Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Accrington
Heat recovery ventilation for businesses in Accrington — 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 Accrington?
Budget roughly £4,850–£19,095 per unit installed ex VAT in Accrington. For a typical job — heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office — expect £6,795–£14,195 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.
Accrington and surrounding areas
Accrington has a compact centre of shops, cafés and offices, with business units on its outskirts. Blackburn is about 8 km away.
That includes premises in BB5 and the surrounding districts. Neighbouring towns we cover include Rawtenstall, Blackburn and Darwen. For heat recovery ventilation in Accrington, the survey looks at how the space is used, where equipment and ductwork can go and what the electrical supply can take.
What is included
- Fresh-air rate and unit sizing
- Heat recovery unit with filters and summer bypass
- Intake and exhaust terminals
- Controls with CO2 or time control
- Balancing and commissioning
Local guide prices for Accrington
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the North West (2% below the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling-void heat recovery unit (small) | £4,850–£8,750 | £5,820–£10,500 | per unit |
| Floor-standing or roof unit (medium) | £8,750–£19,095 | £10,500–£22,914 | per unit |
| Filter change | £95–£240 | £114–£288 | per unit |
| Annual service | £190–£385 | £228–£462 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
How it works in Accrington
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. We keep work areas in Accrington screened and tidy at the end of each day.
Balance
Supply and extract air flows are balanced and commissioned.
Points to plan for in Accrington
Summer bypass
A bypass avoids warming incoming air in summer.
Working hours
Most Accrington businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Integration
Heat recovery pairs well with air conditioning, which handles the room heating and cooling.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Accrington 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.
Types of premises we cover in Accrington
- 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.
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
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.
Your questions answered
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Accrington?
Guide prices in Accrington run from about £4,850 to £19,095 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) costs £6,795–£14,195 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Rawtenstall, Blackburn and Darwen?
Yes. Alongside Accrington, we also cover Rawtenstall, Blackburn and Darwen. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Accrington?
All of them, including BB5. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
Does MVHR cool a building?
Not really. It moderates incoming air temperature and has a summer bypass, but cooling comes from air conditioning.
Is MVHR noisy?
Correctly sized units and ductwork are quiet. Noise usually comes from undersized ducts or high fan speeds.
Need heat recovery ventilation in Accrington?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.