Walk-In Cold Room Installation for Commercial Fit-Out Projects

If you're searching for a reliable subcontractor to deliver commercial cold room installation for a fit-out project, you're in the right place.

Whether you're pricing a hospitality venue, food storage facility, or back-of-house retail project, walk-in cold rooms come with tight tolerances and non-negotiable requirements. M&E contractors need refrigeration partners who can work to programme, meet hygiene standards, and coordinate with other trades during site works.

We design, supply, and install walk-in fridges and freezers across Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey, Oxfordshire, and Greater London. Our cold rooms are built for commercial environments and installed to suit phased build schedules.

Cold Rooms for Fit-Outs: What M&E Contractors Search For

We frequently work with M&E contractors who are looking for:

• A subcontractor for walk-in fridge and freezer installation
• Cold room packages for restaurant or café fit-outs
• Refrigeration install support for food-grade projects
• A contractor who can handle insulation, panels, and plant
• Fast installation of cold rooms before kitchen or fit-out completion
• Cold room installations near key locations like Reading, Basingstoke, or Guildford

This page outlines exactly what we offer, how we install, and how we coordinate with your team from design to handover.

Full Cold Room Installation Package

We supply and install complete commercial cold room packages. These are suitable for chilled or frozen environments and can be tailored to the exact footprint available on your site.

Our scope includes:

• Insulated floor (if required)
• Wall and ceiling panels
• Hinged or sliding doors
• Shelving, lighting, and accessories
• Refrigeration plant (wall-mounted, remote, or roof-mounted)
• Interconnecting pipework and controls
• Testing, commissioning, and handover

All systems are designed to suit the working temperature, loading requirements, and room usage pattern.

Commercial Sectors We Work In

We’ve installed cold rooms for:

• Hospitality venues
• Food prep kitchens
• Convenience retail
• Butchers and farm shops
• Pharmaceuticals
• Food packaging and delivery centres
• Laboratories
• Educational kitchens
• Care facilities and hospitals

If your client needs refrigerated storage that complies with hygiene standards and operates at a consistent temperature range, we can design and install it.

Fast Turnaround Installation

We understand the pressure to deliver on time. Cold room installation is often on the critical path for kitchen, flooring, and utility handovers.

We provide:

• Site survey or remote layout checks
• Quick order processing on standard-size rooms
• Installation typically within 2–3 weeks of order
• Commissioning and snag-free handover

We can also coordinate out-of-hours or phased works to match tight programme windows. We’ve supported same-day delivery businesses and catering fit-outs where delays were not an option.

Built for Your Site Conditions

Every cold room install we deliver is adapted to the conditions on site. That includes:

• Floor load rating
• Access constraints (e.g. basements, tight doorways)
• Ventilation for refrigeration units
• Drainage route for condensate
• Location of power supply
• Clearance for door swing and shelving

We work with your site team, project manager, or site supervisor to verify these before install begins. We don’t take risks—we take responsibility.

Coordination with Other Trades

We liaise directly with:

• Electrical contractors for isolator and supply
• Flooring contractors to confirm insulation spec
• Ceiling and lighting teams for internal layout
• Ventilation contractors (for extract where needed)
• BMS teams for monitoring integration
• Main contractor on programme and sequence

You won’t have to chase us. Our install team reports to your site foreman or PM on arrival. We follow your RAMS process and work under your CDM structure.

Locations We Cover

We install walk-in cold rooms across:

Hampshire

• Basingstoke
• Winchester
• Alton
• Petersfield
• Southampton

Berkshire

• Reading
• Bracknell
• Newbury
• Wokingham

Surrey

• Guildford
• Woking
• Camberley
• Farnham
• Godalming

Oxfordshire

• Oxford
• Abingdon
• Wantage
• Didcot
• Wallingford

Greater London
Including central and outer zones, subject to access.

If you’re outside these areas, we may still be able to quote based on the size and complexity of your project.

Cold Room Types We Install

We can supply and install:

• Walk-in fridges (0 to +5°C)
• Walk-in freezers (down to -20°C)
• Dual-compartment rooms
• Integral or remote refrigeration systems
• Internal and external rooms
• Floorless or insulated floor installations
• Sliding or hinged doors
• Rooms with glass display panels for retail

We match the system type to your space, budget, and programme.

Key Features Our Cold Rooms Offer

All of our cold room installs include:

• Foamed-in-place polyurethane insulated panels
• Modular construction with cam-lock system
• Stainless steel thresholds and door hardware
• LED lighting
• Automatic door closers
• Digital temperature controllers
• Condensate pumps (if required)
• Commissioning certificates and test sheets

We can also add extras like door curtains, data logging, and temperature alarms where needed.

Cold Room Installation for M&E Contractors

If you’re pricing a project that includes a walk-in fridge or freezer, we can support you during:

Tender stage
We provide budget pricing based on room size, use, and temperature range. We’ll flag floor requirements, power loads, and install risks.

Design development
We work from consultant specs or help shape a compliant room layout from scratch. You don’t need a detailed drawing pack—we’ll advise based on the brief.

Pre-start coordination
We review access, services, sequence, and structural fit. We highlight clashes before they cause delays.

Installation and handover
We deliver and install all items, coordinate with your team, and issue full O&M documentation.

Health, Safety and Compliance

Our cold room installations comply with:

• Food hygiene regulations
• HACCP standards
• F-Gas handling regulations
• Electrical safety guidelines
• Manual handling protocols
• Site RAMS and CDM procedures

All engineers are F-Gas certified and carry CSCS cards. We also offer DBS-checked installers where needed (e.g. education or healthcare).

Internal and External Links

Explore our refrigeration and air conditioning services:
https://www.climateworks.co.uk/residential-air-conditioning
https://www.climateworks.co.uk/heat-recovery

References

[1] Food Standards Agency – Food Hygiene and Cold Storage
https://www.food.gov.uk/business-guidance/chilling-down-hot-food

[2] F-Gas Certification Guidance
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/qualifications-required-to-work-on-equipment-containing-f-gas

[3] Building Regulations Part L
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/conservation-of-fuel-and-power-approved-document-l

Author Bio

Dr. Julian Carter
Dr. Julian Carter is a highly experienced thermal systems expert with over 15 years in the field, holding a PhD in thermal systems. His career spans academic research, consulting, and teaching, focusing on air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Dr. Carter bridges the gap between theoretical advancements and practical applications, providing expert insights to organisations like ClimateWorks, where his guidance informs decision-making and industry best practices. Notably, he has worked on international projects with organisations such as Daikin Industries, the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR), and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). These collaborations addressed energy efficiency, sustainable refrigerants, and advanced cooling technologies. Currently a lecturer at Edinburgh University, Dr. Carter combines his expertise with a passion for educating the next generation of engineers and advancing climate control technologies.

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