FAQs

We design, manufacture and install against BS 476 and EN 1366 for fire and smoke control, DW/144 for sheet metal ductwork, and DW/172 for kitchen extract. Full audit paperwork accompanies every project.

Yes — every project ships with a full audit pack at handover, covering compliance documentation, certification and the records main contractors and specifiers need to sign off against the relevant standards.

BS 476 tests the fire resistance of building elements (including ductwork); EN 1366 is the European service-install fire-resistance standard. We design smoke-extract ductwork to comply with both — the audit pack at handover documents the chain of evidence.

Inside one working day, with a senior contact and an outline approach. You'll speak to one of the principals (Tom or Joe) from the first call.

Ideally: building type and scale, programme dates, M&E drawings if available, standards required, and a key contact. We can also work from a brief description and a site visit if drawings aren't ready.

Yes — we're based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, and deliver projects nationwide. Recent work covers Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, London, Liverpool, Doncaster and Newcastle.

Yes. Send PQQs and ITTs to tenders@ventexuk.co.uk and we'll respond within the tender window with a senior contact and a delivery approach.

Yes — Constructionline and CHAS registered. SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are currently in progress and will be added to the audit pack once granted.

One of the principals (Tom or Joe) is the senior contact on every project — from estimating through to handover. No handoff between teams.