Commercial ventilation in Oban
Commercial ventilation for businesses in Oban — surveyed, designed and priced in writing before any work starts.
- Survey by arrangement, travel charge quoted first
- Equipment, positions and price set out in writing
- Work planned around your opening hours
How much does commercial ventilation cost in Oban?
Budget roughly £3,095–£25,500 per system ex VAT in Oban. 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.
Covering Oban and nearby
Oban is a smaller town in Argyll and Bute, with independent shops, offices, surgeries, pubs and local business units.
We work across Oban's postcode districts, including PA34. For commercial ventilation in Oban, the survey looks at how the space is used, where equipment and ductwork can go and what the electrical supply can take.
We cover Oban 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 the job covers
- 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
- Commissioning records
Local guide prices for Oban
Guide prices for Oban, set for the north of Scotland. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| 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.
From enquiry to handover in Oban
Assess
We work out how many people use each space and the fresh-air rate needed. For sites in Oban 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.
What to think about in Oban
Fire
Ducts passing through fire-rated walls or floors need fire dampers.
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.
Noise
Fans and grilles are selected and attenuated to keep noise down.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Oban 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.
Who we work with in Oban
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
- 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.
- Pubs and bars: cooling for busy bars, function rooms and cellars, sited with neighbours in mind.
In Scotland, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; systems with an effective output of 12 kW or more also need a periodic energy inspection.
FAQs for Oban
How much does commercial ventilation cost in Oban?
Guide prices in Oban 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 Oban, a travel charge is added and quoted in writing before the survey is booked.
Which postcodes do you cover in Oban?
All of them, including PA34. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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.
Can ventilation and air conditioning work together?
Yes, and they should. We coordinate grilles, controls and set points so both systems work efficiently.
Need commercial ventilation in Oban?
Visits to Oban are 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.