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Custom Ventilation System Design & Installation for Homes and Businesses—Book a Free On-Site Consultation

Experience tailored ventilation solutions engineered for comfort, health, and energy efficiency, starting with a free on-site consultation where our certified specialists evaluate your spaces, discuss goals, and outline a clear project roadmap that aligns performance, compliance, aesthetics, and budget without compromising long-term reliability or indoor air quality outcomes.

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About Our Ventilation Experts

We are a certified team of ventilation designers, installers, and commissioning specialists dedicated to healthier buildings and quieter comfort, combining ASHRAE-informed engineering with meticulous craftsmanship, transparent communication, and strong safety practices to deliver reliable performance, code compliance, and measurable indoor air quality improvements for homes and businesses.

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Free On-Site Consultation

Schedule a no-obligation visit where we assess occupancy, building layout, existing equipment, and airflow challenges, then provide a concise action plan describing potential system approaches, expected benefits, and next steps so you can make confident, informed decisions before committing to design or installation.

What We Evaluate Room by Room

Our specialist walks through each room to observe moisture, odors, temperature variation, and airflow patterns, documenting building envelope conditions, door undercuts, grille placement, and pressure imbalances, ensuring the proposed ventilation concept addresses comfort, contaminant dilution, and balanced exhaust and supply without overventilating or wasting energy.

Tools and Measurements We Use

We utilize anemometers, hygrometers, CO2 meters, and infrared thermography to quantify airflow, humidity, and temperature differentials, while measuring static pressure and verifying duct integrity, allowing us to correlate comfort concerns with measurable data and propose targeted solutions that improve air exchange rates, filtration, and noise levels with verifiable results.

Immediate Recommendations You Receive

Before we leave, you receive prioritized recommendations covering quick wins, longer-term upgrades, and safety considerations, including fresh air strategies, ideal grille placements, potential ERV or HRV applications, and an overview of expected energy impacts, helping you plan an approach that balances practicality, cost, and measurable performance gains.

Residential Ventilation Solutions

We tailor balanced ventilation systems for houses, apartments, and multi-family units, aligning duct routes, airflows, and filtration with lifestyle needs, humidity targets, and building envelope realities, producing quiet, efficient results that enhance sleep quality, odor control, and overall indoor health for every occupant.

Whole-Home Balanced Ventilation

Balanced systems supply fresh, filtered air while exhausting stale indoor air at matched rates, stabilizing pressure and humidity to protect finishes and reduce condensation risks, with distribution carefully sized to avoid drafts, cold spots, and noise while respecting architectural constraints and homeowner preferences for grille placement and appearance.

Kitchen and Bath Exhaust Optimization

We redesign duct runs, select right-sized fans, and introduce backdraft dampers and continuous low-speed modes to efficiently remove moisture and odors, preventing mold while maintaining comfort, and ensure capture efficiency at the source with proper hood overlap, short duct runs, and smooth transitions that minimize static pressure penalties.

Attic, Crawlspace, and Garage Venting

Targeted ventilation manages pollutants, humidity, and heat build-up in secondary spaces, preventing infiltration into living areas and protecting structure and stored items, using pressure management, sealed penetrations, and appropriately rated fans to maintain safety, reduce corrosion, and improve thermal comfort adjacent to these challenging zones.

Commercial and Light Industrial Ventilation

From offices and retail to restaurants and workshops, we design code-aligned outdoor air delivery, exhaust, and make-up air systems that support productivity, safety, and comfort while controlling operating costs and enabling future expansion, tenant fit-outs, and seasonal adjustments with minimal disruption.

Energy Recovery and Efficiency

We reduce operating costs using HRVs and ERVs that reclaim heat or moisture from exhaust air, along with sealing, balancing, and smart controls that maintain comfort using fewer cubic feet per minute, improving sustainability without sacrificing air quality or compliance.

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Ductwork Design and Fabrication

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Our engineered duct layouts minimize static pressure, prevent velocity noise, and protect aesthetics, utilizing efficient materials, appropriate insulation, and careful routing that supports maintenance access, future service, and architectural coordination across ceilings, chases, and mechanical rooms.

