Commercial ventilation in Manchester
Commercial ventilation for businesses in Manchester — 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 commercial ventilation cost in Manchester?
Our guide range in Manchester is £2,895–£23,995 per system before VAT; a typical job (supply and extract for a 150 m² office) is £6,795–£16,150 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.
Working in Manchester
In Manchester, commercial premises range from city-centre office blocks and shopping streets to restaurants, hotels and industrial estates.
That includes premises in M1, M2, M3, M4, M9 and M11 and the surrounding districts. We also cover Salford, Eccles and Prestwich, all within easy reach of Manchester. For commercial ventilation in Manchester, the survey looks at how the space is used, where equipment and ductwork can go and what the electrical supply can take.
What you get
- 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
- Commissioning records
Local guide prices for Manchester
These guide prices are adjusted for the North West, where labour and access costs run about 2% below the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toilet or kitchenette extract | £485–£1,395 | £582–£1,674 | per room |
| Supply and extract system, small premises | £2,895–£9,750 | £3,474–£11,700 | per system |
| CO2 demand control | £385–£1,195 | £462–£1,434 | per zone |
| Ductwork | £65–£190 | £78–£228 | per metre |
Ex VAT. Larger systems and fire-rated ductwork are priced from a full design.
From enquiry to handover in Manchester
Assess
We work out how many people use each space and the fresh-air rate needed.
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. We keep work areas in Manchester screened and tidy at the end of each day.
Balance
Air flows are measured and balanced to the design.
Before you book in Manchester
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.
Building Regulations
New or altered ventilation in England must meet Approved Document F. We design to it and hand over the commissioning records.
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.
Premises we work in around Manchester
- 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.
- Healthcare and dental: clean, quiet cooling for surgeries, clinics, dental practices and care settings.
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
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 Manchester?
Guide prices in Manchester run from about £2,895 to £23,995 per system, plus VAT. A typical job (supply and extract for a 150 m² office) costs £6,795–£16,150 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Salford, Eccles and Prestwich?
Yes. Alongside Manchester, we also cover Salford, Eccles and Prestwich. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Manchester?
All of them, including M1, M2, M3 and M4. 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.
Do you install kitchen extraction?
Commercial kitchen canopies are a specialist area. We focus on general supply and extract, toilets and heat recovery, and can advise on kitchen requirements.
Get a guide price for Manchester
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.