HVAC design and heat load surveys in East Sussex
HVAC design and heat load surveys for businesses in East Sussex — 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 East Sussex?
Our guide range in East Sussex is £570–£2,795 per project before VAT; a typical job (design package for a 300–800 m² office) is £1,150–£2,795 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 East Sussex and nearby
We cover all of East Sussex, including Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, Hove and Bexhill-on-Sea. Each town below has its own page with local guide prices.
Postcode districts we cover include BN1, BN8, BN23, BN50, RH18, TN20, TN34 and TN40. We plan work in East Sussex so the noisy parts happen when they disturb your business least.
What is included
- Room-by-room heat gain and heat loss calculations
- System options with pros, cons and budget costs
- Electrical load and supply requirements
- Noise data for planning or landlord approval
- Written specification for pricing
HVAC design prices in East Sussex
These guide prices are adjusted for the South East, where labour and access costs run about 15% above 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 | £570–£1,150 | £684–£1,380 | per project |
| Design package, larger premises | £1,150–£2,795 | £1,380–£3,354 | per project |
| Noise assessment data pack for planning | £340–£1,050 | £408–£1,260 | per project |
Ex VAT. Design fees for larger projects are credited against installation if we carry it out.
How we work in East Sussex
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 East Sussex we agree timings around your opening hours.
Specify
You receive drawings and a specification.
What to think about in East Sussex
Noise
Outdoor unit noise is designed in from the start, not fixed afterwards.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in East Sussex 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.
Future use
Allow for growth in occupancy or IT load.
Working hours
Most East Sussex businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Typical premises in East Sussex
- Offices: zoned cooling and heating for open-plan floors, meeting rooms and comms rooms.
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
Two rules matter for most businesses in England: GB F-gas rules (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for more than 12 kW of air conditioning.
Questions about HVAC design in East Sussex
How much does HVAC design cost in East Sussex?
Guide prices in East Sussex run from about £570 to £2,795 per project, plus VAT. A typical job (design package for a 300–800 m² office) costs £1,150–£2,795 plus VAT. We confirm the price in writing before work starts.
Do you also cover West Sussex, Surrey and Kent?
Yes. Alongside East Sussex, we also cover West Sussex, Surrey and Kent. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Can you produce a specification for tender?
Yes. We produce drawings and a written specification so contractors price the same system.
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.
Get a guide price for East Sussex
Heat loads for single installations are free with a quote; design fees are confirmed before work starts.