HVAC design and heat load surveys in Gillingham
HVAC design and heat load surveys for businesses in Gillingham — 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 Gillingham?
Budget roughly £570–£2,795 per project ex VAT in Gillingham. For a typical job — design package for a 300–800 m² office — expect £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.
Gillingham and surrounding areas
Gillingham supports a mix of high-street retail, professional offices, hospitality and light industry. Maidstone is about 14 km away.
That includes premises in ME7, NR34 and SP8 and the surrounding districts. We also cover Chatham, Rochester and Strood, all within easy reach of Gillingham. We plan work in Gillingham so the noisy parts happen when they disturb your business least.
What we do
- 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
HVAC design prices in Gillingham
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.
From enquiry to handover in Gillingham
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. We keep work areas in Gillingham screened and tidy at the end of each day.
Specify
You receive drawings and a specification.
Points to plan for in Gillingham
Coordination
Ceiling, lighting, sprinkler and electrical layouts are coordinated early.
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.
Diversity
Not every room peaks at once; good design accounts for diversity so central plant is not oversized.
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.
Who we work with in Gillingham
- Healthcare and dental: clean, quiet cooling for surgeries, clinics, dental practices and care settings.
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
- Pubs and bars: cooling for busy bars, function rooms and cellars, sited with neighbours in mind.
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.
Common questions from businesses in Gillingham
How much does HVAC design cost in Gillingham?
Guide prices in Gillingham 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 Chatham, Rochester and Strood?
Yes. Alongside Gillingham, we also cover Chatham, Rochester and Strood. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Gillingham?
All of them, including ME7, NR34 and SP8. 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.
Do you provide noise data for planning?
Yes. We can supply manufacturer noise data and calculations to support a planning application.
Need HVAC design and heat load surveys in Gillingham?
Heat loads for single installations are free with a quote; design fees are confirmed before work starts.