Whickham, Tyne and Wear
Commercial ventilation design and installation in Whickham
Supply and extract with heat recovery for offices, shops, clinics and fit-outs. Covering Whickham and NE11, NE16 and NE21.
- From £7,300 + VAT per system
- Free survey
Businesses in Whickham often need us when meeting rooms get stuffy or a new layout leaves areas with no fresh air.
For commercial ventilation design and installation in Whickham, send us the postcode, a few photos and a rough idea of the rooms involved. We will tell you what we would fit and roughly what it costs before arranging a visit.
Commercial ventilation in Whickham at a glance
- Town
- Whickham, Tyne and Wear
- Postcode districts
- NE11, NE16 and NE21
- Nearby
- Blaydon-on-Tyne (2 miles), Newcastle upon Tyne (3 miles) and Gateshead (3 miles)
- Price region
- North East
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
Commercial ventilation for Whickham 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.
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 Whickham
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Small office or shop: heat recovery unit, ductwork and controls (up to about 150 m²) (per system) | £7,300–£15,600 + VAT |
| Office supply and extract ventilation with heat recovery, during a fit-out (per m² of floor) | £50–£115 + VAT |
Guide prices using North East rates. Prices exclude VAT. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.
When to get it looked at
- 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 Whickham
What is the price of commercial ventilation in Whickham?
Guide prices for Whickham use North East rates: small office or shop: heat recovery unit, ductwork and controls (up to about 150 m²) is typically £7,300 to £15,600 + 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 Whickham?
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 Whickham?
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.
Call us to arrange a Whickham survey at a time that suits your business.
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