Commercial ventilation in Thatcham
Commercial ventilation for businesses in Thatcham — 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 Thatcham?
Our guide range in Thatcham is £3,395–£27,995 per system before VAT; a typical job (supply and extract for a 150 m² office) is £7,995–£18,995 plus VAT. You get a fixed written quote after the 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 Thatcham
In Thatcham, typical premises are high-street shops, offices above them, surgeries, salons and local industrial units. Basingstoke is about 20 km away.
We work across Thatcham's postcode districts, including RG18. Nearby, we also cover Newbury (about 4 km), Basingstoke (about 20 km) and Reading (about 21 km). Commercial ventilation in Thatcham is priced from a written specification that lists the equipment, positions, controls and commissioning.
What we do
- Fresh-air rate calculation for each space
- Filters, attenuators and fire dampers where required
- Controls such as timers or CO2 sensors
- Air-flow measurement and balancing
- Commissioning records
Prices in Thatcham
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the South East (15% above the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toilet or kitchenette extract | £570–£1,650 | £684–£1,980 | per room |
| Supply and extract system, small premises | £3,395–£11,450 | £4,074–£13,740 | per system |
| CO2 demand control | £455–£1,450 | £546–£1,740 | per zone |
| Ductwork | £75–£225 | £90–£270 | per metre |
Ex VAT. Larger systems and fire-rated ductwork are priced from a full design.
The steps for a project in Thatcham
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 Thatcham screened and tidy at the end of each day.
Balance
Air flows are measured and balanced to the design.
Points to plan for in Thatcham
Fire
Ducts passing through fire-rated walls or floors need fire dampers.
Working hours
Most Thatcham businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Building Regulations
New or altered ventilation in England must meet Approved Document F. We design to it and hand over the commissioning records.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Thatcham 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.
Types of premises we cover in Thatcham
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
- 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.
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
In England, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total also need a periodic energy inspection.
FAQs for Thatcham
How much does commercial ventilation cost in Thatcham?
Guide prices in Thatcham run from about £3,395 to £27,995 per system, plus VAT. A typical job (supply and extract for a 150 m² office) costs £7,995–£18,995 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Newbury, Basingstoke and Reading?
Yes. Alongside Thatcham, we also cover Newbury, Basingstoke and Reading. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Thatcham?
All of them, including RG18. 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.
Need commercial ventilation in Thatcham?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.