VRF and VRV systems in Renfrew
VRF and VRV air conditioning in Renfrew, 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 Renfrew?
Budget roughly £2,350–£4,750 per indoor unit (whole system) ex VAT in Renfrew. For a typical job — office floor of 10–16 indoor units — expect £23,500–£76,500 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.
Working in Renfrew
Renfrew is a smaller town in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, with independent shops, offices, surgeries, pubs and local business units. Glasgow is about 9 km away.
That includes premises in PA4 and the surrounding districts. We also work in nearby Clydebank, Erskine and Paisley. For VRF and VRV air conditioning in Renfrew, the survey looks at where the outdoor unit can go, how pipework will reach the indoor units and whether the electrical supply has capacity.
What the job covers
- 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
- Phased installation, pressure testing, commissioning and full F-gas records
Guide prices in Renfrew
These guide prices are adjusted for Scotland, where labour and access costs run about 4% below the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat pump VRF, per indoor unit | £2,350–£4,250 | £2,820–£5,100 | per unit |
| Heat recovery VRF, per indoor unit | £2,850–£4,750 | £3,420–£5,700 | per unit |
| Central controller and BMS interface | £905–£3,795 | £1,086–£4,554 | per system |
| Refrigerant leak detection (per alarmed room) | £380–£860 | £456–£1,032 | per room |
| Crane lift for roof plant | £905–£2,850 | £1,086–£3,420 | per lift |
Ex VAT, installed system prices including outdoor plant shared across indoor units.
How it works in Renfrew
Survey and loads
We calculate loads zone by zone and check roof or plant space, risers and ceiling voids. For sites in Renfrew 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
Phasing
In occupied buildings we plan the work floor by floor so the business keeps running.
Working hours
Most Renfrew businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
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.
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.
Types of premises we cover in Renfrew
- 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 Scotland, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; systems with an effective output of 12 kW or more also need a periodic energy inspection.
Your questions answered
How much does a VRF system cost in Renfrew?
Guide prices in Renfrew run from about £2,350 to £4,750 per indoor unit (whole system), plus VAT. A typical job (office floor of 10–16 indoor units) costs £23,500–£76,500 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Clydebank, Erskine and Paisley?
Yes. Alongside Renfrew, we also cover Clydebank, Erskine and Paisley. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Renfrew?
All of them, including PA4. 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.
Can VRF connect to our BMS?
Yes, through the manufacturer's interface. We specify the right gateway at design stage.
Get a guide price for Renfrew
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.