Folkestone, Kent
Commercial ventilation design and installation in Folkestone
Supply and extract with heat recovery for offices, shops, clinics and fit-outs. Covering Folkestone and CT18, CT19 and CT20.
- From £8,750 + VAT per system
- Free survey
We can work as the ventilation subcontractor on Folkestone fit-outs.
Whether the property is in the middle of Folkestone 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 Folkestone at a glance
- Town
- Folkestone, Kent
- Postcode districts
- CT18, CT19 and CT20
- Nearby
- Hythe (4 miles), Dover (7 miles) and Ashford (14 miles)
- Price region
- South East
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
Commercial ventilation for Folkestone 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 Folkestone
| 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 |
Guide prices using South East rates. Prices exclude VAT. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.
Common reasons people call
- More staff than the system was designed for
- A fit-out or change of layout
- A change of use that needs a new ventilation design
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 Folkestone
How do I get a price for commercial ventilation in Folkestone?
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.
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.
What area around Folkestone do you work in?
All of Kent. Near Folkestone that includes Hythe, Dover, Ashford and Deal.
Do you cover Folkestone and nearby?
Yes. We cover Folkestone and nearby places including Hythe, Dover, Ashford and Deal. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
We provide commissioning records for every Folkestone handover.
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