VRF and VRV systems in Greenwich
From a single room to a whole floor: VRF and VRV air conditioning in Greenwich, 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 Greenwich?
Budget roughly £3,150–£6,350 per indoor unit (whole system) ex VAT in Greenwich. 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.
Greenwich and surrounding areas
Greenwich sits within London's dense commercial fabric: shopfronts, offices above, studios and venues, where outdoor unit positions and access need careful planning.
That includes premises in SE10 and the surrounding districts. We also cover Blackheath, Canary Wharf and Catford, all within easy reach of Greenwich. For VRF and VRV air conditioning in Greenwich, the survey looks at where the outdoor unit can go, how pipework will reach the indoor units and whether the electrical supply has capacity.
Included as standard
- Heat load and diversity calculations for every zone
- Two-pipe (heat pump) or three-pipe / two-pipe heat recovery system design
- 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
VRF / VRV prices in Greenwich
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.
The steps for a project in Greenwich
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. In Greenwich we agree timings around your opening hours.
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.
What to think about in Greenwich
Phasing
In occupied buildings we plan the work floor by floor so the business keeps running.
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.
Plant space
Outdoor units need clear air flow, structural support and safe access for servicing.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Greenwich often come down to access — loading restrictions, parking for the van and getting equipment onto a roof. We check this at survey and plan deliveries around it.
Typical premises in Greenwich
- 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.
In England, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total also need a periodic energy inspection.
Your questions answered
How much does a VRF system cost in Greenwich?
Guide prices in Greenwich 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 Blackheath, Canary Wharf and Catford?
Yes. Alongside Greenwich, we also cover Blackheath, Canary Wharf and Catford. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Greenwich?
All of them, including SE10. 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.
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.
Need VRF and VRV air conditioning in Greenwich?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.