Air curtains in Cirencester
Air curtains for businesses in Cirencester — 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 Cirencester?
Budget roughly £1,500–£5,150 per doorway ex VAT in Cirencester. For a typical job — single shop entrance, electric or heat pump — expect £2,050–£5,150 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 Cirencester
In a town like Cirencester, a single wall unit for a shop or a cassette for a surgery makes a real difference in summer. Cheltenham is about 21 km away.
We cover every Cirencester postcode, including GL7. Nearby, we also cover Stroud (about 16 km), Cheltenham (about 21 km) and Swindon (about 22 km). Buildings across Gloucestershire range from converted period offices to modern units with deep ceiling voids, so we measure each site rather than relying on a standard package.
What the job covers
- Door size and exposure assessment
- Ambient, electric, water or heat pump air curtain options
- Surface, recessed or concealed mounting
- Connection to the air conditioning system where suitable
- Commissioning
Local guide prices for Cirencester
These guide prices are adjusted for the South West, where labour and access costs run about 4% above the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambient (unheated) air curtain | £1,500–£2,550 | £1,800–£3,060 | per doorway |
| Electrically heated air curtain | £2,050–£3,595 | £2,460–£4,314 | per doorway |
| Heat pump (DX) air curtain | £3,050–£5,150 | £3,660–£6,180 | per doorway |
| Recessed / concealed installation | £410–£1,050 | £492–£1,260 | per doorway |
Ex VAT, supply and install. Electrical supply upgrades priced after survey.
The steps for a project in Cirencester
Measure
We measure the opening and check wind exposure and existing heating. For sites in Cirencester 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.
Points to plan for in Cirencester
Exposure
Windy entrances need more powerful units or a lobby.
Working hours
Most Cirencester businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Sizing
The curtain should cover the full door width and reach the floor at the right velocity.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Cirencester often come down to access — loading restrictions, parking for the van and getting equipment onto a roof. We check this at survey and plan deliveries around it.
Types of premises we cover in Cirencester
- 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.
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
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.
Questions about air curtains in Cirencester
How much does an air curtain cost in Cirencester?
Guide prices in Cirencester run from about £1,500 to £5,150 per doorway, plus VAT. A typical job (single shop entrance, electric or heat pump) costs £2,050–£5,150 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Stroud, Cheltenham and Swindon?
Yes. Alongside Cirencester, we also cover Stroud, Cheltenham and Swindon. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Cirencester?
All of them, including GL7. 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 Cirencester
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.