VRF and VRV systems in Horley
VRF and VRV air conditioning in Horley, sized to the real heat load of your premises rather than guessed from the floor area.
- 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 Horley?
Budget roughly £2,795–£5,695 per indoor unit (whole system) ex VAT in Horley. For a typical job — office floor of 10–16 indoor units — expect £27,995–£91,500 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.
Where we work around Horley
In a town like Horley, a single wall unit for a shop or a cassette for a surgery makes a real difference in summer. Crawley is about 7 km away.
We work across Horley's postcode districts, including OX15 and RH6. Nearby, we also cover Crawley (about 7 km), Redhill (about 7 km) and Reigate (about 8 km). Buildings across Surrey 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 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
- Central controls, scheduling and BMS integration
- Phased installation, pressure testing, commissioning and full F-gas records
Prices in Horley
These guide prices are adjusted for the South East, where labour and access costs run about 15% above the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat pump VRF, per indoor unit | £2,795–£5,095 | £3,354–£6,114 | per unit |
| Heat recovery VRF, per indoor unit | £3,395–£5,695 | £4,074–£6,834 | per unit |
| Central controller and BMS interface | £1,095–£4,550 | £1,314–£5,460 | per system |
| Refrigerant leak detection (per alarmed room) | £455–£1,050 | £546–£1,260 | per room |
| Crane lift for roof plant | £1,095–£3,395 | £1,314–£4,074 | per lift |
Ex VAT, installed system prices including outdoor plant shared across indoor units.
The steps for a project in Horley
Survey and loads
We calculate loads zone by zone and check roof or plant space, risers and ceiling voids. For sites in Horley 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.
Local points to consider
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 Horley 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.
Phasing
In occupied buildings we plan the work floor by floor so the business keeps running.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Horley 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 Horley
- 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.
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.
Questions about VRF / VRV in Horley
How much does a VRF system cost in Horley?
Guide prices in Horley run from about £2,795 to £5,695 per indoor unit (whole system), plus VAT. A typical job (office floor of 10–16 indoor units) costs £27,995–£91,500 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Crawley, Redhill and Reigate?
Yes. Alongside Horley, we also cover Crawley, Redhill and Reigate. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Horley?
All of them, including OX15 and RH6. 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.
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.
Talk to us about your premises in Horley
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.