Commercial ventilation design and installation in Guildford

Commercial ventilation in Guildford is often part of an office or shop fit-out.

Customers in Guildford can get a guide price online in a couple of minutes. It uses South East rates, which is what we would charge for the same job anywhere in Surrey. The survey is free for new installations on the UK mainland, and the quote that follows is fixed and in writing.

Commercial ventilation in Guildford at a glance

Town: Guildford, Surrey
Postcode districts: GU1, GU2 and GU4
Nearby: Godalming (4 miles), Woking (6 miles) and Cranleigh (8 miles)
Price region: South East
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.

Guide prices in Guildford

Commercial ventilation design and installation guide prices in Guildford
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

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

Signs it is time to call us

Stuffy meeting rooms and afternoon drowsiness
More staff than the system was designed for
A fit-out or change of layout

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). Workplaces must also be ventilated with a sufficient quantity of fresh or purified air under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.

Questions from Guildford

Do you cover Guildford and nearby?

Yes. We cover Guildford and nearby places including Godalming, Woking, Cranleigh and Aldershot. Send your postcode and we will confirm.

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.

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.

What is the price of commercial ventilation in Guildford?

Guide prices for Guildford 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.

Is the survey free in Guildford?

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.

We provide commissioning records for every Guildford handover.