Commercial ventilation design and installation in Gwent

Businesses in Gwent often need us when meeting rooms get stuffy or a new layout leaves areas with no fresh air.

Gwent has every kind of building, from old terraces to new estates and business parks, and every job is designed around the building in front of us, not a standard kit.

Commercial ventilation in Gwent at a glance

Area: Gwent, Wales
Towns listed: 17, largest Newport
Postcode districts: NP10, NP11, CF46, CF81, CF81 and CF82
Price region: Wales
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

What the work involves

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.

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.

Toilet and kitchenette extract

Dedicated extract for welfare areas.

Guide prices in Gwent

Commercial ventilation design and installation guide prices in Gwent
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 Wales 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 Wales

In Wales, ventilation follows the Welsh Approved Document F rather than the English version, with building control checking notifiable work. The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 also apply, requiring sufficient fresh or purified air.

How the job runs

Site survey
Design
Install
Commission
Hand over

Towns we cover in Gwent

Questions about commercial ventilation design and installation in Gwent

Are prices different in Gwent?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Gwent we use Wales 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.

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.

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.

Is the survey free in Gwent?

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.

Which rules apply to ventilation in Gwent?

In Wales, the Welsh Government's own Approved Document F (2022 edition) applies to ventilation in homes, with a new edition taking effect on 4 March 2027. Rented homes must be fit for human habitation under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.

Call us to arrange a Gwent survey at a time that suits your business.