Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Aberdeen
Heat recovery ventilation for businesses in Aberdeen — 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?
Budget roughly £4,750–£18,695 per unit installed ex VAT in Aberdeen. For a typical job — heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office — expect £6,650–£13,895 plus VAT. Your exact price is fixed in writing once we have surveyed.
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.
Our coverage in Aberdeen
In Aberdeen, commercial premises range from city-centre office blocks and shopping streets to restaurants, hotels and industrial estates.
We work across Aberdeen's postcode districts, including AB10, AB11, AB12, AB13, AB15 and AB16. We plan work in Aberdeen so the noisy parts happen when they disturb your business least.
Included as standard
- Fresh-air rate and unit sizing
- Heat recovery unit with filters and summer bypass
- Supply and extract ductwork and grilles
- Intake and exhaust terminals
- Balancing and commissioning
Guide prices in Aberdeen
These guide prices are adjusted for Scotland, where labour and access costs run about 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 a job in Aberdeen works
Calculate
Fresh-air needs are calculated per room. For sites in Aberdeen we confirm access and parking beforehand.
Select
A unit is chosen for air flow, efficiency and space.
Install
Unit, ductwork, terminals and controls are fitted.
Balance
Supply and extract air flows are balanced and commissioned.
Points to plan for in Aberdeen
Integration
Heat recovery pairs well with air conditioning, which handles the room heating and cooling.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Aberdeen are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Filters
Filters must be changed regularly to keep air flow and air quality up.
Leased premises
If your Aberdeen 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.
Typical premises in Aberdeen
- 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.
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
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
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Aberdeen?
Guide prices in Aberdeen 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 Inverurie and Peterhead?
Yes. Alongside Aberdeen, we also cover Inverurie and Peterhead. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Aberdeen?
All of them, including AB10, AB11, AB12 and AB13. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
How often do filters need changing?
Typically every three to six months, depending on the location and filter grade.
Does MVHR cool a building?
Not really. It moderates incoming air temperature and has a summer bypass, but cooling comes from air conditioning.
Talk to us about your premises in Aberdeen
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.