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Commercial ventilation in Edinburgh

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

  • 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 Edinburgh?

In Edinburgh, guide prices run from about £2,850 to £23,500 per system, plus VAT. A typical job (supply and extract for a 150 m² office) usually comes to £6,650–£15,850 plus VAT. Your exact price is fixed in writing once we have surveyed.

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.

Our coverage in Edinburgh

We cover all of Edinburgh, including Queensferry, Currie and Balerno. Wherever your premises are, the survey, quote and installation follow the same steps.

Postcode districts we cover include EH1, EH3, EH6, EH9, EH13, EH16, EH21 and EH30. Commercial ventilation in Edinburgh is priced from a written specification that lists the equipment, positions, controls and commissioning.

What we do

  • Fresh-air rate calculation for each space
  • Supply and extract fans, ductwork and grilles
  • Filters, attenuators and fire dampers where required
  • Controls such as timers or CO2 sensors
  • Air-flow measurement and balancing

Commercial ventilation prices in Edinburgh

Prices below include our regional adjustment for Scotland (4% below the UK guide).

Commercial ventilation guide prices, Edinburgh
ItemGuide price (ex VAT)Inc VATBasis
Toilet or kitchenette extract£475–£1,395£570–£1,674per room
Supply and extract system, small premises£2,850–£9,550£3,420–£11,460per system
CO2 demand control£380–£1,195£456–£1,434per zone
Ductwork£60–£185£72–£222per metre

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

How a job in Edinburgh works

  1. Assess

    We work out how many people use each space and the fresh-air rate needed. For sites in Edinburgh we confirm access and parking beforehand.

  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.

  4. Balance

    Air flows are measured and balanced to the design.

Things to check in Edinburgh

Fire

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

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.

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.

Conservation areas

Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Edinburgh are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.

Types of premises we cover in Edinburgh

  • Offices: zoned cooling and heating for open-plan floors, meeting rooms and comms rooms.
  • Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
  • 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.

Two rules matter for most businesses in Scotland: GB F-gas rules (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for systems of 12 kW or more.

Common questions from businesses in Edinburgh

How much does commercial ventilation cost in Edinburgh?

Guide prices in Edinburgh run from about £2,850 to £23,500 per system, plus VAT. A typical job (supply and extract for a 150 m² office) costs £6,650–£15,850 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.

Do you also cover the Lothians, Fife and Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire?

Yes. Alongside Edinburgh, we also cover the Lothians, Fife and Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire. Each has its own page with local guide prices.

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 Edinburgh

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

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