Commercial ventilation in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Commercial ventilation for businesses in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles — 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 Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles?
In Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, guide prices run from about £3,095 to £25,500 per system, plus VAT. A typical job (supply and extract for a 150 m² office) usually comes to £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.
Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles and surrounding areas
We cover Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles by arrangement, including Stornoway, Kirkwall and Lerwick. We quote for premises right across Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, including rural and edge-of-town sites.
Postcode districts we cover include HS1, HS3, HS5, HS7, HS9, KW16, ZE1 and ZE3. We plan work in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles so the noisy parts happen when they disturb your business least.
We cover Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles 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
- 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 Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
These guide prices are adjusted for the north of Scotland, where labour and access costs run about 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.
The steps for a project in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
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. In Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles we agree timings around your opening hours.
Balance
Air flows are measured and balanced to the design.
What to think about in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Noise
Fans and grilles are selected and attenuated to keep noise down.
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.
Heat recovery
Bringing in cold air in winter costs energy. Heat recovery units reclaim much of it.
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.
Typical premises in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
- Pubs and bars: cooling for busy bars, function rooms and cellars, sited with neighbours in mind.
- Offices: zoned cooling and heating for open-plan floors, meeting rooms and comms rooms.
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
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.
Your questions answered
How much does commercial ventilation cost in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles?
Guide prices in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles 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 Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, a travel charge is added and quoted in writing before the survey is booked.
Do you also cover Highland and Argyll and Bute?
Yes. Alongside Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, we also cover Highland and Argyll and Bute. 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.
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 Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles?
Visits to Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles 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.