Air curtains
Over-door air curtains that keep heat in and cold out at open entrances. Free survey for mainland installations, and a fixed written quote.
- Free site survey and fixed written quote
- Equipment, positions and price set out in writing
- Work planned around your opening hours
What is an air curtain?
An air curtain is a unit mounted above a doorway that blows a controlled stream of air down across the opening. It forms a barrier that reduces heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer while the door stays open, and is widely used in shops, receptions and loading entrances.
Budget roughly £1,450–£4,950 per doorway ex VAT in the UK. For a typical job — single shop entrance, electric or heat pump — expect £1,950–£4,950 plus VAT.
Shops and receptions want their doors open — it brings customers in — but an open door can undo much of the work the heating and cooling is doing. A correctly sized air curtain cuts that loss and keeps the entrance comfortable for staff.
Air curtains can be heated electrically, by hot water, or by a heat pump connected to the air conditioning system, which is often the most efficient option. We size them to the door width and height and the conditions at the entrance.
Where it suits
- Shops and high street retail
- Receptions and lobbies
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Supermarkets and convenience stores
- Loading and goods-in doors
- Showrooms
What is included
- Door size and exposure assessment
- Ambient, electric, water or heat pump air curtain options
- Surface, recessed or concealed mounting
- Door contact and control set-up
- Connection to the air conditioning system where suitable
- Commissioning
How the work is carried out
Measure
We measure the opening and check wind exposure and existing heating.
Select
The right width, air velocity and heat source are chosen.
Install
The unit is mounted and connected to power, water or refrigerant.
Set up
Door contacts and controls are set so it runs only when needed.
Air curtains prices
National guide prices for 2026. Local pages show prices adjusted for each region.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambient (unheated) air curtain | £1,450–£2,450 | £1,740–£2,940 | per doorway |
| Electrically heated air curtain | £1,950–£3,450 | £2,340–£4,140 | per doorway |
| Heat pump (DX) air curtain | £2,950–£4,950 | £3,540–£5,940 | per doorway |
| Recessed / concealed installation | £395–£995 | £474–£1,194 | per doorway |
Ex VAT, supply and install. Electrical supply upgrades priced after survey.
Typical job: single shop entrance, electric or heat pump — £1,950–£4,950 plus VAT.
Things to plan for
Sizing
The curtain should cover the full door width and reach the floor at the right velocity.
Exposure
Windy entrances need more powerful units or a lobby.
Controls
Door contacts stop the unit running when the door is closed.
Heat source
Heat pump air curtains are usually cheaper to run than electric ones.
Questions about air curtains
Do air curtains really work?
Yes, when they are sized and set up correctly for the door and its exposure. They significantly reduce heat exchange through an open door.
Can an air curtain connect to our air conditioning?
Many heat pump air curtains connect to compatible outdoor units, which is often the most efficient heat source.
Are they noisy?
Modern units are quiet at normal speeds. We select units sized so they do not need to run flat out.
Will it keep insects out?
An air curtain can help discourage flying insects, but it is not a substitute for proper insect screening where hygiene rules require it.
Premises we fit this for
Air curtains near you
Choose your county or region for local guide prices and the towns we cover.
England
- Bedfordshire
- Berkshire
- Bristol
- Buckinghamshire
- Cambridgeshire
- Cheshire
- Cornwall
- County Durham
- Cumbria
- Derbyshire
- Devon
- Dorset
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- East Sussex
- Essex
- Gloucestershire
- Greater Manchester
- Hampshire
- Herefordshire
- Hertfordshire
- Isle of Wight
- Kent
- Lancashire
- Leicestershire
- Lincolnshire
- London
- Merseyside
- Norfolk
- North Yorkshire
- Northamptonshire
- Northumberland
- Nottinghamshire
- Oxfordshire
- Rutland
- Shropshire
- Somerset
- South Yorkshire
- Staffordshire
- Suffolk
- Surrey
- Tyne and Wear
- Warwickshire
- West Midlands
- West Sussex
- West Yorkshire
- Wiltshire
- Worcestershire
Scotland
What happens next
Tell us what you need
Use the form, the quote tool, live chat or call us. A postcode and the type of premises is enough to start.
Survey or visit
For mainland installations we survey free of charge. Service and repair visits, and travel to remote locations, are priced before we book.
Written quote
You get the specification, the price and the programme in writing, including any landlord or planning points.
Work and handover
We install, service or repair around your hours, then hand over the commissioning and F-gas records.
Tell us about your premises
Send a few details and we will arrange a survey or call you back with a guide price.