Commercial Walk-In Cold Rooms Manchester – Complete Cold Storage Solutions

At Cold Save Cold Rooms, we know cold storage and cold rooms inside out. Based in Manchester, we deliver reliable cold room installation, efficient freezer room and cold store installations, and ongoing maintenance for businesses not just in Greater Manchester, but across the UK. Whether you’re looking for a walk-in freezer, modular cold rooms for food, meat, or beverages, or a tailored cold storage solution, we’ve got you covered. We handle everything—from a free site survey to full installation, repair, and maintenance down the line. If you need a cold rooms company who actually shows up and keeps things running smoothly, that’s us.

If you’re in the market for a walk in cold room, this technical guide by the International Institute of Refrigeration will walk you through what to consider so you can choose the cold room that actually fits your business needs, not just the sales pitch.

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Why Choose Our Cold Rooms in Manchester?

We’re an experienced cold storage specialist committed to delivering high-performance, energy-efficient solutions tailored to your needs:

  1. Expertise & Experience
    Our team has been in the business for more than a decade and has managed hundreds of cold room installations in many different organisations and industries and sectors: hospitality, food and beverage manufacturing, supermarkets, pharmaceuticals and logistics, etc.

  2. Tailored Solutions
    Whether the cold room is a small walk-in chill room, or a large modular cold store, we design the footprint, space, and capacity specifics of the cold room with the aim of maximising efficiency in use of the footprint offered. The cold room is designed specifically to your operations with consideration to doors, shelving, panel finishes, plinths, refrigeration systems, and equipment.

  3. Full-Service Delivery
    We manage the complete cold room installation project from design to installation, commissioning, staff training, as well as emergency maintenance call-out, and associated comprehensive maintenance packages.

  4. Refcom F‑Gas & UK Standards
    Our technicians are fully qualified and F-Gas certified technicians and work to British and European standards (BS7915, ISO 15743) to ensure the safe and efficient handling of refrigerants.

  5. Efficiency & Sustainability
    The rooms and cold stores we supply are insulated panels designed for the most efficient thermal performance and low energy usage to maintain an optimum temperature low enough to preserve food, meat, and/or pharmaceuticals.

  6. Guaranteed Quality
    Each installation is guaranteed with a quality guarantee and we use the best quality insulation panels, compressors, cold stores, and control systems that will perform reliably throughout their lifecycle, giving the best return on investment

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Free Site Survey & Design

Prior to providing or installing anything, we are going to undertake a free site survey free of obligation. This survey will include:

  1. Understanding your available space, power supply, access routes, and ventilation requirements.

  2. Understand your storage business needs. Types of products (Food, Meat, Beverages) and how you need to turnover and store your shelf product.

  3. Your thoughts on door locations, shelving, panel finishes, and other operating hours.

  4. Determine the best refrigeration system type – integral or remote – and size the projected load.

  5. We will provide you with a detailed 3D CAD plan and a cost estimate along with our turnaround and installation times.

Once you are absolutely satisfied we can confirm the price and delivery timeframes – providing you as much information, and control over your installation times and cost as possible.

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Installation Process for Cold Rooms

We take pride in offering you a seamless installation process with no disturbance to your business:

  1. Site Preparation

    1. Please clear the area for the installation and create an area for the refrigerant equipment.

    2. Check that the electrical supply meets the specifications for your system.

  2. Factory Fabrication of Panels

    1. Panels can be manufactured in standard 75mm or heavier duty 100mm cam-locked formats.

    2. Food safe laminate internally and externally, so perfect for refrigerated or hygienic environments.

  3. Delivery and Assembly

    1. Flat-packed panels will be delivered and assembled on-site in hours or days depending on the size.

    2. The interlock precision ensures that the panels are airtight and temperature loss is minimized.

  4. Door and Accessories

    1. We’ll provide a hinged or sliding door containing seals, strip curtains, protective wrap, positive-latching.

    2. We’ll fit adjustable shelving, lighting, and rails, and even vapour barriers as an option.

  5. Refrigeration System Commissioning

    1. We set up your recently chosen refrigeration unit – integral wall-mounted under-counter refrigeration unit or remote condensing unit.

