Commercial ventilation design and installation in Totton

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

Totton is about 114 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book Totton visits by appointment and confirm the date in writing. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.

Commercial ventilation in Totton at a glance

Town: Totton, Hampshire
Postcode districts: SO15, SO16 and SO40
Nearby: Southampton (4 miles), Portswood (4 miles) and Romsey (5 miles)
Price region: South East
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

Commercial ventilation for Totton 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.

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 Totton

Commercial ventilation design and installation guide prices in Totton
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

South East rates shown. Prices exclude VAT. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.

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

English building work follows Approved Document F (2021 edition) for ventilation rates, installation and commissioning. Employers have a separate duty under the Workplace Regulations 1992 to provide effective and suitable ventilation.

Questions from Totton

What is the price of commercial ventilation in Totton?

Guide prices for Totton 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 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 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 Totton?

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 Totton?

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.

Ask about working to your fit-out programme in Totton.