expect £22,500–£72,995 plus VAT. You get a fixed written quote after the 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.
County Antrim and surrounding areas
We cover all of County Antrim, including Belfast, Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus and Ballymena. Wherever your premises are, the survey, quote and installation follow the same steps.
Postcode districts we cover include BT1, BT5, BT10, BT14, BT28, BT39, BT44 and BT58. VRF and VRV air conditioning in County Antrim is priced from a written specification: unit sizes, positions, pipe routes, condensate, electrics, controls and commissioning are all listed.
What is included
- 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
- Leak detection where the refrigerant concentration limits require it
- Phased installation, pressure testing, commissioning and full F-gas records
Local guide prices for County Antrim
Guide prices for County Antrim, set for Northern Ireland. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat pump VRF, per indoor unit | £2,250–£4,095 | £2,700–£4,914 | per unit |
| Heat recovery VRF, per indoor unit | £2,695–£4,550 | £3,234–£5,460 | per unit |
| Central controller and BMS interface | £870–£3,650 | £1,044–£4,380 | per system |
| Refrigerant leak detection (per alarmed room) | £365–£825 | £438–£990 | per room |
| Crane lift for roof plant | £870–£2,695 | £1,044–£3,234 | per lift |
Ex VAT, installed system prices including outdoor plant shared across indoor units.
From enquiry to handover in County Antrim
Survey and loads
We calculate loads zone by zone and check roof or plant space, risers and ceiling voids. For sites in County Antrim 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 County Antrim
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.
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.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around County Antrim are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the council's planning service before work is booked.
Types of premises we cover in County Antrim
- 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 Northern Ireland: EU F-gas rules that apply in Northern Ireland (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for more than 12 kW of air conditioning.
Common questions from businesses in County Antrim
How much does a VRF system cost in County Antrim?
Guide prices in County Antrim run from about £2,250 to £4,550 per indoor unit (whole system), plus VAT. A typical job (office floor of 10–16 indoor units) costs £22,500–£72,995 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover County Down, County Armagh and County Londonderry?
Yes. Alongside County Antrim, we also cover County Down, County Armagh and County Londonderry. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
How long does a VRF system last?
With regular servicing, commercial VRF equipment commonly runs for 15 years or more. Lifespan depends on use, maintenance and the operating environment.
Can VRF connect to our BMS?
Yes, through the manufacturer's interface. We specify the right gateway at design stage.
Get a guide price for County Antrim
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.