    2. We’ll connect the refrigerant piping, insulate pipework, install control panels, and test operational performance.

  6. Temperature Testing

    1. We’ll ensure the temperature reaches your specifications, within ±0.5°C.

    2. We’ll test any alarms, cut outs, and the time it takes for the evaporators to defrost.

  7. Handover and Training

    1. We’ll provide a full training of the controls, defrost protocols, and cleaning procedures.

    2. We will provide any documentation for compliance, the MPAN/MEIC electrical forms (if necessary), and guidance for aftercare.

All components are robust and food-safe. Each component is covered with warranties for any manufacturing or system faults.

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Product Range & System Types

Cryogentic Systems can offer you a complete range of cold storage options:

Walk-In Chill Rooms

These can operate within a range of 2°C to 12°C and are perfect for fresh or chilled goods such as produce, dairy, meat, and beverages. Back of house kitchen operations, cafés, pubs and supermarket prep areas.

Walk‑In Freezer Rooms

These maintain freezer temperatures in the range of –18°C to –22°C and are perfect for long term storage of meat, seafood or ice cream.

Modular Cold Stores

These systems are made of panels and can allow for flexibility and expansion across time. Perfect for businesses that are seasonal or those that require phased expansion.

Combi Cold Rooms

These are dual zone cold storage rooms with one of the zones being for chilled products and the other for frozen products. Perfect for those that may require both in the same building.

Industrial Cold Stores

Cold rooms for food factories, meat processors, pharmaceuticals, and logistics. Variations may also include blast chilling and deep freeze systems.

Custom-Built Cold Rooms

Made to measure for difficult site space, layouts or work streams.

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Accessories & Equipment

We can integrate a wide variety of options to enhance your cold room:

  • High-density HVAC equipment, fans, and evaporators

  • Remote monitoring systems, IoT sensors, and temperature alarms

  • Strip curtains & hygienic door barriers

  • LED lighting (safe for cold applications)

  • Hygienic shelving in stainless steel or galvanised finish

  • Floor insulation systems and drainage pans

  • Vapour-proof seals and defrost heaters

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Cost & Value

Cost Guide

A typical walk-in chilled cold room in Manchester costs between £5,000 – £20,000 depending on size and spec.
Installation costs begin at approximately £500, varying with site complexity.

Lifetime Value

A system designed well saves energy, reduces food waste, and ensures minimal maintenance — ultimately delivering a lower total cost of ownership and business sustainability.

Upfront Savings

We provide phase-wise quotes to suit budgets — whether an all-in-one turnkey solution or phased rollout.

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Efficient Operation & Maintenance

After the installation of your cold room, we provide a full maintenance package to support you with reliability, safety, and efficiency for the life of your cold room:

  • Routine maintenance visits to assess refrigerant pressure, airflow, condensers and integrity.

  • Cleaning of evaporators, condensers, and defrost system to prevent unit break down.

  • Recalibration of thermometers to keep optimum temperature.

  • Check seals, panel insulation and doors to eliminate thermal leakage.

  • A repair service to respond to breakdowns or temperature alarms.

  • Health and safety checks to meet industry standards.

In addition, we have a stock of replacement compressors, fans and parts in the event the components require upgrading or replacement.

Industries We Serve

Our cold rooms and services support a wide variety of industries:

  • Foodservice and Hospitality – Restaurants, pubs, cafés

  • Meat and Butchery – Carcasses, cut meat, sausages

  • Food Manufacturing – Bakeries, confectionery, ready meals

  • Supermarket and Catering Prep Areas – Large quantities of beverages and prep ingredients

  • Healthcare and Pharma – vaccines; clinical specimens that require controlled storage

  • Agriculture and Produce – fruit, vegetable, compostables

  • Logistics and Distribution – Warehouse, delivery hubs

  • Events and Film – on-site refrigerated trailer to support screenings, festivals

Clean Room & Hygienic Solutions

In addition to cold environments, we can install clean room systems for pharmaceutical or healthcare settings requiring high hygiene standards, ISO-compliance, and controlled environmental flows.

