Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Ampthill
Heat recovery ventilation for businesses in Ampthill — 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 Ampthill?
Budget roughly £5,350–£20,995 per unit installed ex VAT in Ampthill. For a typical job — heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office — expect £7,500–£15,650 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.
Our coverage in Ampthill
Ampthill is a smaller town in Bedfordshire, with independent shops, offices, surgeries, pubs and local business units. Bedford is about 12 km away.
We cover every Ampthill postcode, including MK45. We also cover Kempston, Bedford and Dunstable, all within easy reach of Ampthill. Buildings across Bedfordshire range from converted period offices to modern units with deep ceiling voids, so we measure each site rather than relying on a standard package.
What you get
- Fresh-air rate and unit sizing
- Heat recovery unit with filters and summer bypass
- Supply and extract ductwork and grilles
- Controls with CO2 or time control
- Balancing and commissioning
Prices in Ampthill
These guide prices are adjusted for the East of England, where labour and access costs run about 8% above the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling-void heat recovery unit (small) | £5,350–£9,650 | £6,420–£11,580 | per unit |
| Floor-standing or roof unit (medium) | £9,650–£20,995 | £11,580–£25,194 | per unit |
| Filter change | £105–£265 | £126–£318 | per unit |
| Annual service | £210–£425 | £252–£510 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
How a job in Ampthill works
Calculate
Fresh-air needs are calculated per room. For sites in Ampthill 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.
Local points to consider
Space
Units need space in the ceiling void or a plant area with access for filter changes.
Neighbours and noise
Outdoor units near flats — common above shops — need careful siting so noise at neighbours' windows stays low. We choose positions and quieter units with that in mind.
Integration
Heat recovery pairs well with air conditioning, which handles the room heating and cooling.
Working hours
Most Ampthill businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Typical premises in Ampthill
- 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.
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 Ampthill?
Guide prices in Ampthill run from about £5,350 to £20,995 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) costs £7,500–£15,650 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Kempston, Bedford and Dunstable?
Yes. Alongside Ampthill, we also cover Kempston, Bedford and Dunstable. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Ampthill?
All of them, including MK45. 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.
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.
Get a guide price for Ampthill
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.