Air curtains in County Antrim
Air curtains for businesses in County Antrim — 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 County Antrim?
Budget roughly £1,350–£4,550 per doorway ex VAT in County Antrim. For a typical job — single shop entrance, electric or heat pump — expect £1,795–£4,550 plus VAT. The fixed price follows a free survey.
An air curtain is a unit mounted above a doorway that blows a controlled stream of air down across the opening.
County Antrim and surrounding areas
We cover all of County Antrim, including Belfast, Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus and Ballymena. Wherever your premises are, the survey, quote and installation follow the same steps.
Postcode districts we cover include BT1, BT5, BT10, BT14, BT28, BT39, BT44 and BT58. Air curtains in County Antrim is priced from a written specification that lists the equipment, positions, controls and commissioning.
What we do
- 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
- Commissioning
Local guide prices for County Antrim
Guide prices for County Antrim, set for Northern Ireland. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambient (unheated) air curtain | £1,350–£2,250 | £1,620–£2,700 | per doorway |
| Electrically heated air curtain | £1,795–£3,150 | £2,154–£3,780 | per doorway |
| Heat pump (DX) air curtain | £2,695–£4,550 | £3,234–£5,460 | per doorway |
| Recessed / concealed installation | £365–£915 | £438–£1,098 | per doorway |
Ex VAT, supply and install. Electrical supply upgrades priced after survey.
How a job in County Antrim 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. We keep work areas in County Antrim screened and tidy at the end of each day.
Set up
Door contacts and controls are set so it runs only when needed.
Points to plan for in County Antrim
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.
Sizing
The curtain should cover the full door width and reach the floor at the right velocity.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around County Antrim are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the council's planning service before work is booked.
Who we work with in County Antrim
- 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.
Compliance in Northern Ireland: refrigerant work falls under EU F-gas rules that apply in Northern Ireland, and buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).
Your questions answered
How much does an air curtain cost in County Antrim?
Guide prices in County Antrim run from about £1,350 to £4,550 per doorway, plus VAT. A typical job (single shop entrance, electric or heat pump) costs £1,795–£4,550 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover County Down, County Armagh and County Londonderry?
Yes. Alongside County Antrim, we also cover County Down, County Armagh and County Londonderry. 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.
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.
Get a guide price for County Antrim
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.