HVAC design and heat load surveys in County Armagh
HVAC design and heat load surveys for businesses in County Armagh — 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 County Armagh?
Our guide range in County Armagh is £455–£2,250 per project before VAT; a typical job (design package for a 300–800 m² office) is £915–£2,250 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.
Working in County Armagh
We cover all of County Armagh, including Craigavon, Portadown, Newry and Armagh. We quote for premises right across County Armagh, including rural and edge-of-town sites.
Postcode districts we cover include BT35, BT60, BT61, BT62, BT63, BT64, BT65 and BT67. We plan work in County Armagh so the noisy parts happen when they disturb your business least.
What the job covers
- System options with pros, cons and budget costs
- Layout drawings for units, pipework and condensate
- Electrical load and supply requirements
- Noise data for planning or landlord approval
- Written specification for pricing
HVAC design prices in County Armagh
Prices below include our regional adjustment for Northern Ireland (8% 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 | £455–£915 | £546–£1,098 | per project |
| Design package, larger premises | £915–£2,250 | £1,098–£2,700 | per project |
| Noise assessment data pack for planning | £270–£825 | £324–£990 | per project |
Ex VAT. Design fees for larger projects are credited against installation if we carry it out.
The steps for a project in County Armagh
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 County Armagh we agree timings around your opening hours.
Specify
You receive drawings and a specification.
Things to check in County Armagh
Future use
Allow for growth in occupancy or IT load.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around County Armagh are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the council's planning service before work is booked.
Coordination
Ceiling, lighting, sprinkler and electrical layouts are coordinated early.
Working hours
Most County Armagh businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Premises we work in around County Armagh
- Offices: zoned cooling and heating for open-plan floors, meeting rooms and comms rooms.
- 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.
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
In Northern Ireland, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under EU F-gas rules that apply in Northern Ireland, with regular leak checks and records; buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total also need a periodic energy inspection.
Common questions from businesses in County Armagh
How much does HVAC design cost in County Armagh?
Guide prices in County Armagh run from about £455 to £2,250 per project, plus VAT. A typical job (design package for a 300–800 m² office) costs £915–£2,250 plus VAT. We confirm the price in writing before work starts.
Do you also cover County Down, County Antrim and County Tyrone?
Yes. Alongside County Armagh, we also cover County Down, County Antrim and County Tyrone. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Why do I need a heat load calculation?
It sizes the system to what the room actually needs, avoiding oversized equipment that wastes money and undersized equipment that cannot cope.
Can you produce a specification for tender?
Yes. We produce drawings and a written specification so contractors price the same system.
Talk to us about your premises in County Armagh
Heat loads for single installations are free with a quote; design fees are confirmed before work starts.