Services

Services

At Simply Sheet Metal, we specialize in residential and light commercial HVAC ductwork with a focus on airflow design, system performance, and long-term reliability. Proper duct design is what allows HVAC equipment to operate efficiently and deliver consistent comfort throughout the home.

We take a custom approach to every system, with attention to airflow balance, pressure loss, and installation quality.

Exhaust Ventilation Systems

We design and install residential ventilation systems that manage both exhaust and fresh-air intake to maintain safe, balanced indoor air conditions.

Systems designed to safely remove moisture, heat, and contaminants from the home.

Bathroom Exhaust

Bathroom exhaust systems designed with correct sizing and ducting to maintain effective airflow, control humidity levels, and prevent condensation and moisture-related damage.

Kitchen Range Exhaust

Properly designed externally vented range hood systems that optimize airflow capture, remove heat, smoke, and grease at the source while reducing restriction within the exhaust system.

Dryer Exhaust

Dryer exhaust systems designed for proper airflow and minimal restriction, improving dryer efficiency, reducing lint buildup, and lowering fire risk through safer, more effective vent design.

Fresh Air & Make-Up Air Systems

Systems designed to replace exhausted air and maintain proper indoor pressure balance, preventing stale air conditions and reduced oxygen levels in tightly sealed homes.

Make-Up Air Units

Make-up air systems are designed to replace air removed by high-capacity exhaust systems, preventing negative pressure and maintaining balanced airflow throughout the home.

Fresh Air Intakes

Fresh air intake systems designed to deliver controlled outdoor air to support indoor air quality, maintain ventilation balance, improve overall system performance and help regulate indoor CO₂ levels for healthier, more comfortable living conditions.

HRV and ERV Systems

We design and install heat recovery and energy recovery ventilation systems that improve indoor air quality while reducing unnecessary energy loss through controlled air exchange.

Proper installation includes:

• Balanced supply and exhaust airflow
• Correct duct routing and termination
• Integration with existing HVAC systems
• Condensation management and service access

Ventilation systems depend on proper ducting and balancing to perform correctly.

Residential HVAC Duct Systems

We design and install complete duct systems for new homes and renovations. Proper duct sizing and layout are critical to system performance, comfort, and efficiency.

Our approach focuses on:

• Balanced airflow to all rooms
• Proper trunk and branch sizing
• Minimized static pressure
• Clean, serviceable installation

A properly designed duct system reduces unnecessary strain on equipment and improves long-term comfort and efficiency.

Furnace to Heat Pump Retrofits

Many existing duct systems were originally designed around older heating equipment and may not properly support modern heat pump airflow requirements.

We evaluate existing duct systems during retrofit projects to identify restrictions, undersized ducting, airflow imbalances, and static pressure issues that can reduce heat pump performance and efficiency.

Our retrofit approach focuses on:

• Airflow requirements for modern heat pump systems
• Duct sizing, friction loss, and static pressure considerations
• Return air capacity and distribution balance
• Equipment integration and mechanical layout
• Improving system efficiency and long-term reliability

Proper duct system design is critical during retrofit applications to ensure the equipment can operate efficiently and deliver consistent comfort throughout the home.

Duct Renovations and Upgrades

Older homes often suffer from undersized, poorly routed, or restrictive duct systems. We retrofit and redesign existing ductwork to improve airflow and overall system performance.

Common issues we address:

• Uneven heating and cooling
• High static pressure
• Noisy duct systems
• Inefficient airflow distribution

In many cases, duct improvements deliver major performance gains without replacing equipment.

New Construction HVAC Design Support

We work with builders and contractors to plan efficient duct layouts early in the construction process. Early coordination helps prevent common issues such as tight mechanical spaces, poor routing, and airflow restrictions.

We can provide input on:

• Mechanical room layout
• Duct routing strategy
• Duct sizing considerations for balanced airflow and low static pressure
• Equipment sizing considerations
• Air distribution planning

Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication

We fabricate and install custom duct fittings and transitions to ensure proper airflow and clean installation quality.

This includes:

• Custom plenums and takeoffs
• Transitions and offsets
• Equipment connections
• Site-specific modifications

Custom fabrication reduces airflow restrictions and improves system performance.

Our Approach

We believe ductwork is the foundation of every HVAC system. Equipment can only perform as well as the system it is connected to.

In many cases, systems are installed to minimum cost targets, resulting in undersized or restrictive ductwork that limits performance from day one. This often leads to higher operating costs, increased equipment strain, and reduced long-term reliability.

Our focus is:

• Clean, functional design
• Proper airflow principles
• High-quality installation
• Long-term system performance
• Long-term savings through properly sized duct systems that reduce system strain, energy consumption, and operating costs over time

Service Area

We are based in South Nanaimo and provide service to surrounding areas depending on project scope. Not sure if you're in range? Check our service areas page for a full list of communities we cover.