Air curtains in Dumfries
Air curtains for businesses in Dumfries — 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 Dumfries?
Our guide range in Dumfries is £1,395–£4,750 per doorway before VAT; a typical job (single shop entrance, electric or heat pump) is £1,850–£4,750 plus VAT. You get a fixed written quote after the free survey.
An air curtain is a unit mounted above a doorway that blows a controlled stream of air down across the opening.
Working in Dumfries
In Dumfries, typical premises are high-street shops, offices above them, surgeries, salons and local industrial units.
We cover every Dumfries postcode, including DG1. For air curtains in Dumfries, the survey looks at how the space is used, where equipment and ductwork can go and what the electrical supply can take.
Included as standard
- 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
Guide prices in Dumfries
These guide prices are adjusted for Scotland, where labour and access costs run about 4% below the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambient (unheated) air curtain | £1,395–£2,350 | £1,674–£2,820 | per doorway |
| Electrically heated air curtain | £1,850–£3,295 | £2,220–£3,954 | per doorway |
| Heat pump (DX) air curtain | £2,850–£4,750 | £3,420–£5,700 | per doorway |
| Recessed / concealed installation | £380–£955 | £456–£1,146 | per doorway |
Ex VAT, supply and install. Electrical supply upgrades priced after survey.
How a job in Dumfries 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 Dumfries we agree timings around your opening hours.
Set up
Door contacts and controls are set so it runs only when needed.
Things to check in Dumfries
Sizing
The curtain should cover the full door width and reach the floor at the right velocity.
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.
Exposure
Windy entrances need more powerful units or a lobby.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Dumfries are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Who we work with in Dumfries
- 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.
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
Compliance in Scotland: refrigerant work falls under GB F-gas rules, and systems with an effective output of 12 kW or more need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).
FAQs for Dumfries
How much does an air curtain cost in Dumfries?
Guide prices in Dumfries run from about £1,395 to £4,750 per doorway, plus VAT. A typical job (single shop entrance, electric or heat pump) costs £1,850–£4,750 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Which postcodes do you cover in Dumfries?
All of them, including DG1. 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.
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.
Need air curtains in Dumfries?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.