Air curtains in Newtownards
Air curtains for businesses in Newtownards — 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 Newtownards?
Our guide range in Newtownards is £1,350–£4,550 per doorway before VAT; a typical job (single shop entrance, electric or heat pump) is £1,795–£4,550 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.
Where we work around Newtownards
Newtownards has a compact centre of shops, cafés and offices, with business units on its outskirts. Belfast is about 15 km away.
Postcode districts we cover in Newtownards include BT22 and BT23. Neighbouring towns we cover include Bangor, County Down, Castlereagh and Belfast. Air curtains in Newtownards is priced from a written specification that lists the equipment, positions, controls and commissioning.
What the job covers
- 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
Prices in Newtownards
These guide prices are adjusted for Northern Ireland, where labour and access costs run about 8% below the UK guide.
| 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 Newtownards 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 Newtownards screened and tidy at the end of each day.
Set up
Door contacts and controls are set so it runs only when needed.
Before you book in Newtownards
Heat source
Heat pump air curtains are usually cheaper to run than electric ones.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Newtownards 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.
Sizing
The curtain should cover the full door width and reach the floor at the right velocity.
Leased premises
If your Newtownards premises are leased, the landlord's written consent is usually needed for external units, wall penetrations and roof access. We provide drawings and data sheets for the request.
Typical premises in Newtownards
- 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 Northern Ireland: EU F-gas rules that apply in Northern Ireland (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for more than 12 kW of air conditioning.
Questions about air curtains in Newtownards
How much does an air curtain cost in Newtownards?
Guide prices in Newtownards 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 Bangor, County Down, Castlereagh and Belfast?
Yes. Alongside Newtownards, we also cover Bangor, County Down, Castlereagh and Belfast. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Newtownards?
All of them, including BT22 and BT23. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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.
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.
Need air curtains in Newtownards?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.