Commercial ventilation in Argyll and Bute
Commercial ventilation for businesses in Argyll and Bute — surveyed, designed and priced in writing before any work starts.
- Free survey; remote and island locations by arrangement
- Equipment, positions and price set out in writing
- Work planned around your opening hours
How much does commercial ventilation cost in Argyll and Bute?
Budget roughly £3,095–£25,500 per system ex VAT in Argyll and Bute. For a typical job — supply and extract for a 150 m² office — expect £7,295–£17,295 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.
Commercial ventilation brings outdoor air into a building and removes stale air, using fans and ductwork to supply and extract air at the rates needed for the number of people and the activity.
Argyll and Bute and surrounding areas
We cover all of Argyll and Bute, including Helensburgh, Dunoon, Oban and Rothesay. Remote and island locations are covered by arrangement.
Postcode districts we cover include FK17, PA23, PA30, PA37, PA46, PA63, PA71 and PA78. For commercial ventilation in Argyll and Bute, the survey looks at how the space is used, where equipment and ductwork can go and what the electrical supply can take.
Remote and island locations in Argyll and Bute are covered 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 we do
- Fresh-air rate calculation for each space
- Filters, attenuators and fire dampers where required
- Controls such as timers or CO2 sensors
- Air-flow measurement and balancing
- Commissioning records
Prices in Argyll and Bute
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the north of Scotland (5% above the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toilet or kitchenette extract | £520–£1,500 | £624–£1,800 | per room |
| Supply and extract system, small premises | £3,095–£10,450 | £3,714–£12,540 | per system |
| CO2 demand control | £415–£1,295 | £498–£1,554 | per zone |
| Ductwork | £70–£205 | £84–£246 | per metre |
Ex VAT. Larger systems and fire-rated ductwork are priced from a full design.
How we work in Argyll and Bute
Assess
We work out how many people use each space and the fresh-air rate needed. For sites in Argyll and Bute we confirm access and parking beforehand.
Design
Fan, duct and grille sizes are designed for air flow, noise and energy use.
Install
Ductwork and fans are installed and connected to controls.
Balance
Air flows are measured and balanced to the design.
Points to plan for in Argyll and Bute
Fire
Ducts passing through fire-rated walls or floors need fire dampers.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Argyll and Bute are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Building Regulations
New or altered ventilation in Scotland must meet Section 3 of the Scottish building standards. We design to it and hand over the commissioning records.
Shared buildings
In multi-let buildings, roof space, risers and plant areas are often controlled by a managing agent. We work to their permits and method-statement requirements.
Types of premises we cover in Argyll and Bute
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
- Healthcare and dental: clean, quiet cooling for surgeries, clinics, dental practices and care settings.
- Pubs and bars: cooling for busy bars, function rooms and cellars, sited with neighbours in mind.
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).
FAQs for Argyll and Bute
How much does commercial ventilation cost in Argyll and Bute?
Guide prices in Argyll and Bute run from about £3,095 to £25,500 per system, plus VAT. A typical job (supply and extract for a 150 m² office) costs £7,295–£17,295 plus VAT. For remote and island locations in Argyll and Bute, a travel charge is added and quoted in writing before the survey is booked.
Do you also cover Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, Dunbartonshire and Ayrshire?
Yes. Alongside Argyll and Bute, we also cover Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, Dunbartonshire and Ayrshire. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Does air conditioning provide fresh air?
No. Most air conditioning recirculates room air. Fresh air needs a ventilation system or openable windows.
How much fresh air does an office need?
Guidance for offices is typically around 10 litres per second per person, with more for rooms with higher pollutant loads. We calculate it per space.
Need commercial ventilation in Argyll and Bute?
Free survey for mainland installations; remote and island locations in Argyll and Bute are by arrangement, and 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.