Air curtains in Kent
Air curtains for businesses in Kent — 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 Kent?
Our guide range in Kent is £1,650–£5,695 per doorway before VAT; a typical job (single shop entrance, electric or heat pump) is £2,250–£5,695 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.
Our coverage in Kent
We cover all of Kent, including Maidstone, Gillingham, Chatham, Royal Tunbridge Wells and Folkestone. We quote for premises right across Kent, including rural and edge-of-town sites.
Postcode districts we cover include BR8, CT10, CT21, ME1, ME11, TN1, TN15 and TN30. Air curtains in Kent is priced from a written specification that lists the equipment, positions, controls and commissioning.
Included as standard
- 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
Prices in Kent
Guide prices for Kent, set for the South East. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambient (unheated) air curtain | £1,650–£2,795 | £1,980–£3,354 | per doorway |
| Electrically heated air curtain | £2,250–£3,950 | £2,700–£4,740 | per doorway |
| Heat pump (DX) air curtain | £3,395–£5,695 | £4,074–£6,834 | per doorway |
| Recessed / concealed installation | £455–£1,150 | £546–£1,380 | per doorway |
Ex VAT, supply and install. Electrical supply upgrades priced after survey.
How it works in Kent
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 Kent 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 Kent
Controls
Door contacts stop the unit running when the door is closed.
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.
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 Kent are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Premises we work in around Kent
- 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.
Common questions from businesses in Kent
How much does an air curtain cost in Kent?
Guide prices in Kent run from about £1,650 to £5,695 per doorway, plus VAT. A typical job (single shop entrance, electric or heat pump) costs £2,250–£5,695 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Essex, East Sussex and London?
Yes. Alongside Kent, we also cover Essex, East Sussex and London. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
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.
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.
Talk to us about your premises in Kent
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.