VRF and VRV systems in Oldham
Cooling and heating for offices, shops and hospitality venues in Oldham, with a free site survey and a fixed written quote.
- 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 Oldham?
In Oldham, guide prices run from about £2,395 to £4,850 per indoor unit (whole system), plus VAT. A typical job (office floor of 10–16 indoor units) usually comes to £23,995–£77,995 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.
Our coverage in Oldham
In Oldham, commercial premises range from city-centre office blocks and shopping streets to restaurants, hotels and industrial estates.
We work across Oldham's postcode districts, including OL1 and OL95. We also cover Middleton, Ashton-under-Lyne and Stalybridge, all within easy reach of Oldham. We plan installations in Oldham so the noisy work — core drilling, ceiling access, lifting plant — happens when it disturbs your business least.
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
- Leak detection where the refrigerant concentration limits require it
- Central controls, scheduling and BMS integration
Local guide prices for Oldham
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the North West (2% below the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat pump VRF, per indoor unit | £2,395–£4,350 | £2,874–£5,220 | per unit |
| Heat recovery VRF, per indoor unit | £2,895–£4,850 | £3,474–£5,820 | per unit |
| Central controller and BMS interface | £925–£3,850 | £1,110–£4,620 | per system |
| Refrigerant leak detection (per alarmed room) | £385–£875 | £462–£1,050 | per room |
| Crane lift for roof plant | £925–£2,895 | £1,110–£3,474 | per lift |
Ex VAT, installed system prices including outdoor plant shared across indoor units.
The steps for a project in Oldham
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 Oldham 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.
Local points to consider
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.
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.
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.
Premises we work in around Oldham
- 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.
FAQs for Oldham
How much does a VRF system cost in Oldham?
Guide prices in Oldham run from about £2,395 to £4,850 per indoor unit (whole system), plus VAT. A typical job (office floor of 10–16 indoor units) costs £23,995–£77,995 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Middleton, Ashton-under-Lyne and Stalybridge?
Yes. Alongside Oldham, we also cover Middleton, Ashton-under-Lyne and Stalybridge. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Oldham?
All of them, including OL1 and OL95. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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.
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.
Talk to us about your premises in Oldham
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.