RS Refrigeration Services

What RS Refrigeration Services does

RS Refrigeration Services Limited is a privately held, family-owned UK commercial refrigeration and air conditioning services company headquartered in Hook, Hampshire, founded in 1974 and currently led by Managing Director Dave Drabble (who took over the business in 1999). The firm designs, supplies, installs, services and repairs bespoke commercial refrigeration systems — including cold rooms, freezer rooms, pack refrigeration, chillers, ice machines and air handling units — alongside commercial and residential air conditioning, with engineers based across London, Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey, Sussex, Dorset, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and surrounding counties, plus nationwide installation capability for larger bespoke projects.

Its technology stack centres on energy-efficient refrigeration and HVAC engineering rather than software or AI: inverter lead multi-compressor systems delivering up to 35% energy savings over standard condensing units, EC fan motors, heat recovery and heat reclaim devices, low-CO2-equivalent refrigerants, LED lighting, rapid rise doors/curtains, and custom air handling units with HEPA filtration and positive-pressure design. Equipment is sourced and accredited across multiple premium OEMs, including Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, Toshiba, Hitachi, Fujitsu, Bitzer, Rivacold, Copeland, Embraco, Emerson, Danfoss, LG and Frascold.

The business operates a hybrid revenue model: one-time bespoke design-and-installation project revenue from commercial clients in foodservice, food processing, telecommunications and hospitality/events, complemented by recurring annual Service & Maintenance Contracts offered in three tiers (Fixed Price, Labour Inclusive, Fully Inclusive) bundled with 24-hour, 365-day breakdown coverage, plus a small direct-to-consumer parts channel via an eBay storefront. Customer acquisition is direct, driven by phone and email enquiries, free site surveys and published case studies; the firm is ISO9001 certified and F-Gas certified, with all engineers holding NVQ2/3 or equivalent and safe-handling-of-refrigerants qualifications.

Name

RS Refrigeration Services

Legal name

RS Refrigeration Services Limited

Website

https://rs-refrigerationservices.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RS Refrigeration Services is a family-owned UK firm, founded 1974 in Hampshire, that designs, installs and maintains bespoke commercial refrigeration and air conditioning systems, with 24/7 service contracts and nationwide installation capability for foodservice, food processing, telecoms and hospitality clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Building Equipment Contractors (2382)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial HVAC Maintenance Agreements & PM Programs (HSAOAHAJ), Blast Chiller & Specialty Refrigeration Service (HSAOAJAJ), New Construction HVAC Rough-In & Final Set (Residential/Light Commercial) (HSAOAGAL)

Keywords

• Commercial refrigeration services
• Air conditioning installation
• HVAC maintenance contracts
• Cold room design
• Energy efficient cooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Hook, Hampshire

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Bespoke Installation Services: Design, supply and installation of commercial refrigeration and air conditioning systems. The company designs energy efficient bespoke systems and installs them for commercial clients across the UK.
2. Service & Maintenance Contracts: Three tiers of maintenance agreements — Fixed Price (covers servicing and parts, 24hr breakdown callout, discounted labour), Labour Inclusive (all labour included, parts charged extra), and Fully Inclusive (all costs covered except refrigerant). All contracts provide 24 hour breakdown coverage 365 days a year.
3. 24/7 Emergency Breakdown Service: Round-the-clock breakdown service for contract customers, offering repairs for systems no matter the size, with ability to source parts from leading manufacturers as well as refurbished and reconditioned parts.
4. Parts & Equipment Supply: Supply of replacement parts from leading manufacturers as well as refurbished and reconditioned parts, enabling affordable repairs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Family-owned UK firm that designs, supplies, installs, services, and repairs commercial refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Core work covers bespoke cold rooms, freezer rooms, pack refrigeration, commercial AC, and bespoke air handling units (AHUs), supported by tiered maintenance contracts and a 24/7/365 breakdown service. The company also supplies parts and equipment through an online eBay storefront.

Product overview

RS Refrigeration Services is a family-owned commercial refrigeration and air conditioning services company established in 1974, offering a portfolio of products centered around bespoke design, installation, maintenance, and emergency repair services. The core offerings include Commercial Refrigeration (energy-efficient cold rooms, pack systems, chillers) and Commercial Air Conditioning (using leading manufacturers like Daikin, Mitsubishi, Fujitsu), complemented by Residential Air Conditioning (split, ducted, and portable systems). Service tiers include Fixed Price, Labour Inclusive, and Fully Inclusive maintenance contracts. The company also delivers specialized solutions including freezer room installations, prep area AHU systems, and mobile hospitality cooling, all emphasizing energy efficiency with capabilities like inverter technology (up to 35% energy savings) and EC fan motors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings of up to 35% with inverter lead multi-compressor technology compared to standard condensing units
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DaikincoreTechnology or IntegrationDaikin is listed as an approved supplier and equipment provider. RS Refrigeration uses Daikin inverter heat pump equipment and Daikin air conditioning products in bespoke installations such as the DSI Foods AHU system. The company is an accredited Daikin installer.
• Mitsubishi ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationMitsubishi Electric is listed as an approved supplier. Used for hybrid-VRF systems in the Ducati hospitality trailers project (160kW cooling capacity). RS Refrigeration is an accredited Mitsubishi installer.
• RivacoldcoreTechnology or IntegrationRivacold dual discharge evaporators were used in the DSI Foods project (six units with combined 36kW cooling capacity). Listed as an approved supplier.
• BitzercoreTechnology or IntegrationBitzer semi-hermetic compressors are used in commercial refrigeration installations including the Tazaki Foods cold room project. Listed as an approved supplier.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ICE (International Cooling Equipment): UK commercial refrigeration contractor specialising in design, installation, and servicing of commercial refrigeration systems across retail, foodservice, and industrial customers; comparable in service model and customer profile to RS Refrigeration.
• D&M Refrigeration: Family-run UK commercial refrigeration contractor offering design, installation, service, and breakdown coverage; comparable in scale, ownership structure, and customer base to RS Refrigeration.
• Cool Projects Ltd: UK-based commercial refrigeration and air conditioning contractor offering bespoke design, installation, and maintenance; closely comparable in scope of services and target customer segments to RS Refrigeration.
• Star Refrigeration: One of the UK's largest independent commercial refrigeration contractors, providing design, installation, service, and maintenance similar to RS Refrigeration but at significantly greater scale, with national reach and a broad industrial refrigeration focus.
• Carter Synergy: UK HVAC and refrigeration contractor providing bespoke installation, servicing, and maintenance for commercial clients; comparable service portfolio and customer type to RS Refrigeration.
• Anglian Refrigeration: UK commercial refrigeration installation and service provider serving foodservice, supermarket, and industrial customers; overlaps with RS Refrigeration on energy-efficient commercial refrigeration and maintenance contracts.
• Fridge-tech Refrigeration: UK commercial refrigeration and air conditioning service company with similar offerings of installation, maintenance, and breakdown services; directly comparable in business model and scale.

Broad incumbents

• Daikin UK: Global air conditioning and refrigeration manufacturer; a current OEM partner of RS Refrigeration, but its UK service organisation competes for the same commercial installation and maintenance work.
• Carrier (UK): Global HVAC and commercial refrigeration manufacturer and service provider with a UK service network; competes with RS Refrigeration in commercial refrigeration and air conditioning, but operates at substantially larger scale with a broad product portfolio.
• Mitsubishi Electric UK: Major OEM of air conditioning and refrigeration systems with VRF and hybrid solutions in the UK; like Daikin, it is both a key supplier and a broad competitor to independent contractors like RS Refrigeration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rs-refrigeration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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