Ductwork & Ventilation Contractors · United Kingdom

Ventilation systems, delivered to the highest standard.

We design, manufacture and install ductwork systems for residential, commercial and industrial buildings across the UK — with the auditing and paperwork to back every project.

Trusted by main contractors and M&E consultants across the UK — from residential blocks to industrial facilities.

— Standards

BS 476 · EN 1366
DW/144 · DW/172

— Coverage

Nationwide
From our Barnsley office

Working with main contractors & consultants nationwide

FDSUKCrestwood & HaleNORTHPOINTPennine M&EVellis GroupHartcliffeARTEM/CO

01 — Capabilities

Specialists in the supply, delivery and installation of ductwork systems.

Ductwork installation in progress

01 / Capability

Galvanised Ductwork

Premium galvanised ductwork manufactured and installed to DW/144, across a multitude of applications and environments.

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02 / Capability

Fire & Smoke Extract

Ducted smoke extract systems for smoke shafts, lobbies and corridors — tested to BS 476 and EN 1366 for residential applications.

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03 / Capability

Air Handling & Equipment

Fans, AHUs, grilles, louvres and bespoke equipment supplied through our long-established supply chain.

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04 / Capability

Commercial Kitchen Extract

Grease-laden vapour extract systems engineered to DW/172 for restaurants, hotels and large catering kitchens.

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02 — By the numbers

New company. Team with decades behind it.

Ventex was formed in 2024, but the team behind it isn't new. We were brought together by a select group of individuals with decades of combined experience delivering every aspect of ductwork and ventilation — which is why we were able to hit the ground running from day one.

2024

Company established — Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Decades

Combined team experience in ductwork & ventilation

100%

Audit-backed paperwork on every project

03 — Featured project

A representative example of how we deliver.

From the first survey through to handover, every project is delivered with the same commitment to quality on-site and to the rigour of the paperwork. Here's a recent piece of work that illustrates the approach.

Case study · 2026

Residential — Featured project

Plot 14, Manchester — ducted smoke extract.

Supply and installation of a fire-rated smoke extract system serving the smoke shafts and lobbies of a 14-storey residential block in central Manchester. Designed, manufactured and signed off to BS 476 and EN 1366.

— SectorResidential
— ScopeDesign · Supply · Install
— StandardsBS 476 · EN 1366
— StatusCompleted Q3 2025

04 — Sectors

Across every sector we serve.

— Sector 01

Residential

Smoke shafts, lobbies and apartment ventilation for residential blocks.

— Sector 02

Commercial

Offices, retail, hospitality and education projects across the UK.

— Sector 03

Industrial

Heavy-duty extract and supply for manufacturing and logistics facilities.

05 — What clients say

Trusted by the professionals who specify our work.

NJNick Jeary
FDSUK · Regular client

We regularly engage Ventex for our ducting works, and the experience has consistently been honest, efficient, and hassle-free. With Tom and Joe leading the team, we know we're in extremely capable hands.

07 — Get in touch

Have a project? Let's talk.

Looking for a reliable, professional team to work with on your next ductwork or ventilation project? We respond within one working day.

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