Car park ventilation in County Durham

Enclosed and underground car parks need mechanical ventilation to clear vehicle exhaust in normal use and, in many designs, to help clear smoke in a fire. We install and maintain jet fan and ducted extract systems with carbon monoxide detection and controls.

Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, and we work throughout County Durham, from Chester-le-Street, Billingham, Stanley, Consett and Darlington. We survey first, free of charge for new installations on the mainland, then send a fixed written quote.

Car park ventilation in County Durham at a glance

Area: County Durham
Towns listed: 14, largest Darlington
Postcode districts: SR2, SR3, SR8, TS27, DL14 and DL16
Price region: North East
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

How we do it

Approved Document B sets out ventilation provisions for enclosed car parks, commonly 6 air changes an hour for normal use and 10 in fire conditions where mechanical ventilation is used. CO detection lets the system run at low speed most of the time and boost when pollution rises. Smoke control aspects are designed with the building's fire strategy and fire engineer.

CO and NO2 detection

Sensors and controls for demand-led running.

Maintenance

Planned testing of fans, sensors and controls.

Jet fan systems

Ceiling-mounted fans moving air towards extract points.

Guide prices in County Durham

Car park ventilation guide prices in County Durham
Work	Guide price
Enclosed car park ventilation: jet fans, controls and CO detection (per scheme)	£22,950–£82,750 + VAT

North East rates shown. Prices exclude VAT. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.

Common reasons people call

Fans failing or running flat out all day
Fumes noticeable in stairwells
Insurer or fire risk assessment actions

Rules in England

In England, ventilation is covered by Part F of the Building Regulations and its guidance, Approved Document F (2021 edition). Approved Document B sets the ventilation provisions for enclosed car parks, commonly 6 air changes an hour for normal use and 10 in fire conditions.

How the job runs

Review
Design input
Install
Commission
Maintain

Towns we cover in County Durham

Questions about car park ventilation in County Durham

Is the survey free in County Durham?

For new installations on the UK mainland, yes. The survey is free and the quote that follows is fixed and in writing. Servicing, testing and repair visits are charged, and we confirm the cost before booking.

Do you design smoke control?

Smoke control is designed with the building's fire strategy and fire engineer; we install, commission and maintain the equipment.

How often should car park fans be tested?

Fans, detection and controls should be serviced and tested on a planned schedule, often twice a year, as set out in the maintenance plan.

Which rules apply to ventilation in County Durham?

In England, ventilation in new and altered homes is covered by Approved Document F of the Building Regulations. Landlords also have duties under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.

Which towns in County Durham do you cover?

All of County Durham, including Chester-le-Street, Billingham, Stanley, Consett and Darlington. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.