VRF and VRV systems in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for VRF and VRV air conditioning in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde.
- 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 Renfrewshire and Inverclyde?
In Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, guide prices 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) usually comes to £23,500–£76,500 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.
Our coverage in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
We cover all of Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, including Paisley, Greenock, Newton Mearns, Renfrew and Barrhead. Each town below has its own page with local guide prices.
Postcode districts we cover include G46, G78, PA3, PA6, PA9, PA12, PA15 and PA19. In Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, outdoor unit positions are often the deciding factor: a rear flat roof or yard is usually straightforward, while a front elevation may need landlord or planning consent first.
What the job covers
- 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
VRF / VRV prices in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Prices below include our regional adjustment for Scotland (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 a job in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde works
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 Renfrewshire and Inverclyde 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.
What to think about in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
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 Renfrewshire and Inverclyde 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.
Plant space
Outdoor units need clear air flow, structural support and safe access for servicing.
Working hours
Most Renfrewshire and Inverclyde businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Premises we work in around Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
- 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.
Common questions from businesses in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
How much does a VRF system cost in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde?
Guide prices in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde 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 Dunbartonshire, Lanarkshire and Ayrshire?
Yes. Alongside Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, we also cover Dunbartonshire, Lanarkshire and Ayrshire. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
When is VRF better than separate split systems?
Usually once you need more than about six to eight indoor units, want central control, or are short of space for outdoor units. One outdoor unit can replace many.
Can VRF connect to our BMS?
Yes, through the manufacturer's interface. We specify the right gateway at design stage.
Need VRF and VRV air conditioning in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.