VRF and VRV systems in Highland
From a single room to a whole floor: VRF and VRV air conditioning in Highland, planned around your trading hours.
- Free survey; remote and island locations by arrangement
- Unit sizes, refrigerant and price set out in writing
- Work planned around your opening hours
How much does a VRF system cost in Highland?
Our guide range in Highland is £2,550–£5,195 per indoor unit (whole system) before VAT; a typical job (office floor of 10–16 indoor units) is £25,500–£83,500 plus VAT. For remote and island locations, a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked.
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 Highland
We cover all of Highland, including Inverness, Fort William, Nairn and Thurso. Remote and island locations are covered by arrangement.
Postcode districts we cover include AB37, IV11, IV23, IV46, KW2, PA34, PH32 and PH44. Buildings across Highland range from converted period offices to modern units with deep ceiling voids, so we measure each site rather than relying on a standard package.
Remote and island locations in Highland are covered by arrangement: a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked. We group visits where we can to keep it down.
What you get
- 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
Local guide prices for Highland
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the north of Scotland (5% 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 | £3,095–£5,195 | £3,714–£6,234 | per unit |
| Central controller and BMS interface | £990–£4,150 | £1,188–£4,980 | per system |
| Refrigerant leak detection (per alarmed room) | £415–£940 | £498–£1,128 | per room |
| Crane lift for roof plant | £990–£3,095 | £1,188–£3,714 | per lift |
Ex VAT, installed system prices including outdoor plant shared across indoor units.
How it works in Highland
Survey and loads
We calculate loads zone by zone and check roof or plant space, risers and ceiling voids. For sites in Highland 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.
What to think about in Highland
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.
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.
Phasing
In occupied buildings we plan the work floor by floor so the business keeps running.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Highland 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.
Types of premises we cover in Highland
- 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 Scotland: GB F-gas rules (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for systems of 12 kW or more.
FAQs for Highland
How much does a VRF system cost in Highland?
Guide prices in Highland run from about £2,550 to £5,195 per indoor unit (whole system), plus VAT. A typical job (office floor of 10–16 indoor units) costs £25,500–£83,500 plus VAT. For remote and island locations in Highland, a travel charge is added and quoted in writing before the survey is booked.
Do you also cover Moray, Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire and Perth and Kinross?
Yes. Alongside Highland, we also cover Moray, Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire and Perth and Kinross. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Can VRF connect to our BMS?
Yes, through the manufacturer's interface. We specify the right gateway at design stage.
What is heat recovery VRF?
A version that can cool some zones and heat others at the same time, moving heat around the building instead of dumping it outside.
Talk to us about your premises in Highland
Free survey for mainland installations; remote and island locations in Highland are by arrangement, and a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked.