Braintree, Essex
Commercial ventilation design and installation in Braintree
Supply and extract with heat recovery for offices, shops, clinics and fit-outs. Covering Braintree and CM7 and CM77.
- From £8,350 + VAT per system
- Free survey
A change of use in Braintree often needs a fresh ventilation design, which we can provide.
Whether the property is in the middle of Braintree 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 Braintree at a glance
- Town
- Braintree, Essex
- Postcode districts
- CM7 and CM77
- Nearby
- Halstead (6 miles), Witham (7 miles) and Chelmsford (10 miles)
- Price region
- East of England
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
Commercial ventilation for Braintree 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.
Heat recovery supply and extract
One or more units with ductwork to diffusers, sized for occupancy.
Toilet and kitchenette extract
Dedicated extract for welfare areas.
Guide prices in Braintree
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Small office or shop: heat recovery unit, ductwork and controls (up to about 150 m²) (per system) | £8,350–£17,800 + VAT |
| Office supply and extract ventilation with heat recovery, during a fit-out (per m² of floor) | £60–£130 + VAT |
These ranges use our East of England rates. Prices exclude VAT. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
When to get it looked at
- A fit-out or change of layout
- A change of use that needs a new ventilation design
- Windows the only source of fresh air
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 Braintree
What is the price of commercial ventilation in Braintree?
Guide prices for Braintree use East of England rates: small office or shop: heat recovery unit, ductwork and controls (up to about 150 m²) is typically £8,350 to £17,800 + VAT per system. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Can you work as a subcontractor on a fit-out?
Yes. We can install to a main contractor's programme and consultants' drawings, and supply commissioning records for handover.
Do we need building regulations approval?
New or altered ventilation in non-domestic buildings usually forms part of the building control application for the works. We provide the design information and commissioning records needed.
Is the survey free in Braintree?
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 Braintree?
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.
We provide commissioning records for every Braintree handover.
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