Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Airdrie
A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for heat recovery ventilation in Airdrie.
- 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 Airdrie?
In Airdrie, guide prices run from about £4,750 to £18,695 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) usually comes to £6,650–£13,895 plus VAT. The fixed price follows a 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.
Airdrie and surrounding areas
Airdrie has a compact centre of shops, cafés and offices, with business units on its outskirts. Glasgow is about 17 km away.
We cover every Airdrie postcode, including KY10 and ML6. We also cover Coatbridge, Bellshill and Motherwell, all within easy reach of Airdrie. We plan work in Airdrie so the noisy parts happen when they disturb your business least.
What you get
- 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 Airdrie
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 Airdrie works
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 Airdrie screened and tidy at the end of each day.
Balance
Supply and extract air flows are balanced and commissioned.
Before you book in Airdrie
Integration
Heat recovery pairs well with air conditioning, which handles the room heating and cooling.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Airdrie 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.
Summer bypass
A bypass avoids warming incoming air in summer.
Working hours
Most Airdrie businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Types of premises we cover in Airdrie
- 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.
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
In Scotland, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; systems with an effective output of 12 kW or more also need a periodic energy inspection.
Your questions answered
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Airdrie?
Guide prices in Airdrie 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 Coatbridge, Bellshill and Motherwell?
Yes. Alongside Airdrie, we also cover Coatbridge, Bellshill and Motherwell. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Airdrie?
All of them, including KY10 and ML6. 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.
Get a guide price for Airdrie
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.