Paignton, Devon
Commercial ventilation design and installation in Paignton
Supply and extract with heat recovery for offices, shops, clinics and fit-outs. Covering Paignton and TQ2, TQ3 and TQ4.
- From £8,250 + VAT per system
- Free survey

We can work as the ventilation subcontractor on Paignton fit-outs.
Whether the property is in the middle of Paignton or one of the villages around it, the process is the same: a look at the building, a written price, then fitting and testing on the agreed day.
Commercial ventilation in Paignton at a glance
- Town
- Paignton, Devon
- Postcode districts
- TQ2, TQ3 and TQ4
- Nearby
- Cockington (2 miles), Torquay (3 miles) and Brixham (4 miles)
- Price region
- South West
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
Commercial ventilation for Paignton premises
Employers must make sure every enclosed workplace is ventilated by a sufficient quantity of fresh or purified air under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992. In practice, designers work to rates such as 10 litres a second per person for offices, taken from Approved Document F and CIBSE guidance, and adjust for meeting rooms, kitchens and toilets.
Toilet and kitchenette extract
Dedicated extract for welfare areas.
Demand control
CO2 or occupancy sensors that slow the system when rooms are empty.
Guide prices in Paignton
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Small office or shop: heat recovery unit, ductwork and controls (up to about 150 m²) (per system) | £8,250–£17,650 + VAT |
| Office supply and extract ventilation with heat recovery, during a fit-out (per m² of floor) | £55–£130 + VAT |
South West rates shown. Prices exclude VAT. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.
Common reasons people call
- A change of use that needs a new ventilation design
- Windows the only source of fresh air
- Old units that are noisy, inefficient or failing
Rules that apply in England
English building work follows Approved Document F (2021 edition) for ventilation rates, installation and commissioning. Workplaces must also be ventilated with a sufficient quantity of fresh or purified air under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
Questions from Paignton
Is the survey free in Paignton?
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.
How much fresh air does an office need?
A common design rate for offices is 10 litres a second per person, used in Approved Document F and CIBSE guidance, with more for meeting rooms and areas with higher occupancy.
Is ventilation a legal requirement in the workplace?
Yes. The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 require effective and suitable ventilation with a sufficient quantity of fresh or purified air in every enclosed workplace.
How do I get a price for commercial ventilation in Paignton?
Use the guide price tool, the form on this page, live chat, WhatsApp or call 0800 088 6341. A postcode and a couple of photos help us give you a useful answer first time.
What area around Paignton do you work in?
All of Devon. Near Paignton that includes Cockington, Torquay, Brixham and Newton Abbot.
Get in touch with your Paignton postcode and floor area for a first guide price.
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