HVAC design and heat load surveys in Slough
HVAC design and heat load surveys for businesses in Slough — 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 Slough?
Budget roughly £570–£2,795 per project ex VAT in Slough. 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 Slough and nearby
Slough has the full mix of premises that need cooling and heating: offices, shops, restaurants, gyms, clinics and technical rooms.
Postcode districts we cover in Slough include SL1 and SL95. We also work in nearby Windsor, Maidenhead and Gerrards Cross. Buildings across Berkshire range from converted period offices to modern units with deep ceiling voids, so we measure each site rather than relying on a standard package.
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
Local guide prices for Slough
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.
The steps for a project in Slough
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 Slough screened and tidy at the end of each day.
Specify
You receive drawings and a specification.
Local points to consider
Noise
Outdoor unit noise is designed in from the start, not fixed afterwards.
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.
Diversity
Not every room peaks at once; good design accounts for diversity so central plant is not oversized.
Leased premises
If your Slough 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.
Typical premises in Slough
- 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.
- Warehouses and industrial: cooling for offices, mezzanines, control rooms and temperature-sensitive areas.
Compliance in England: refrigerant work falls under GB F-gas rules, and buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).
Your questions answered
How much does HVAC design cost in Slough?
Guide prices in Slough 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 Windsor, Maidenhead and Gerrards Cross?
Yes. Alongside Slough, we also cover Windsor, Maidenhead and Gerrards Cross. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Slough?
All of them, including SL1 and SL95. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
Do you provide noise data for planning?
Yes. We can supply manufacturer noise data and calculations to support a planning application.
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.
Talk to us about your premises in Slough
Heat loads for single installations are free with a quote; design fees are confirmed before work starts.