  • Static Pressure and Duct Sizing Calculations We model friction losses, fittings, and terminal device requirements to target optimal velocities, then validate with fan curves and equipment capabilities, producing a design that delivers quiet, predictable airflow without undersizing, oversizing, or compromising filtration and heat recovery components.
  • Materials, Insulation, and Fire-Rating Choices We specify sheet metal, lined duct, or flexible sections where appropriate, selecting insulation thicknesses and vapor barriers to prevent condensation and meet code, and we verify fire ratings and clearances to protect safety while controlling cost and maintaining serviceability throughout the system’s life.
  • Sheet Metal and Flexible Duct Best Practices We fabricate smooth transitions, radius elbows, and sealed joints to reduce turbulence and leakage, limiting flexible duct runs to short, gently curved sections that support installation speed without sacrificing performance, and we document routing to simplify inspections and future maintenance.
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Controls and Smart Monitoring

We implement intelligent controls that match ventilation to occupancy and contaminants, integrating sensors, variable speed fans, scheduling, and remote alerts, ensuring consistent comfort, better energy management, and actionable data for facility teams or homeowners.

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Our Core Services

From diagnostics and engineered design to turnkey installation and verification, our services deliver dependable airflow, clean indoor air, and energy savings, supported by attentive project management, thorough documentation, and training that empowers confident operation and easier maintenance throughout the system’s life.

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On-Site Ventilation Assessment & Diagnostic Report

Go beyond the free consultation with calibrated measurements, airflow readings, and static pressure diagnostics that reveal bottlenecks, leakage, and balancing issues, culminating in a prioritized, actionable report that quantifies benefits, outlines costs, and specifies steps to achieve healthier, quieter, and more efficient ventilation performance.

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Custom System Design & Engineering Drawings

Receive detailed load calculations, duct sizing, equipment schedules, and control sequences prepared to code and ready for permitting, including coordination with architectural constraints and future maintenance needs, ensuring the installed system performs as modeled with predictable comfort, acoustic control, and energy outcomes.

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Full Installation, Start-Up, and Commissioning

Our licensed technicians install equipment, fabricate ducts, integrate controls, and complete test and balance, delivering verified airflow, quiet operation, and documented performance, then train your team or household to maintain filters, settings, and seasonal adjustments for lasting reliability and comfort.

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Compliance, Permits, and Codes

We coordinate permits and inspections while engineering to ASHRAE, IMC, and local code requirements, preparing submittals and documentation that ease approvals and avoid delays, ensuring the final system is safe, legal, and future-ready.

Local Permitting and Inspections

Our team prepares drawings, equipment schedules, and spec sheets tailored to jurisdictional requirements, meets with inspectors when necessary, and resolves comments quickly to keep projects moving, avoiding rework or costly surprises at final inspection or certificate issuance.

ASHRAE, IMC, and Energy Code Alignment

We design ventilation rates and controls to meet standards, document calculations and sequence of operations, and confirm materials, clearances, and fire protections meet the latest editions, giving you a compliant, resilient system with predictable operating behavior under varied conditions.

Documentation and Closeout Packages

At project completion, we provide as-built drawings, test and balance reports, O&M manuals, and warranty details, ensuring operations teams or homeowners have everything needed to maintain performance, schedule service, and satisfy lender, landlord, or regulatory requirements without confusion.

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Installation and Commissioning Process

Our turnkey process emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and verification, from site preparation and protection to professional installation, startup, and balancing that confirm designed airflow and quiet operation before we provide training and handoff.

Site Preparation and Safety Protocols

We protect finishes, contain dust, and coordinate access, opening clear communication with occupants and facility staff, while enforcing lockout, ladder, and electrical safety, and documenting daily progress to maintain schedule and minimize disruption to normal routines or business operations.

Professional Installation Standards

Certified technicians follow engineered drawings and manufacturer guidance, anchoring equipment, sealing ducts, setting slopes and supports, and verifying terminations and clearances, then conducting pre-start checks that reduce callbacks and ensure a smooth transition to commissioning and balancing.

Testing, Balancing, and Owner Training

We measure airflow at each terminal, fine-tune dampers, confirm controls and alarms, and document results against design values, then train users on filters, schedules, and best practices, leaving you confident in operating the system for peak performance and longevity.

Maintenance and Service Plans

Protect your investment with scheduled inspections, filter programs, and emergency response, keeping airflow, energy use, and noise within targets while extending equipment life and safeguarding indoor air quality throughout seasons and occupancy trends.

Preventive Maintenance Scheduling

We customize maintenance plans by usage, environment, and equipment type, aligning filter changes, belt checks, lubrication, and sensor validations with manufacturer recommendations, then deliver reports that highlight early-warning trends and opportunities to improve reliability and efficiency.

