At Dura duct UK, we understand that accurate estimating is essential for project success, performance, and sustainability. Our commitment to precision and reliability ensures that every estimate supports durable, efficient, and compliant ventilation systems — helping clients plan with confidence and achieve long-term value.

Key Benefits:

Accurate Costing: Our estimates are built on real-world experience and live supplier pricing, ensuring precision, transparency, and value for money.
Efficiency and Value: We help clients optimise budgets, reduce waste, and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising on quality.
Trusted Supplier Network: Through our strong supplier relationships, we provide quotes based on live market rates and offer discounted options when using our recommended partners.

Proven Performance:

Clients have benefited from transparent, detailed estimates that improve project planning, reduce delays, and enhance cost control across residential, commercial, and refurbishment projects. [Include a brief case study or testimonial here.]

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At Duraduct UK, we understand the importance of adhering to industry regulations and standards when preparing accurate and compliant estimates for ventilation projects. Our commitment to regulatory compliance and technical precision provides clients with complete confidence that every cost assessment aligns with legal, safety, and performance requirements from the very start.

Relevant Regulations and Standards

Our estimating process follows the latest UK and industry standards to ensure accuracy, safety, and compliance at every stage:

• Building Regulations (Part F): Ensures all ventilation estimates reflect the requirements for adequate air quality in residential and commercial buildings.

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Supports safe project planning by accounting for systems that promote healthy working environments.

• Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations: Encourages accurate costing of energy-efficient systems to reduce long-term operational costs and environmental impact.

• DW144: The benchmark for ductwork specification — all estimates are aligned with its guidance for materials, construction, and standards.

• DW191/TR19: Considered in estimating for future maintenance, safety, and cleaning compliance.

• DW172: Applied when estimating for commercial kitchen systems, ensuring proper allowances for fire resistance, hygiene, and grease extraction.

• DW154: Covers plastic ductwork suitable for corrosive environments.

• DW145: Used to ensure fire and smoke damper costs meet current safety standards.

• DW171: Referenced when estimating systems that include air handling units.

• DW132: Ensures costings for grilles and diffusers meet performance and compliance requirements.

• DW143: Guides the inclusion of duct leakage testing costs within estimates.

Industry Experience

With over a decade of experience in the ventilation sector, our team brings real-world insight to every estimate. This practical background ensures our costings are realistic, compliant, and based on current site conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is compliance important in estimating?
Compliance ensures that all estimates meet legal and industry standards, helping clients avoid costly redesigns or non-compliance issues during construction.

2. How do you ensure your estimates meet regulations?
We reference up-to-date regulations and manufacturer data, ensuring all materials and systems included in our estimates meet current compliance standards.

3. What qualifications should I look for in an estimating company?
Look for proven technical qualifications and hands-on experience in the industry. This combination ensures estimates are both accurate and practical for real-world application.

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