VRF and VRV systems in South Glamorgan
Cooling and heating for offices, shops and hospitality venues in South Glamorgan, 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 South Glamorgan?
Budget roughly £2,350–£4,695 per indoor unit (whole system) ex VAT in South Glamorgan. For a typical job — office floor of 10–16 indoor units — expect £23,500–£75,500 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 South Glamorgan and nearby
We cover all of South Glamorgan, including Cardiff, Barry, Penarth and Llantwit Major. We quote for premises right across South Glamorgan, including rural and edge-of-town sites.
Postcode districts we cover include CF3, CF5, CF32, CF35, CF62, CF63, CF64 and CF83. Buildings across South Glamorgan range from converted period offices to modern units with deep ceiling voids, so we measure each site rather than relying on a standard package.
What you get
- 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
Guide prices in South Glamorgan
These guide prices are adjusted for Wales, where labour and access costs run about 5% 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 | £2,795–£4,695 | £3,354–£5,634 | per unit |
| Central controller and BMS interface | £895–£3,750 | £1,074–£4,500 | per system |
| Refrigerant leak detection (per alarmed room) | £375–£845 | £450–£1,014 | per room |
| Crane lift for roof plant | £895–£2,795 | £1,074–£3,354 | per lift |
Ex VAT, installed system prices including outdoor plant shared across indoor units.
How a job in South Glamorgan 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 South Glamorgan 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 South Glamorgan
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.
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.
Plant space
Outdoor units need clear air flow, structural support and safe access for servicing.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around South Glamorgan are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Types of premises we cover in South Glamorgan
- 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.
Two rules matter for most businesses in Wales: GB F-gas rules (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for more than 12 kW of air conditioning.
Common questions from businesses in South Glamorgan
How much does a VRF system cost in South Glamorgan?
Guide prices in South Glamorgan run from about £2,350 to £4,695 per indoor unit (whole system), plus VAT. A typical job (office floor of 10–16 indoor units) costs £23,500–£75,500 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Mid Glamorgan, Gwent and West Glamorgan?
Yes. Alongside South Glamorgan, we also cover Mid Glamorgan, Gwent and West Glamorgan. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
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 South Glamorgan
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.