
Ventilation and Extraction Systems South Africa
Mechanical ventilation, extraction and fresh-air systems for commercial kitchens, industrial facilities and specialised environments across South Africa — designed for air quality, safety and compliance, backed by 35+ years of HVAC expertise.
Who This Service Is For
Exec-Air designs and installs ventilation and extraction systems for facility managers, restaurateurs and operations teams who need clean, compliant and well-managed airflow.
Commercial & Hospitality
- Commercial kitchens and restaurants
- Shopping centres and retail spaces
- Offices and corporate buildings
- Hotels and function venues
- Gyms and wellness centres
- Parking garages and basements
Industrial & Specialised Environments
- Factories and processing plants
- Warehouses and storage facilities
- Laboratories and cleanrooms
- Paint booths and workshops
- Server rooms and plant rooms
- Mining and underground operations
What Ventilation and Extraction Includes
Every system is designed around the specific air quality, safety and extraction requirements of your environment, from commercial kitchens to industrial process areas.
- Kitchen canopy and extraction design
- Fume and dust extraction systems
- Mechanical fresh-air ventilation
- Ducting design, fabrication and installation
- Fan and motor supply and installation
- Grease filter and fire suppression coordination
- Smoke and heat extraction systems
- Carbon monoxide and gas detection integration
- Compliance with SANS 10400 and OHS regulations
- Acoustic and noise control measures
- Commissioning and airflow testing
- Ongoing maintenance and filter servicing

Benefits of Professional Ventilation Design
Improved Indoor Air Quality
Proper extraction and fresh-air exchange removes contaminants, odours and excess heat, keeping indoor environments healthier.
Regulatory Compliance
Systems are designed to meet SANS and OHS requirements, reducing compliance risk for kitchens, workshops and industrial sites.
Reduced Fire & Health Risk
Grease, dust and fume extraction reduces fire load and health hazards in kitchens and industrial process areas.
Odour & Fume Control
Correctly sized extraction removes odours and fumes at source, rather than masking them, keeping spaces comfortable for staff and customers.
Energy-Efficient Airflow Design
Systems are balanced to move the right volume of air without over-ventilating, keeping energy costs under control.
Single Contractor Accountability
One team manages design, supply, installation and ongoing maintenance across your ventilation and extraction systems.
Why Choose Exec-Air
Established in 1989 and headquartered in Krugersdorp, Gauteng, Exec-Air has over 35 years of experience delivering HVAC, ventilation and extraction services to commercial and industrial clients across South Africa.
- 35+ years of ventilation and extraction experience
- Specialist kitchen, industrial and cleanroom extraction design
- B-BBEE Level 3 contributor
- Authorised to supply and install major ventilation and HVAC brands
- Multi-site capability across Gauteng and South Africa
- Full handover documentation and compliance sign-off

Facilities We Support
Exec-Air holds active HVAC, air conditioning and climate-control contracts with clients in the healthcare, education and leisure sectors across Gauteng.
Medicross Clinics — Gauteng
Exec-Air maintains, services and repairs the air conditioning and climate-control equipment across all Medicross Clinics in the Gauteng area — a multi-site healthcare contract requiring consistent quality.
Lenmed Private Hospital
Exec-Air provides monthly HVAC maintenance and repairs at Lenmed Private Hospital, ensuring climate control systems in a critical environment remain fully operational.
Virgin Active Waterfall
Exec-Air is engaged in ongoing HVAC refurbishment and maintenance work at Virgin Active Waterfall, supporting the facility’s climate control systems through phased upgrades.
Crawford International School
Exec-Air supplies, installs and maintains all HVAC equipment at Crawford International School, covering the full asset lifecycle from installation through to ongoing planned maintenance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of ventilation and extraction systems do you install?
Exec-Air designs and installs kitchen canopy extraction, fume and dust extraction, mechanical fresh-air ventilation, smoke and heat extraction, and general mechanical ventilation systems for a wide range of environments.
Do you design commercial kitchen extraction systems?
Yes. We design and install kitchen canopy and extraction systems for restaurants and commercial kitchens, coordinated with grease filter and fire suppression requirements.
Can you handle fume, dust or smoke extraction for industrial sites?
Yes. We design extraction systems for workshops, paint booths, laboratories and industrial process areas, specified to the contaminant and volume involved.
Are your systems compliant with South African regulations?
Yes. All systems are designed and installed with SANS 10400 and OHS requirements in mind, and we provide compliance documentation on handover.
What areas do you cover?
Our head office is based in Krugersdorp, Gauteng, and we primarily service clients across Gauteng. We are also able to support ventilation and extraction projects across South Africa.
Request a Ventilation & Extraction Systems Quote
Based in Krugersdorp, Gauteng. Serving commercial and industrial clients across South Africa. Call us on +27 11 477 3920 or use the link below.
