Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Abingdon
Heat recovery ventilation for businesses in Abingdon — 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 Abingdon?
Budget roughly £5,695–£22,500 per unit installed ex VAT in Abingdon. For a typical job — heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office — expect £7,995–£16,695 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.
Where we work around Abingdon
Abingdon has a compact centre of shops, cafés and offices, with business units on its outskirts. Oxford is about 9 km away.
Postcode districts we cover in Abingdon include OX14. Neighbouring towns we cover include Didcot, Oxford and Witney. We plan work in Abingdon 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
- Controls with CO2 or time control
Local guide prices for Abingdon
These guide prices are adjusted for the South East, where labour and access costs run about 15% above the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling-void heat recovery unit (small) | £5,695–£10,295 | £6,834–£12,354 | per unit |
| Floor-standing or roof unit (medium) | £10,295–£22,500 | £12,354–£27,000 | per unit |
| Filter change | £110–£280 | £132–£336 | per unit |
| Annual service | £225–£455 | £270–£546 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
The steps for a project in Abingdon
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 Abingdon we agree timings around your opening hours.
Balance
Supply and extract air flows are balanced and commissioned.
What to think about in Abingdon
Summer bypass
A bypass avoids warming incoming air in summer.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Abingdon 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.
Working hours
Most Abingdon businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Premises we work in around Abingdon
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
In England, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total also need a periodic energy inspection.
Common questions from businesses in Abingdon
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Abingdon?
Guide prices in Abingdon run from about £5,695 to £22,500 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) costs £7,995–£16,695 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Didcot, Oxford and Witney?
Yes. Alongside Abingdon, we also cover Didcot, Oxford and Witney. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Abingdon?
All of them, including OX14. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
How efficient is heat recovery ventilation?
Commercial units commonly recover the majority of the heat in the extract air, depending on the unit type and conditions. We give the figures for the unit we propose.
How often do filters need changing?
Typically every three to six months, depending on the location and filter grade.
Talk to us about your premises in Abingdon
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.