Air curtains in St Helens
Air curtains for businesses in St Helens — 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 St Helens?
Our guide range in St Helens is £1,395–£4,850 per doorway before VAT; a typical job (single shop entrance, electric or heat pump) is £1,895–£4,850 plus VAT. Your exact price is fixed in writing once we have surveyed.
An air curtain is a unit mounted above a doorway that blows a controlled stream of air down across the opening.
Our coverage in St Helens
St Helens has the full mix of premises that need cooling and heating: offices, shops, restaurants, gyms, clinics and technical rooms.
We cover every St Helens postcode, including PO33 and WA10. Neighbouring towns we cover include Prescot, Ashton in Makerfield and Huyton. For air curtains in St Helens, 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
- Ambient, electric, water or heat pump air curtain options
- Surface, recessed or concealed mounting
- Connection to the air conditioning system where suitable
- Commissioning
Air curtains prices in St Helens
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the North West (2% below the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambient (unheated) air curtain | £1,395–£2,395 | £1,674–£2,874 | per doorway |
| Electrically heated air curtain | £1,895–£3,395 | £2,274–£4,074 | per doorway |
| Heat pump (DX) air curtain | £2,895–£4,850 | £3,474–£5,820 | per doorway |
| Recessed / concealed installation | £385–£975 | £462–£1,170 | per doorway |
Ex VAT, supply and install. Electrical supply upgrades priced after survey.
The steps for a project in St Helens
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 St Helens 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 St Helens
Sizing
The curtain should cover the full door width and reach the floor at the right velocity.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in St Helens 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.
Controls
Door contacts stop the unit running when the door is closed.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around St Helens 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 St Helens
- 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.
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
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.
Your questions answered
How much does an air curtain cost in St Helens?
Guide prices in St Helens run from about £1,395 to £4,850 per doorway, plus VAT. A typical job (single shop entrance, electric or heat pump) costs £1,895–£4,850 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Prescot, Ashton in Makerfield and Huyton?
Yes. Alongside St Helens, we also cover Prescot, Ashton in Makerfield and Huyton. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in St Helens?
All of them, including PO33 and WA10. 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.
Are they noisy?
Modern units are quiet at normal speeds. We select units sized so they do not need to run flat out.
Talk to us about your premises in St Helens
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.