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Commercial ventilation in Cambridge

A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for commercial ventilation in Cambridge.

  • Free site survey and fixed written quote
  • Equipment, positions and price set out in writing
  • Work planned around your opening hours

How much does commercial ventilation cost in Cambridge?

Our guide range in Cambridge is £3,195–£26,500 per system before VAT; a typical job (supply and extract for a 150 m² office) is £7,500–£17,795 plus VAT. The fixed price follows a free survey.

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.

Where we work around Cambridge

Cambridge supports a mix of high-street retail, professional offices, hospitality and light industry.

We work across Cambridge's postcode districts, including CB5, CB21, CB22, CB23, CB24 and GL2. Neighbouring towns we cover include Newmarket, Ely and Huntingdon. We plan work in Cambridge so the noisy parts happen when they disturb your business least.

Included as standard

  • Fresh-air rate calculation for each space
  • Supply and extract fans, ductwork and grilles
  • Filters, attenuators and fire dampers where required
  • Air-flow measurement and balancing
  • Commissioning records

Local guide prices for Cambridge

Guide prices for Cambridge, set for the East of England. Your fixed price comes in writing.

Commercial ventilation guide prices, Cambridge
ItemGuide price (ex VAT)Inc VATBasis
Toilet or kitchenette extract£535–£1,550£642–£1,860per room
Supply and extract system, small premises£3,195–£10,750£3,834–£12,900per system
CO2 demand control£425–£1,350£510–£1,620per zone
Ductwork£70–£210£84–£252per metre

Ex VAT. Larger systems and fire-rated ductwork are priced from a full design.

How it works in Cambridge

  1. Assess

    We work out how many people use each space and the fresh-air rate needed.

  2. Design

    Fan, duct and grille sizes are designed for air flow, noise and energy use.

  3. Install

    Ductwork and fans are installed and connected to controls. We keep work areas in Cambridge screened and tidy at the end of each day.

  4. Balance

    Air flows are measured and balanced to the design.

Things to check in Cambridge

Heat recovery

Bringing in cold air in winter costs energy. Heat recovery units reclaim much of it.

Roof and height work

Flat roofs, high walls and atriums need the right access equipment and edge protection. We plan towers, MEWPs or scaffold before the job, not on the day.

Fire

Ducts passing through fire-rated walls or floors need fire dampers.

Neighbours and noise

Outdoor units near flats — common above shops — need careful siting so noise at neighbours' windows stays low. We choose positions and quieter units with that in mind.

Who we work with in Cambridge

  • Pubs and bars: cooling for busy bars, function rooms and cellars, sited with neighbours in mind.
  • Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
  • Offices: zoned cooling and heating for open-plan floors, meeting rooms and comms rooms.
  • Healthcare and dental: clean, quiet cooling for surgeries, clinics, dental practices and care settings.

Compliance in England: refrigerant work falls under GB F-gas rules, and buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).

Your questions answered

How much does commercial ventilation cost in Cambridge?

Guide prices in Cambridge run from about £3,195 to £26,500 per system, plus VAT. A typical job (supply and extract for a 150 m² office) costs £7,500–£17,795 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.

Do you also cover Newmarket, Ely and Huntingdon?

Yes. Alongside Cambridge, we also cover Newmarket, Ely and Huntingdon. Each has its own page with local guide prices.

Which postcodes do you cover in Cambridge?

All of them, including CB5, CB21, CB22 and CB23. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.

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.

Does air conditioning provide fresh air?

No. Most air conditioning recirculates room air. Fresh air needs a ventilation system or openable windows.

Talk to us about your premises in Cambridge

Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.

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