Air curtains in Cheshire
Air curtains for businesses in Cheshire — 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 Cheshire?
Budget roughly £1,395–£4,850 per doorway ex VAT in Cheshire. For a typical job — single shop entrance, electric or heat pump — expect £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.
Working in Cheshire
We cover all of Cheshire, including Warrington, Chester, Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Widnes. Each town below has its own page with local guide prices.
Postcode districts we cover include CH1, CH64, CW1, CW8, SK9, WA1, WA7 and WA88. For air curtains in Cheshire, the survey looks at how the space is used, where equipment and ductwork can go and what the electrical supply can take.
What we do
- Door size and exposure assessment
- Surface, recessed or concealed mounting
- Door contact and control set-up
- Connection to the air conditioning system where suitable
- Commissioning
Local guide prices for Cheshire
Guide prices for Cheshire, set for the North West. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| 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.
How a job in Cheshire works
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. In Cheshire we agree timings around your opening hours.
Set up
Door contacts and controls are set so it runs only when needed.
Points to plan for in Cheshire
Heat source
Heat pump air curtains are usually cheaper to run than electric ones.
Neighbours and noise
Outdoor units near flats — common above shops — need careful siting so noise at neighbours' windows stays low. We choose positions and quieter units with that in mind.
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.
Premises we work in around Cheshire
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
- Warehouses and industrial: cooling for offices, mezzanines, control rooms and temperature-sensitive areas.
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
In England, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total also need a periodic energy inspection.
Common questions from businesses in Cheshire
How much does an air curtain cost in Cheshire?
Guide prices in Cheshire 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 Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Lancashire?
Yes. Alongside Cheshire, we also cover Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Lancashire. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
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.
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.
Get a guide price for Cheshire
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.