VRF and VRV systems in Solihull
A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for VRF and VRV air conditioning in Solihull.
- 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 Solihull?
Budget roughly £2,450–£4,950 per indoor unit (whole system) ex VAT in Solihull. For a typical job — office floor of 10–16 indoor units — expect £24,500–£79,500 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 Solihull
Solihull is a large town in the West Midlands, with a busy centre, retail parks and industrial estates on its edges. Birmingham is about 11 km away.
That includes premises in B91 and the surrounding districts. Nearby, we also cover Shirley (about 3 km), Birmingham (about 11 km) and Kenilworth (about 15 km). In Solihull, 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 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
- Phased installation, pressure testing, commissioning and full F-gas records
Prices in Solihull
Guide prices for Solihull, set for the West Midlands. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat pump VRF, per indoor unit | £2,450–£4,450 | £2,940–£5,340 | per unit |
| Heat recovery VRF, per indoor unit | £2,950–£4,950 | £3,540–£5,940 | per unit |
| Central controller and BMS interface | £945–£3,950 | £1,134–£4,740 | per system |
| Refrigerant leak detection (per alarmed room) | £395–£895 | £474–£1,074 | per room |
| Crane lift for roof plant | £945–£2,950 | £1,134–£3,540 | per lift |
Ex VAT, installed system prices including outdoor plant shared across indoor units.
How we work in Solihull
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 Solihull 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.
What to think about in Solihull
Plant space
Outdoor units need clear air flow, structural support and safe access for servicing.
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.
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 Solihull 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.
Types of premises we cover in Solihull
- 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.
Compliance in England: refrigerant work falls under GB F-gas rules, and buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).
Questions about VRF / VRV in Solihull
How much does a VRF system cost in Solihull?
Guide prices in Solihull run from about £2,450 to £4,950 per indoor unit (whole system), plus VAT. A typical job (office floor of 10–16 indoor units) costs £24,500–£79,500 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Shirley, Birmingham and Kenilworth?
Yes. Alongside Solihull, we also cover Shirley, Birmingham and Kenilworth. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Solihull?
All of them, including B91. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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 Solihull?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.