HVAC design and heat load surveys in Balerno
HVAC design and heat load surveys for businesses in Balerno — surveyed, designed and priced in writing before any work starts.
- Design fees confirmed in writing first
- Equipment, positions and price set out in writing
- Work planned around your opening hours
How much does HVAC design cost in Balerno?
Budget roughly £475–£2,350 per project ex VAT in Balerno. For a typical job — design package for a 300–800 m² office — expect £955–£2,350 plus VAT. Your exact price is fixed in writing before any work starts.
An HVAC design and heat load survey works out how much heating and cooling each space needs — from occupancy, equipment, lighting, glazing, orientation and the building fabric — and sets out the system type, unit sizes and positions, pipe and duct routes and controls in a written specification.
Covering Balerno and nearby
In a town like Balerno, a single wall unit for a shop or a cassette for a surgery makes a real difference in summer. Edinburgh is about 12 km away.
We work across Balerno's postcode districts, including EH14. We also work in nearby Currie, Penicuik and Broxburn. Buildings across Edinburgh range from converted period offices to modern units with deep ceiling voids, so we measure each site rather than relying on a standard package.
Included as standard
- Room-by-room heat gain and heat loss calculations
- Layout drawings for units, pipework and condensate
- Electrical load and supply requirements
- Noise data for planning or landlord approval
- Written specification for pricing
Guide prices in Balerno
Prices below include our regional adjustment for Scotland (4% below the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat load survey for a single installation | Free | Free | free with a quote |
| Design package, small premises | £475–£955 | £570–£1,146 | per project |
| Design package, larger premises | £955–£2,350 | £1,146–£2,820 | per project |
| Noise assessment data pack for planning | £285–£860 | £342–£1,032 | per project |
Ex VAT. Design fees for larger projects are credited against installation if we carry it out.
How we work in Balerno
Brief
We agree the use, occupancy, hours and budget.
Survey
We measure the space and record fabric, glazing and services.
Calculate and design
Loads are calculated and a system designed. In Balerno we agree timings around your opening hours.
Specify
You receive drawings and a specification.
Things to check in Balerno
Future use
Allow for growth in occupancy or IT load.
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.
Coordination
Ceiling, lighting, sprinkler and electrical layouts are coordinated early.
Working hours
Most Balerno businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Typical premises in Balerno
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
- Warehouses and industrial: cooling for offices, mezzanines, control rooms and temperature-sensitive areas.
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.
FAQs for Balerno
How much does HVAC design cost in Balerno?
Guide prices in Balerno run from about £475 to £2,350 per project, plus VAT. A typical job (design package for a 300–800 m² office) costs £955–£2,350 plus VAT. We confirm the price in writing before work starts.
Do you also cover Currie, Penicuik and Broxburn?
Yes. Alongside Balerno, we also cover Currie, Penicuik and Broxburn. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Balerno?
All of them, including EH14. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
Is the survey free?
For a straightforward installation, the survey and heat load are free with your quote. Full design packages for larger projects are charged and credited if we install.
Can you produce a specification for tender?
Yes. We produce drawings and a written specification so contractors price the same system.
Get a guide price for Balerno
Heat loads for single installations are free with a quote; design fees are confirmed before work starts.