Walk-in coolers and freezers
Walk-in cooler and freezer installation in Ontario
IB Technical designs and installs walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers for restaurants, grocers, bakeries, distributors and food producers. We size the room and the refrigeration to your product and your volume, handle the permit paperwork, and commission the system so it holds temperature from day one.
What does a walk-in cooler or freezer involve?
A walk-in cooler holds product at about 1–4°C (34–40°F) and a walk-in freezer at about −18°C (0°F) or colder. Both are built from insulated metal panels with a matched refrigeration system. Cost depends on room size, panel thickness, floor type, the refrigeration system and site conditions, so we price from a scope rather than a catalog.
What is included
- Load calculation and equipment sizing for your product and door traffic
- Insulated panel rooms, hinged or sliding doors, and freezer floors where needed
- Evaporators, condensing units and controls matched to the room
- Drawings and permit submission
- Installation, startup and commissioning, with temperatures verified
- Combination cooler and freezer rooms and walk-ins inside existing buildings
How it works
Scope
You tell us what you store, how much, and where. We confirm the space, power and drainage.
Design and quote
Load calculations, room layout and a written quote you can compare line by line.
Permit and build
We prepare drawings for permit submission, then install panels, doors and refrigeration.
Commission
We start the system, verify temperatures and walk you through controls and care.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a walk-in cooler or freezer cost in Ontario?
It depends on the size of the room, panel thickness, flooring, the refrigeration system, electrical work and whether permits are needed. We price every job from a written scope, so send us the room size and what you store and we will come back with a clear quote.
How long does a walk-in cooler installation take?
Once the design is approved and materials are on site, installing a standard walk-in is usually a matter of days rather than weeks. Permits and equipment lead times set the overall schedule, and we give you a timeline with the quote.
What temperature should a walk-in cooler and freezer hold?
Coolers typically hold 1–4°C (34–40°F) and freezers about −18°C (0°F) or colder. Ontario public health inspectors expect cold-held food at 4°C or below, so the system is sized to hold that with margin.
Do I need a permit to install a walk-in cooler?
Depending on size and scope, a walk-in or cold room build can require building, electrical and mechanical permits. We prepare the drawings and handle the permit submission as part of the project.
Can you build a walk-in inside an existing building or restaurant?
Yes. We build freestanding and in-building walk-ins, including combination cooler and freezer rooms with a shared wall, and plan around your operating hours where we can.
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Where we work
Based in Mississauga. Serving the GTA, Southern Ontario and projects across Canada.
Tell us about your project.
Send the basics and we will come back with a clear scope. Prefer to talk? Call us.