VRF and VRV systems in Golders Green
VRF and VRV air conditioning for businesses in Golders Green — 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 Golders Green?
Budget roughly £3,150–£6,350 per indoor unit (whole system) ex VAT in Golders Green. For a typical job — office floor of 10–16 indoor units — expect £31,500–£101,995 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.
Working in Golders Green
Premises in Golders Green are often in mixed-use buildings with shared roofs and tight access, so outdoor unit positions are agreed early.
Postcode districts we cover in Golders Green include NW11. We also work in nearby Cricklewood, Kilburn and Finchley. For VRF and VRV air conditioning in Golders Green, 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 the job covers
- Heat load and diversity calculations for every zone
- 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 Golders Green
These guide prices are adjusted for London, where labour and access costs run about 28% above the UK guide.
| 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.
From enquiry to handover in Golders Green
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 Golders Green 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.
Things to check in Golders Green
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.
Plant space
Outdoor units need clear air flow, structural support and safe access for servicing.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Golders Green 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 Golders Green
- 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).
Common questions from businesses in Golders Green
How much does a VRF system cost in Golders Green?
Guide prices in Golders Green 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 Cricklewood, Kilburn and Finchley?
Yes. Alongside Golders Green, we also cover Cricklewood, Kilburn and Finchley. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Golders Green?
All of them, including NW11. 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.
Does a VRF system need F-gas leak checks?
Usually yes. Most VRF systems hold enough refrigerant to exceed 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent, which triggers at least annual leak checks and record keeping.
Need VRF and VRV air conditioning in Golders Green?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.