Refrigeration
that just works.
Commercial & domestic refrigeration engineers covering Portsmouth, Southampton, Fareham, Gosport and the surrounding area. Honest pricing, fast response, equipment back up before service stops.
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What we do
Refrigeration done properly.
Whether it's a new install, a tired old system or an emergency breakdown — JFCS has the kit, the qualifications and the experience to sort it.
Installations
Walk-in chillers and freezers, display cabinets, cold rooms, cellar cooling, AC systems. Designed, fitted and commissioned to spec.
Maintenance
Planned preventative maintenance contracts that keep your kit running like new and your bills lower. Tailored to your equipment and usage.
Breakdowns
Same-day and emergency callouts. Diagnosed, fixed and back up fast — because every hour your kit is down costs you money.
Commercial & Domestic
Pubs, restaurants, butchers, shops, offices, garages and homes. If it gets cold, we work on it.
Meet the engineer
Ten years on the tools.
Now working for you.
JFCS is run by Jacob — a fully F-Gas certified refrigeration engineer with over a decade of hands-on experience across commercial and domestic systems. From Portsmouth pubs to Hampshire production kitchens, walk-in cold rooms to display chillers, you're getting a properly qualified engineer on every job.
No call centres. No sub-contracted strangers. Just one experienced engineer who knows your kit, knows what he's doing, and stands behind every job he completes.
Recent work
Real jobs.
Real engineers.
A selection of recent installs, repairs and services across Portsmouth and the South Coast.
New condenser install · commercial kitchen
Twin J&E Hall Fusion units
Eliwell Coldface controller fit
Pressure test & gas charge
Condensing unit repair callout
Kelvion evaporator service
Rooftop condenser maintenance
Service beside solar array
Why JFCS
A proper engineer.
No middlemen.
You get a qualified engineer on the phone, on site, and on the job — not a call centre passing you to a sub-contractor.
F-Gas Certified
Legally qualified to handle refrigerant gases — your installation paperwork stays clean.
10+ Years Experience
A decade on the tools across commercial and domestic kit before going independent.
Fast Response
Same-day and emergency callouts across Portsmouth and the South Coast.
Honest, Upfront Pricing
Fixed callout, clear hourly rate, parts quoted before work begins. No surprises.
Multi-Brand Specialist
Daikin, Mitsubishi, Foster, Williams, Hoshizaki, Hubbard, Searle, Arctic Circle and more.
Properly Insured
Public liability and full trade insurance, so your premises are covered while we're on site.
Where we work
Covering
Portsmouth & the South Coast.
Based in Portsmouth, we cover Hampshire and West Sussex — and we'll travel further for the right job. If you're not sure, just give us a call.
Primary area
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Transparent pricing
No surprises.
Just the bill you agreed to.
Honest, upfront pricing on every job. You'll know what it costs before we start.
Initial Call-out
Includes the first hour of labour and full diagnostics on site.
Parts
Any parts needed are quoted and approved before we order or fit them.
Ongoing Labour
Competitive hourly rate after the first hour. Fixed quotes available for larger jobs.
Frequently asked
Got questions? We've got answers.
How quickly can you attend a breakdown?
We aim to respond as quickly as possible — same-day and emergency callouts are available depending on location and current jobs. Call us and we'll give you an honest ETA.
What types of systems do you work on?
Walk-in chillers and freezers, display chillers and counters, cold rooms, cellar cooling, ice machines, and air conditioning units — commercial and domestic.
Do you cover my area?
We cover Portsmouth, Southampton, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville, Chichester and surrounding areas. Not sure? Just get in touch.
Are you qualified?
Yes — fully F-Gas certified (legally required to handle refrigerant gases) and 10+ years of hands-on experience across commercial and domestic refrigeration.
What does a repair cost?
Initial callout is £150 (includes the first hour of labour and diagnostics). Parts are quoted before work begins. Ongoing labour at a competitive hourly rate, with fixed quotes available for larger jobs.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes — planned preventative maintenance contracts tailored to your equipment and usage. Catches issues before they become breakdowns and keeps your running costs lower.
Get in touch
Need an engineer?
Let's talk.
Breakdown, install, or just a quote — drop us a call or fill in the form. We'll get back to you fast.