Poole, Dorset
Commercial ventilation design and installation in Poole
Supply and extract with heat recovery for offices, shops, clinics and fit-outs. Covering Poole and BH14, BH15 and BH17.
- From £8,250 + VAT per system
- Free survey
Commercial ventilation in Poole is often part of an office or shop fit-out.
We cover Poole and the surrounding BH14, BH15 and BH17 postcodes as part of our work across Dorset. The survey is free for new installations on the UK mainland, and the quote that follows is fixed and in writing.
Commercial ventilation in Poole at a glance
- Town
- Poole, Dorset
- Postcode districts
- BH14, BH15 and BH17
- Nearby
- Canford Heath (3 miles), Broadstone (3 miles) and Bournemouth (5 miles)
- Price region
- South West
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
Commercial ventilation for Poole 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 Poole
| 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.
Signs it is time to call us
- More staff than the system was designed for
- A fit-out or change of layout
- A change of use that needs a new ventilation design
Rules that apply in England
In England, ventilation is covered by Part F of the Building Regulations and its guidance, Approved Document F (2021 edition). Employers have a separate duty under the Workplace Regulations 1992 to provide effective and suitable ventilation.
Questions from Poole
Do you cover Poole and nearby?
Yes. We cover Poole and nearby places including Canford Heath, Broadstone, Bournemouth and Wimborne Minster. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
How much does commercial ventilation cost?
A small office or shop with a single heat recovery unit typically costs £7,950 to £16,950 excluding VAT. Larger fit-outs are often priced at around £55 to £125 per square metre of floor, depending on design and ceiling access.
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.
What is the price of commercial ventilation in Poole?
Guide prices for Poole use South West rates: small office or shop: heat recovery unit, ductwork and controls (up to about 150 m²) is typically £8,250 to £17,650 + VAT per system. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Is the survey free in Poole?
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.
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