More than a box
A walk-in can be a factory-built panel assembly or part of a purpose-built cold room. Either way, it needs a flat, well-prepared floor, correct support, sealed door frames and proper drainage. Freezers also need floor heating or insulation to prevent frost heave.
Placement matters. Condensing units need airflow and, in Alberta, protection from snow and extreme cold. Evaporators need space for service.
Our role
Our electrical crew installs power for compressors, evaporators, defrost heaters, lighting and alarms. Our mechanical crew handles condensate drains, ventilation of equipment spaces and connections for refrigeration systems. Our carpenters and interior crews prepare the floor and enclose surrounding spaces.
Our low voltage team can add temperature monitoring and alarms, so staff know if something fails.
- Insulated floor and drainage
- Dedicated electrical circuits
- Temperature alarms
- Space for service access
Food safety and efficiency
Doors, seals and lighting affect energy use and temperature stability. Strip curtains, auto-closing doors and LED lighting help. Racking should allow airflow. Poor installation can lead to ice, spoilage and high energy bills.
Planning the project
Walk-in lead times vary. Check the building's electrical capacity before ordering, since compressors can draw heavy loads. We coordinate with refrigeration contractors and equipment suppliers so the room is ready to run on installation day.
Existing buildings often hide problems for cold rooms, such as slabs that are not level, drains in the wrong place or electrical panels that are already full. We inspect the proposed location early and tell you plainly what is needed before the unit is ordered.
Energy use is a long-term cost. Good insulation, tight seals, efficient lighting and well-sized compressors lower it. We can discuss options and payback with you before you commit to a design.
Maintenance access is an overlooked detail. Evaporators, condensers and controls must be reachable by service technicians, and we leave the clearances and ladder or platform access they need.