Car park ventilation in Greater Manchester

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 Greater Manchester, from Sale, Manchester, Oldham, Wigan and Bolton. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.

Car park ventilation in Greater Manchester at a glance

Area: Greater Manchester
Towns listed: 66, largest Manchester
Postcode districts: M26, SK3, SK7, BL9, OL10 and M34
Price region: North West
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

What the work involves

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.

Maintenance

Planned testing of fans, sensors and controls.

Jet fan systems

Ceiling-mounted fans moving air towards extract points.

Ducted extract

Traditional ducted systems where layout suits.

Guide prices in Greater Manchester

Car park ventilation guide prices in Greater Manchester
Work	Guide price
Enclosed car park ventilation: jet fans, controls and CO detection (per scheme)	£23,700–£85,450 + VAT

These ranges use our North West rates. Prices exclude VAT. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.

When to get it looked at

Fumes noticeable in stairwells
Insurer or fire risk assessment actions
Refurbishment of an older car park

Rules in England

English building work follows Approved Document F (2021 edition) for ventilation rates, installation and commissioning. Enclosed car parks are commonly ventilated at 6 air changes an hour in normal use and 10 in a fire, following Approved Document B.

How the job runs

Review
Design input
Install
Commission
Maintain

Towns we cover in Greater Manchester

Questions about car park ventilation in Greater Manchester

Which rules apply to ventilation in Greater Manchester?

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.

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.

Can you repair existing systems?

Yes. We repair fans, sensors and controls on existing systems.

Which towns in Greater Manchester do you cover?

All of Greater Manchester, including Sale, Manchester, Oldham, Wigan and Bolton. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

Are prices different in Greater Manchester?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Greater Manchester we use North West rates, so enclosed car park ventilation: jet fans, controls and CO detection is typically £23,700 to £85,450 + VAT per scheme.