When your business depends on reliable refrigeration, getting your cold room installation right is essential. Whether you’re storing perishable food, pharmaceutical products or temperature-sensitive materials, the performance of your cold room directly impacts safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.
At Empire Services, we provide cold room installation across Devon and Cornwall, helping commercial customers maintain the perfect temperature — whatever they’re storing. Here’s what you can expect when planning a cold room installation, along with a few important considerations to keep things running smoothly long after the build.
Why Cold Room Installation Matters
A professionally installed cold room gives your business consistent, controlled storage that’s tailored to your space, stock, and daily demands. From independent restaurants to large-scale catering operations, a correctly specified cold room will:
Protect your stock from spoilage
Help maintain compliance with food safety or healthcare standards
Improve energy efficiency and reduce running costs
Provide scalable storage for busy periods
Inaccurate sizing, poor insulation, or substandard installation can lead to higher energy bills, unreliable performance, or — worse — total failure. That’s why our engineers take the time to fully understand your setup before recommending and installing any cold room system.
What to Expect From a Professional Installation
When you book a cold room installation with Empire Services, you’re getting much more than just a box with a chiller. Our team handles everything from the initial site assessment to system design, installation, and commissioning — all while minimising disruption to your operation.
We’ll assess:
The volume and type of goods you store
Your temperature requirements
Available space and airflow needs
Access points and layout logistics
With this information, we design a bespoke solution using high-quality equipment and materials. We then install and test the cold room thoroughly to ensure optimal performance from day one.
Ongoing Maintenance and Support
Cold rooms are built to last, but regular maintenance is key to keeping them working efficiently. We offer tailored maintenance packages that include system checks, component cleaning, and proactive fault detection — helping you avoid costly breakdowns and extend the lifespan of your equipment.
If problems do arise, our qualified engineers are available for fast and efficient call-outs across Devon and Cornwall.
Temporary Cold Storage: Trailer Hire Now Available
Need extra cold storage for a busy period, or dealing with an unexpected breakdown? We now offer cold room and freezer trailer hire, ideal for events, emergency storage, or short-term capacity boosts. Get in touch for availability and booking.
Call. 01803 500908
Email. info@empireservicessw.co.uk
View our Refrigeration Page: https://empireservicessw.co.uk/services/refrigeration/