Filter Programs and Consumables Logistics

Our program tracks sizes, MERV ratings, and change intervals, bundling shipments and service visits to reduce storage and downtime, and we maintain documentation to ensure proper replacements that preserve airflow, cleanliness, and health goals without introducing excess pressure drop or noise.

Emergency Repairs and Priority Support

Subscribers receive expedited response for critical issues, direct communication with a dedicated dispatcher, and technicians equipped with common parts and tools, minimizing downtime and restoring safe ventilation quickly when unexpected problems or alarms arise.

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Acoustic Treatments and Silencers

Strategic placement of lined sections, attenuators, and isolation mounts reduces mechanical noise and cross-talk between rooms, while careful velocity control at terminals prevents hiss, producing comfortable, distraction-free environments suitable for bedrooms, meeting rooms, and critical listening areas.

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Register, Grille, and Diffuser Selection

We choose terminals that match airflow, throw, and aesthetics, coordinating finishes and sizes with interior design while preventing drafts and streaking, and we provide mockups or samples where needed to confirm comfort and appearance expectations before installation.

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Hidden Routing and Architectural Coordination

Early collaboration allows concealed duct paths, recessed grilles, and custom millwork integrations, preserving clean lines and maximizing usable space, while maintaining service access and performance criteria that will hold steady through seasonal and occupancy changes.

Scheduling, Financing, and Warranty

We plan timelines that respect your operations, offer flexible payment options, and stand behind our work with clear warranties and service commitments, ensuring confidence from proposal through long-term operation.

Project Timelines and Milestones

We break projects into clear phases—consultation, design, permitting, installation, and commissioning—assigning dates and responsibilities, then track progress with transparent updates so you always know status, next steps, and any dependencies impacting completion.

Financing Options and Payment Schedules

We provide straightforward financing choices and staged payment schedules tied to milestones, aligning cash flow with project progress, and we collaborate with property managers and lenders to streamline approvals and documentation for timely project starts without surprises.

Warranties, Guarantees, and Service Level Agreements

Our workmanship warranty and manufacturer coverage are documented at handoff, with options for extended protection and guaranteed response times under service agreements, ensuring predictable support and rapid resolution throughout the system’s operating life.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the free on-site consultation?
The free consultation is a discovery visit focused on understanding your space, goals, and constraints. We visually assess airflow issues, discuss comfort and indoor air quality priorities, and outline potential approaches and timelines. No tools or diagnostics are performed, but you receive clear next steps for optional paid assessment and design.
How do you determine the right size and type of ventilation system?
We begin with occupancy, usage patterns, and code requirements, then quantify airflow needs, humidity targets, and contaminant sources. Using measurements and modeling, we select balanced ventilation, exhaust strategies, and optional HRV or ERV recovery, ensuring duct sizing and controls align with noise, energy, and maintenance expectations.
How long does installation typically take from start to finish?
Most residential projects complete within one to three days, while commercial or multi-zone jobs may span a week or more depending on permitting, access, and complexity. We provide a milestone schedule, protect finishes, coordinate access, and maintain communication so occupants experience minimal disruption and predictable progress.
Can you integrate with my existing HVAC equipment and meet local codes?
Yes. We evaluate compatibility with furnaces, air handlers, or rooftop units, then design connections, controls, and safety interlocks that meet ASHRAE, IMC, and local authority requirements. We handle permits, inspections, and documentation, ensuring the final system is safe, compliant, and straightforward to maintain.
What warranties and maintenance support do you provide after installation?
We include a workmanship warranty and pass through manufacturer coverage, providing commissioning reports, O&M manuals, and training at handoff. Optional service plans add scheduled inspections, priority response, and filter logistics, helping maintain airflow, energy efficiency, and quiet performance throughout seasonal changes and occupancy shifts.
How much will my project cost and what factors influence pricing?
Pricing depends on building size, duct access, equipment type, controls, and code requirements. Complex routing, specialty filtration, or recovery units can increase cost, while straightforward layouts reduce labor. After assessment and design, we present itemized proposals that explain options, trade-offs, and expected energy or comfort returns.

Contact us

Technical support

info@arteagapainting.com

Working hours

Monday—Friday: 08:00–17:00

Saturday—Sunday: 08:00–12:00

Address

25 Selby St, Toronto, ON M4Y 0E6, Canada