Air curtains in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Air curtains for businesses in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles — surveyed, designed and priced in writing before any work starts.
- Survey by arrangement, travel charge quoted first
- Equipment, positions and price set out in writing
- Work planned around your opening hours
How much does an air curtain cost in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles?
Budget roughly £1,500–£5,195 per doorway ex VAT in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles. For a typical job — single shop entrance, electric or heat pump — expect £2,050–£5,195 plus VAT. For remote and island locations, a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked.
An air curtain is a unit mounted above a doorway that blows a controlled stream of air down across the opening.
Working in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
We cover Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles by arrangement, including Stornoway, Kirkwall and Lerwick. We quote for premises right across Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, including rural and edge-of-town sites.
Postcode districts we cover include HS1, HS3, HS5, HS7, HS9, KW16, ZE1 and ZE3. Buildings across Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles range from converted period offices to modern units with deep ceiling voids, so we measure each site rather than relying on a standard package.
We cover Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles by arrangement: a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked. We group visits where we can to keep it down.
What you get
- 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
Guide prices in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Guide prices for Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, set for the north of Scotland. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambient (unheated) air curtain | £1,500–£2,550 | £1,800–£3,060 | per doorway |
| Electrically heated air curtain | £2,050–£3,595 | £2,460–£4,314 | per doorway |
| Heat pump (DX) air curtain | £3,095–£5,195 | £3,714–£6,234 | per doorway |
| Recessed / concealed installation | £415–£1,050 | £498–£1,260 | per doorway |
Ex VAT, supply and install. Electrical supply upgrades priced after survey.
How we work in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
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 Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles screened and tidy at the end of each day.
Set up
Door contacts and controls are set so it runs only when needed.
Local points to consider
Controls
Door contacts stop the unit running when the door is closed.
Working hours
Most Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Heat source
Heat pump air curtains are usually cheaper to run than electric ones.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles 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.
Types of premises we cover in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
- 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.
- Warehouses and industrial: cooling for offices, mezzanines, control rooms and temperature-sensitive areas.
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).
Common questions from businesses in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
How much does an air curtain cost in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles?
Guide prices in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles run from about £1,500 to £5,195 per doorway, plus VAT. A typical job (single shop entrance, electric or heat pump) costs £2,050–£5,195 plus VAT. For Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, a travel charge is added and quoted in writing before the survey is booked.
Do you also cover Highland and Argyll and Bute?
Yes. Alongside Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, we also cover Highland and Argyll and Bute. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
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.
Are they noisy?
Modern units are quiet at normal speeds. We select units sized so they do not need to run flat out.
Need air curtains in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles?
Visits to Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles are by arrangement: a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked.