VRF and VRV systems in Sittingbourne
Cooling and heating for offices, shops and hospitality venues in Sittingbourne, 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 Sittingbourne?
In Sittingbourne, guide prices 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) usually comes to £27,995–£91,500 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.
Covering Sittingbourne and nearby
In Sittingbourne, typical premises are high-street shops, offices above them, surgeries, salons and local industrial units. Gillingham is about 14 km away.
That includes premises in ME10 and the surrounding districts. We also cover Faversham, Gillingham and Chatham, all within easy reach of Sittingbourne. For VRF and VRV air conditioning in Sittingbourne, 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 we do
- 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
Prices in Sittingbourne
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the South East (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.
From enquiry to handover in Sittingbourne
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 Sittingbourne 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.
Things to check in Sittingbourne
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.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Sittingbourne often come down to access — loading restrictions, parking for the van and getting equipment onto a roof. We check this at survey and plan deliveries around it.
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 Sittingbourne are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Premises we work in around Sittingbourne
- 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 Sittingbourne
How much does a VRF system cost in Sittingbourne?
Guide prices in Sittingbourne 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 Faversham, Gillingham and Chatham?
Yes. Alongside Sittingbourne, we also cover Faversham, Gillingham and Chatham. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Sittingbourne?
All of them, including ME10. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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.
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 Sittingbourne?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.