Car park ventilation in Hampshire

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.

If you are anywhere in Hampshire, send the postcode and a few photos and we will tell you what we would recommend. Towns we cover include Waterlooville, Farnborough, Eastleigh, Winchester and Southampton.

Car park ventilation in Hampshire at a glance

Area: Hampshire
Towns listed: 34, largest Southampton
Postcode districts: BH22, BH24, SO14, SO18, PO2 and PO3
Price region: South East
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

What the work involves

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. We install, commission and maintain the systems and the detection that runs them.

Jet fan systems

Ceiling-mounted fans moving air towards extract points.

Ducted extract

Traditional ducted systems where layout suits.

CO and NO2 detection

Sensors and controls for demand-led running.

Guide prices in Hampshire

Car park ventilation guide prices in Hampshire
Work	Guide price
Enclosed car park ventilation: jet fans, controls and CO detection (per scheme)	£27,450–£98,950 + VAT

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

When to get it looked at

Refurbishment of an older car park
A new underground or podium car park
Detection that alarms constantly or never

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 Hampshire

Questions about car park ventilation in Hampshire

Are prices different in Hampshire?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Hampshire we use South East rates, so enclosed car park ventilation: jet fans, controls and CO detection is typically £27,450 to £98,950 + VAT per scheme.

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.

Is the survey free in Hampshire?

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.

Which rules apply to ventilation in Hampshire?

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.