Hove, East Sussex
Commercial ventilation design and installation in Hove
Supply and extract with heat recovery for offices, shops, clinics and fit-outs. Covering Hove and BN1, BN3 and BN41.
- From £8,750 + VAT per system
- Free survey

Commercial ventilation in Hove is often part of an office or shop fit-out.
For commercial ventilation design and installation in Hove, send us the postcode, a few photos and a rough idea of the rooms involved. We will tell you what we would fit and roughly what it costs before arranging a visit.
Commercial ventilation in Hove at a glance
- Town
- Hove, East Sussex
- Postcode districts
- BN1, BN3 and BN41
- Nearby
- Brighton (1 mile), Portslade (2 miles) and Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles)
- Price region
- South East
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
Commercial ventilation for Hove 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.
Demand control
CO2 or occupancy sensors that slow the system when rooms are empty.
Design and build or install-only
We design it, or install to a consultant's drawings.
Guide prices in Hove
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Small office or shop: heat recovery unit, ductwork and controls (up to about 150 m²) (per system) | £8,750–£18,650 + VAT |
| Office supply and extract ventilation with heat recovery, during a fit-out (per m² of floor) | £60–£140 + VAT |
These ranges use our South East rates. Prices exclude VAT. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
Signs it is time to call us
- Old units that are noisy, inefficient or failing
- Stuffy meeting rooms and afternoon drowsiness
- More staff than the system was designed for
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). 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 Hove
What is the price of commercial ventilation in Hove?
Guide prices for Hove use South East rates: small office or shop: heat recovery unit, ductwork and controls (up to about 150 m²) is typically £8,750 to £18,650 + VAT per system. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
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.
Is the survey free in Hove?
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 do I get a price for commercial ventilation in Hove?
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.
Get in touch with your Hove postcode and floor area for a first guide price.
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