VRF and VRV systems in Inverness
From a single room to a whole floor: VRF and VRV air conditioning in Inverness, 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 Inverness?
Budget roughly £2,550–£5,195 per indoor unit (whole system) ex VAT in Inverness. For a typical job — office floor of 10–16 indoor units — expect £25,500–£83,500 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.
Working in Inverness
In Inverness, typical premises are high-street shops, offices above them, surgeries, salons and local industrial units.
That includes premises in IV2 and the surrounding districts. 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.
What we do
- 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
Local guide prices for Inverness
Guide prices for Inverness, set for the north of Scotland. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| 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 we work in Inverness
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 Inverness 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.
Before you book in Inverness
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 Inverness are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
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.
Leased premises
If your Inverness 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.
Who we work with in Inverness
- 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.
Common questions from businesses in Inverness
How much does a VRF system cost in Inverness?
Guide prices in Inverness 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. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Nairn and Forres?
Yes. Alongside Inverness, we also cover Nairn and Forres. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Inverness?
All of them, including IV2. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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.
Talk to us about your premises in Inverness
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.