HVAC design and heat load surveys in Portsmouth
HVAC design and heat load surveys for businesses in Portsmouth — 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 Portsmouth?
Our guide range in Portsmouth 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.
Portsmouth and surrounding areas
Portsmouth has the full mix of premises that need cooling and heating: offices, shops, restaurants, gyms, clinics and technical rooms.
Postcode districts we cover in Portsmouth include PO5. We also work in nearby Gosport, Fareham and Havant. For HVAC design and heat load surveys in Portsmouth, the survey looks at how the space is used, where equipment and ductwork can go and what the electrical supply can take.
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 Portsmouth
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the South East (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.
The steps for a project in Portsmouth
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 Portsmouth we agree timings around your opening hours.
Specify
You receive drawings and a specification.
Things to check in Portsmouth
Noise
Outdoor unit noise is designed in from the start, not fixed afterwards.
Leased premises
If your Portsmouth premises are leased, the landlord's written consent is usually needed for external units, wall penetrations and roof access. We provide drawings and data sheets for the request.
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.
Who we work with in Portsmouth
- Healthcare and dental: clean, quiet cooling for surgeries, clinics, dental practices and care settings.
- Warehouses and industrial: cooling for offices, mezzanines, control rooms and temperature-sensitive areas.
- Pubs and bars: cooling for busy bars, function rooms and cellars, sited with neighbours in mind.
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
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 Portsmouth
How much does HVAC design cost in Portsmouth?
Guide prices in Portsmouth 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 Gosport, Fareham and Havant?
Yes. Alongside Portsmouth, we also cover Gosport, Fareham and Havant. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Portsmouth?
All of them, including PO5. 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.
Need HVAC design and heat load surveys in Portsmouth?
Heat loads for single installations are free with a quote; design fees are confirmed before work starts.