Air curtains in Lowestoft
Air curtains for businesses in Lowestoft — 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 Lowestoft?
Budget roughly £1,550–£5,350 per doorway ex VAT in Lowestoft. For a typical job — single shop entrance, electric or heat pump — expect £2,095–£5,350 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 Lowestoft
Lowestoft is a large town in Suffolk, with a busy centre, retail parks and industrial estates on its edges. Norwich is about 35 km away.
Postcode districts we cover in Lowestoft include NR32. For air curtains in Lowestoft, 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 Lowestoft
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the East of England (8% above the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambient (unheated) air curtain | £1,550–£2,650 | £1,860–£3,180 | per doorway |
| Electrically heated air curtain | £2,095–£3,750 | £2,514–£4,500 | per doorway |
| Heat pump (DX) air curtain | £3,195–£5,350 | £3,834–£6,420 | per doorway |
| Recessed / concealed installation | £425–£1,050 | £510–£1,260 | per doorway |
Ex VAT, supply and install. Electrical supply upgrades priced after survey.
How a job in Lowestoft 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 Lowestoft 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 Lowestoft
Controls
Door contacts stop the unit running when the door is closed.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Lowestoft 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.
Heat source
Heat pump air curtains are usually cheaper to run than electric ones.
Working hours
Most Lowestoft businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Who we work with in Lowestoft
- 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.
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 Lowestoft
How much does an air curtain cost in Lowestoft?
Guide prices in Lowestoft run from about £1,550 to £5,350 per doorway, plus VAT. A typical job (single shop entrance, electric or heat pump) costs £2,095–£5,350 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Great Yarmouth and Norwich?
Yes. Alongside Lowestoft, we also cover Great Yarmouth and Norwich. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Lowestoft?
All of them, including NR32. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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.
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.
Need air curtains in Lowestoft?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.