Refrigeration Hire Made: Simple, Fast and Dependable
“Wessex sets the standard with Amazon-level speed, IKEA-like simplicity, and German-quality engineering.”
We support customers needing cold storage, from pharmaceutical firms to festival organisers and businesses with freezer issues. We provide fast delivery and reliable 24/7 service.
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What We Do
Nationwide delivery, installation, and support.
At Wessex Refrigeration Hire, we provide temporary and semi-permanent cold storage solutions across the UK. Our flexible cold room hire options are designed to scale with your business, allowing you to increase or reduce storage capacity as demand changes.
To help businesses avoid heavy upfront investment, we also offer a cost-effective lease-to-buy option, giving you access to high-quality walk-in chillers and freezer rooms whenever you need them, without the capital expenditure.
Emergency Freezer Rental
Cold Room Lease to Buy
Short Term Refrigeration
Our Promise
Why Choose Wessex?
We are so much more than a rental company, we’re your refrigeration partners, ready to assist when you need us most.
Reliability You Can Trust
- German-built, WHO compliant systems
- Reliable & efficient temperature control
Flexible & Scalable
- Short-term rentals or long-term leases
- Modular cold rooms built quickly, even in small spaces
Rapid Response
- 24-hour lead time for cold room rentals
- 4-hour emergency delivery window
Multi Temperature
- Freeze or chill at the touch of a button
- Precise temperature control
5-Star Service
- 100% 5-star customer reviews
- Award-winning Chamber of Commerce member
Nationwide Emergency
- Delivery & installation anywhere in the UK
- 24/7 rapid emergency response nationwide
Popular Hire Options
Not sure what you need?
Here is what our customers are booking right now:
Lease-to-Buy Walk-In Chillers
Perfect for trialing new product lines without the risk. From £12+VAT per day for a 2x2metre walk in fridge, including delivery and installation.
Festival Cold Storage
High-turnover capacity for food and drink vendors, featuring our unique full-width pallet loading system.
Refrigerated Trailers
The ultimate convenience for weddings and private events, from £220 per week (plus delivery) which includes racking and lockable doors.
Emergency Backup Freezers
24hr mobile freezer support, protecting your assets when the unexpected happens.
Moth Freeze Treatment
Pest control without chemicals. Collect and return service to quickly treat cloth moths, bed bugs, and carpet beetles.
Get a Free Quote
Ready to discuss your cold storage needs? Contact our team today for a rapid response.
Customer Focused
What Our Clients Say
Sectors
Industries We Serve
Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
Secure, monitored storage for high-value drugs and vaccines.
Events & Festivals
Keeping the beer cold and the food fresh at major UK festivals.
Food Manufacturing
Extra prep space and blast freezing capabilities.
Specialist: Moth Treatment
Chemical-free freeze treatment.
Refrigeration hire help centre
Frequently asked questions about refrigeration hire
Get clear answers about temporary cold rooms, refrigerated trailers, pricing, installation, compliance and emergency freezer hire. For advice, call 01458 552 323 .
General questions
What types of refrigeration can I hire?
Wessex Refrigeration supplies two main types of temporary refrigeration:
- Modular walk-in cold rooms : chiller or freezer rooms assembled on site for flexible indoor or outdoor installation.
- Refrigerated trailers : mobile chiller or freezer units delivered ready to connect to a suitable power supply.
Which industries use your refrigeration hire services?
Wessex Refrigeration serves food and drink manufacturers, festivals and events, butchers, florists, commercial kitchens, mortuary facilities, and pharmaceutical and healthcare organisations. See our industry solutions .
Where is Wessex Refrigeration based, and which areas do you cover?
Wessex Refrigeration is based in Somerset and provides nationwide UK delivery and installation for modular walk-in cold rooms. Regional teams also serve London , Bristol and Cambridgeshire .
Can I hire a temporary blast chiller or blast freezer?
Yes. Wessex Refrigeration provides temporary blast chiller and blast freezer hire for rapid temperature pull-down and production requirements.
How long does a hired cold room take to reach temperature?
A cold room normally starts cooling and stabilising within about 15 minutes. Time to reach the target temperature depends on room size, starting temperature, ambient conditions, product load and door openings. Ask about remote temperature monitoring for sensitive stock.
Hiring & pricing
How much does it cost to hire a cold room?
Cold-room hire cost depends on size, temperature range, hire duration, location, delivery, installation and monitoring requirements. Use the pricing and quote form for a project-specific price.
What is lease-to-buy for a cold room?
Wessex Refrigeration’s lease-to-buy option lets a business rent an eligible cold room for 36 months and own it at the end of the agreement. Review the cold-room finance options and confirm current terms before applying.
Technical & compliance
Can your cold rooms support pharmaceutical and healthcare compliance?
Yes. Wessex Refrigeration can supply pharmaceutical and healthcare refrigeration with qualification support, temperature records, audit trails and real-time alerts. Requirements should be agreed against the applicable MHRA, GDP, WHO or internal quality standards before hire.
How long does it take to install a modular cold room?
A standard modular walk-in cold room can typically be assembled in about three hours after arrival. Timing varies with room size, access, ground conditions, power availability and bespoke requirements.
Emergency support
Can you help if my commercial fridge or freezer breaks down?
Yes. Wessex Refrigeration offers 24/7 emergency fridge and freezer hire , with a target four-hour response time. Availability depends on location, access and equipment requirements. For urgent help, call 01458 552 323 .