Air curtains in Birkenhead
Air curtains for businesses in Birkenhead — surveyed, designed and priced in writing before any work starts.
- Free site survey and fixed written quote
- Equipment, positions and price set out in writing
- Work planned around your opening hours
How much does an air curtain cost in Birkenhead?
In Birkenhead, guide prices run from about £1,395 to £4,850 per doorway, plus VAT. A typical job (single shop entrance, electric or heat pump) usually comes to £1,895–£4,850 plus VAT. Your exact price is fixed in writing once we have surveyed.
An air curtain is a unit mounted above a doorway that blows a controlled stream of air down across the opening.
Where we work around Birkenhead
In Birkenhead, commercial premises range from city-centre office blocks and shopping streets to restaurants, hotels and industrial estates.
We cover every Birkenhead postcode, including CH41 and CH42. We also work in nearby Liverpool, Wallasey and Bebington. For air curtains in Birkenhead, the survey looks at how the space is used, where equipment and ductwork can go and what the electrical supply can take.
What the job covers
- 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
Guide prices in Birkenhead
These guide prices are adjusted for the North West, where labour and access costs run about 2% below the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambient (unheated) air curtain | £1,395–£2,395 | £1,674–£2,874 | per doorway |
| Electrically heated air curtain | £1,895–£3,395 | £2,274–£4,074 | per doorway |
| Heat pump (DX) air curtain | £2,895–£4,850 | £3,474–£5,820 | per doorway |
| Recessed / concealed installation | £385–£975 | £462–£1,170 | per doorway |
Ex VAT, supply and install. Electrical supply upgrades priced after survey.
The steps for a project in Birkenhead
Measure
We measure the opening and check wind exposure and existing heating. For sites in Birkenhead we confirm access and parking beforehand.
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.
Things to check in Birkenhead
Heat source
Heat pump air curtains are usually cheaper to run than electric ones.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Birkenhead are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Exposure
Windy entrances need more powerful units or a lobby.
Roof and height work
Flat roofs, high walls and atriums need the right access equipment and edge protection. We plan towers, MEWPs or scaffold before the job, not on the day.
Who we work with in Birkenhead
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
- Warehouses and industrial: cooling for offices, mezzanines, control rooms and temperature-sensitive areas.
Two rules matter for most businesses in England: GB F-gas rules (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for more than 12 kW of air conditioning.
Your questions answered
How much does an air curtain cost in Birkenhead?
Guide prices in Birkenhead run from about £1,395 to £4,850 per doorway, plus VAT. A typical job (single shop entrance, electric or heat pump) costs £1,895–£4,850 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Liverpool, Wallasey and Bebington?
Yes. Alongside Birkenhead, we also cover Liverpool, Wallasey and Bebington. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Birkenhead?
All of them, including CH41 and CH42. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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.
Talk to us about your premises in Birkenhead
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.