Commercial ventilation design and installation in Greater Manchester

A change of use in Greater Manchester often needs a fresh ventilation design, which we can provide.

Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, and we work throughout Greater Manchester, from Manchester, Oldham, Wigan, Bolton and Stockport. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.

Commercial ventilation in Greater Manchester at a glance

Area: Greater Manchester
Towns listed: 66, largest Manchester
Postcode districts: M7, M25, BL9, M26, SK3 and SK7
Price region: North West
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

What the work involves

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. Typical jobs are fit-outs and refurbishments: a new tenant needs ventilation to match a new layout, an old system cannot keep up with more staff, or a change of use needs a fresh design. We can work directly for occupiers and landlords, or as a subcontractor to fit-out and building contractors.

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.

Heat recovery supply and extract

One or more units with ductwork to diffusers, sized for occupancy.

Guide prices in Greater Manchester

Commercial ventilation design and installation guide prices in Greater Manchester
Work	Guide price
Small office or shop: heat recovery unit, ductwork and controls (up to about 150 m²) (per system)	£7,550–£16,100 + VAT
Office supply and extract ventilation with heat recovery, during a fit-out (per m² of floor)	£50–£120 + VAT

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

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 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.

How the job runs

Site survey
Design
Install
Commission
Hand over

Towns we cover in Greater Manchester

Questions about commercial ventilation design and installation in Greater Manchester

Which rules apply to ventilation in Greater Manchester?

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.

Can the system cool as well?

Ventilation alone moves air; it does not cool much. Where cooling is needed we can coordinate with the air conditioning installer.

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.

Which towns in Greater Manchester do you cover?

All of Greater Manchester, including Manchester, Oldham, Wigan, Bolton and Stockport. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

Are prices different in Greater Manchester?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Greater Manchester we use North West rates, so small office or shop: heat recovery unit, ductwork and controls (up to about 150 m²) is typically £7,550 to £16,100 + VAT per system.

We provide commissioning records for every Greater Manchester handover.