Safety, Compliance & Risk Management

All our installations follow key regulations and standards:

  • BS7915:1998 Ergonomics of cold environments

  • ISO 15743:2008 Risk assessment & thermal environment

  • Refcom F-Gas certified for safety when working with refrigerant

  • Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and UK Food Standards Agency, for stored cold storage

  • Regular monitoring with risk aspects of foodborne illness and spoilage

Our replicated maintenance helps wind down risk and enables businesses to sleep soundly knowing they are getting their audits and inspections done to a high standard.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is a walk-in cold room?

A walk-in cold room is a fully insulated, temperature-controlled storage room that staff can walk into. It’s ideal for bulk-food or beverage storage within your commercial premises.

How long does a cold room last?

With correct maintenance, refrigeration units, seals and insulation can last 15 years or more. Many of our early installations remain operational beyond this — with periodic parts upgrades.

How Long Does a Walk-In Refrigerator Last?

Proper care and maintenance, a walk-in fridge can last 10-15 years.

Can a cold room be installed outside?

Yes. Our cold store panels and sealing systems are fully weatherproof, designed for external installation with no extra roofing needed.

What temperature range can you set?

We can configure chillers (2°C–12°C), freezers (–18°C–22°C), or custom freezer rooms and combi systems. Temperature is maintained within 0.5°C of your setpoint.

Do cold rooms need ventilation?

Absolutely. Refrigeration units need clear airflow around condensers. Confined operation areas should include fans or dedicated bay space.

How often should a cold room be cleaned?

We recommend thorough cleaning at least monthly — interior surfaces, shelving, floor joints. Avoid abrasion and strong disinfectants; consult our maintenance team.

How often should a cold room be cleaned?

Chiller cold rooms usually operate between 0°C and 4°C.

Are maintenance packages available?

Yes. We provide tiered comprehensive maintenance packages including regular visits, replacements, and emergency support.

What does the cost include?

Our quote covers panel supply, delivery, installation, refrigeration system, etc. Installation times are quoted clearly. Add-ons like shelving and sensors are optional.

Can you retrofit an existing cold room?

Yes — we can upgrade the insulation, install wall mounted refrigeration units, install strip curtains, installs doors, or project manage and complete a full turnkey replacement.

What industries do you work with?

We have customers in: catering, food manufacture, meat processing, retail, healthcare, laboratories, logistics, events and clean-room applications.

Serving Greater Manchester & Beyond

We are located in Manchester, so we are often servicing local towns and boroughs including Salford, Stretford, Eccles, Oldham, Bolton, Stockport, and more. Not only that, we deliver cold rooms to every corner of the UK, in sizes and specifications to meet the requirements of any project and industry!

Final Thoughts: The Complete Cold Storage Package

A cold room is more than a freezer or chiller; it is an important element for efficiency in the foodservice, production, and health sectors. At Cold Save Cold Rooms, we can provide you with:

  • Fully bespoke systems

  • Energy saving refrigeration systems

  • Strong design and installation

  • Complete aftercare & repair and maintenance

  • Exceeding regulatory and compliance standards

To receive a quote or find out how we can increase your cold storage space while saving energy and protecting your product quality – talk to our team today, free of charge.

We will help you prepare, store and monitor your produce effectively – your ultimate partner for cold rooms Manchester and beyond!

How to Order — Speak With Us Today

  1. Get in touch with us to book your free site survey and consultation

  2. We review your existing setup, storage ambitions and finally your workflow

  3. You will receive a full CAD based quote with your complete bespoke refrigeration system, panels, shelving, door options and estimated installation time frame

  4. Once you approve the quote, we schedule, deliver and install promptly within the times agreed

  5. We commission the system, train your staff and submit the paperwork required for use and maintenance of the system You can either call us to talk to one of our technical advisors or complete our online form to request more information.

You can call us to speak with a technical advisor or fill in our online form to request further information.

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