HVAC design and heat load surveys in Hove
HVAC design and heat load surveys for businesses in Hove — 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 Hove?
Budget roughly £570–£2,795 per project ex VAT in Hove. 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.
Covering Hove and nearby
Hove supports a mix of high-street retail, professional offices, hospitality and light industry. Brighton is about 2 km away.
We work across Hove's postcode districts, including BN3. Neighbouring towns we cover include Brighton, Portslade and Shoreham-by-Sea. We plan work in Hove 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
- Layout drawings for units, pipework and condensate
- Electrical load and supply requirements
- Noise data for planning or landlord approval
Prices in Hove
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 it works in Hove
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 Hove we agree timings around your opening hours.
Specify
You receive drawings and a specification.
Points to plan for in Hove
Diversity
Not every room peaks at once; good design accounts for diversity so central plant is not oversized.
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.
Shared buildings
In multi-let buildings, roof space, risers and plant areas are often controlled by a managing agent. We work to their permits and method-statement requirements.
Premises we work in around Hove
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
- Healthcare and dental: clean, quiet cooling for surgeries, clinics, dental practices and care settings.
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
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 Hove
How much does HVAC design cost in Hove?
Guide prices in Hove 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 Brighton, Portslade and Shoreham-by-Sea?
Yes. Alongside Hove, we also cover Brighton, Portslade and Shoreham-by-Sea. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Hove?
All of them, including BN3. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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 Hove
Heat loads for single installations are free with a quote; design fees are confirmed before work starts.