Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Heat recovery ventilation for businesses in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire — surveyed, designed and priced in writing before any work starts.
- Free site survey and fixed written quote
- Equipment, positions and price set out in writing
- Work planned around your opening hours
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
Budget roughly £4,750–£18,695 per unit installed ex VAT in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. For a typical job — heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office — expect £6,650–£13,895 plus VAT. You get a fixed written quote after the free survey.
Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) supplies fresh air and extracts stale air through a unit with a heat exchanger, which transfers much of the heat from the outgoing air to the incoming air.
Covering Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire and nearby
We cover all of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, including Aberdeen, Peterhead, Inverurie and Fraserburgh. Wherever your premises are, the survey, quote and installation follow the same steps.
Postcode districts we cover include AB10, AB15, AB23, AB31, AB36, AB43, AB52 and DD10. For heat recovery ventilation in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, the survey looks at how the space is used, where equipment and ductwork can go and what the electrical supply can take.
What the job covers
- Heat recovery unit with filters and summer bypass
- Supply and extract ductwork and grilles
- Intake and exhaust terminals
- Controls with CO2 or time control
- Balancing and commissioning
Guide prices in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Prices below include our regional adjustment for Scotland (4% below the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling-void heat recovery unit (small) | £4,750–£8,595 | £5,700–£10,314 | per unit |
| Floor-standing or roof unit (medium) | £8,595–£18,695 | £10,314–£22,434 | per unit |
| Filter change | £90–£235 | £108–£282 | per unit |
| Annual service | £185–£380 | £222–£456 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
How it works in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Calculate
Fresh-air needs are calculated per room.
Select
A unit is chosen for air flow, efficiency and space.
Install
Unit, ductwork, terminals and controls are fitted. In Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire we agree timings around your opening hours.
Balance
Supply and extract air flows are balanced and commissioned.
Points to plan for in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Space
Units need space in the ceiling void or a plant area with access for filter changes.
Leased premises
If your Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire premises are leased, the landlord's written consent is usually needed for external units, wall penetrations and roof access. We provide drawings and data sheets for the request.
Summer bypass
A bypass avoids warming incoming air in summer.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire often come down to access — loading restrictions, parking for the van and getting equipment onto a roof. We check this at survey and plan deliveries around it.
Premises we work in around Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
Compliance in Scotland: refrigerant work falls under GB F-gas rules, and systems with an effective output of 12 kW or more need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).
FAQs for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
Guide prices in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire run from about £4,750 to £18,695 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) costs £6,650–£13,895 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Moray, Dundee and Angus and Highland?
Yes. Alongside Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, we also cover Moray, Dundee and Angus and Highland. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
How often do filters need changing?
Typically every three to six months, depending on the location and filter grade.
Is MVHR noisy?
Correctly sized units and ductwork are quiet. Noise usually comes from undersized ducts or high fan speeds.
Get a guide price for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.