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Estimate Your Custom Cold Room Cost in 3 Minutes--- XUEYUN COLD CHAIN
08.14, 2025
Estimate Your Custom Cold Room Cost in 3 Minutes
In the cold chain industry, accurately estimating the cost of custom cold room is an essential skill for every entrepreneur and business owner. Whether it's a food processing plant, pharmaceutical warehouse, or fresh food e-commerce, a suitable cold room can not only reduce operational losses but also avoid waste of initial investment. As Xueyuncold, with 16 years of experience in cold room customization and serving customers in 60+ countries, we will teach you how to quickly lock in a reasonable budget range in 3 minutes and avoid 90% of cost pitfalls.
4 Core Factors Affecting Custom Cold Room Costs
1. Cold Room Size and Dimensions
The size and dimensions of the cold room are the basis for cost estimation. Different combinations of length, width, and height directly determine material usage and equipment load. Generally, the basic cost of small commercial cold rooms with an area of 10-30 square meters is relatively controllable; while for industrial-grade cold rooms larger than 50 square meters, the cost increases significantly with the area. According to Xueyuncold's case data, under the same configuration, the cost ratio between a 30㎡ cold room and a 100㎡ cold room is approximately 1:3.5, not including the later expansion cost.
2. Temperature Range and Refrigeration Efficiency
Different industries have vastly different temperature requirements for cold rooms. Pharmaceutical cold rooms need to maintain a constant temperature environment of 2-8℃, while quick-freezing cold rooms require ultra-low temperature conditions of -30℃. The more stringent the temperature requirements, the higher the power configuration of the refrigeration unit, and the cost naturally increases. Xueyuncold recommends choosing frequency conversion energy-saving equipment. Although the initial cost increases by 15%-20%, long-term operation can save more than 30% of electricity bills, which is especially suitable for scenarios with year-round operation.
3. Equipment Configuration and Brand Selection
Refrigeration units, insulation materials, and control systems constitute the "three cores" of a cold room. International brands such as Emerson compressors cost 25% more than ordinary brands, but the failure rate is reduced by more than 60%. It is recommended to use PU foam boards for insulation materials, which have 40% better thermal insulation performance than traditional EPS boards and can effectively reduce cold loss. Xueyuncold's one-stop solution will find the optimal balance between "quality and cost" according to customer needs.
4. Installation Environment and Construction Difficulty
The complexity of the installation site directly affects the construction cost. Indoor flat installation has the lowest cost, while outdoor installation requires additional rain and sun protection facilities; if the site has height differences or requires special foundation treatment, the cost may increase by 20%-50%. Xueyuncold's engineer team will conduct on-site surveys in advance and formulate the most economical construction plan to avoid unnecessary additional expenses.
3-Minute Quick Estimation Formula and Case Reference
Basic cost estimation formula:
Total Budget = Basic Area Cost × Size Coefficient × Temperature Coefficient + Equipment Upgrade Cost + Installation Adjustment Cost
- Basic area cost: Approximately 1200-1800 RMB/㎡ for small cold rooms, 800-1500 RMB/㎡ for large cold rooms
- Size coefficient: 1.2 for less than 10㎡, 1.0 for 10-50㎡, 0.9 for more than 50㎡
- Temperature coefficient: 1.0 for above 0℃, 1.5 for below -10℃, 2.0 for below -25℃
Take a 30㎡ food preservation cold room (temperature requirement 0-5℃) as an example:
Basic cost = 1500 RMB/㎡ × 30㎡ × 1.0 × 1.0 = 45,000 RMB
Add 5,000 RMB for frequency conversion unit upgrade and 8,000 RMB for regular installation
The total budget is approximately 58,000 RMB, with an error rate of no more than 10% compared with Xueyuncold's actual transaction cases.
3 Practical Tips to Avoid Cost Traps
- Reject "one-size-fits-all" solutions: Be wary of package price plans, clearly list equipment models and material specifications. Xueyuncold will provide a detailed configuration list for customers to check.
- Reserve 10%-15% contingency funds: Deal with unexpected site conditions or temporary demand adjustments to avoid project stagnation.
- Pay attention to long-term operating costs: Choose cold rooms with intelligent temperature control systems. Xueyuncold's remote monitoring function can reduce manual maintenance costs by 15%.
Why Choose Xueyuncold for Custom Cold Rooms?
Xueyuncold has service experience with 8000+ customers, providing full-cycle support from pre-design to post-maintenance. Our cold room solutions not only pass ISO9001 certification but also provide 12-month warranty and lifelong technical support. Contact us now to get a free exclusive cost estimation report and enjoy a 5% discount on non-standard customization projects.
Click the consultation button on the page immediately and let Xueyuncold's engineers customize an accurate budget plan for you, starting your efficient cold chain journey in 3 minutes.
