Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Argyll and Bute
Heat recovery ventilation for businesses in Argyll and Bute — surveyed, designed and priced in writing before any work starts.
- Free survey; remote and island locations by arrangement
- Equipment, positions and price set out in writing
- Work planned around your opening hours
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Argyll and Bute?
Budget roughly £5,195–£20,500 per unit installed ex VAT in Argyll and Bute. For a typical job — heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office — expect £7,295–£15,195 plus VAT. For remote and island locations, a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked.
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.
Argyll and Bute and surrounding areas
We cover all of Argyll and Bute, including Helensburgh, Dunoon, Oban and Rothesay. Remote and island locations are covered by arrangement.
Postcode districts we cover include FK17, PA23, PA30, PA37, PA46, PA63, PA71 and PA78. We plan work in Argyll and Bute so the noisy parts happen when they disturb your business least.
Remote and island locations in Argyll and Bute are covered by arrangement: a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked. We group visits where we can to keep it down.
What the job covers
- Fresh-air rate and unit sizing
- Supply and extract ductwork and grilles
- Intake and exhaust terminals
- Controls with CO2 or time control
- Balancing and commissioning
Heat recovery ventilation prices in Argyll and Bute
Guide prices for Argyll and Bute, set for the north of Scotland. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling-void heat recovery unit (small) | £5,195–£9,395 | £6,234–£11,274 | per unit |
| Floor-standing or roof unit (medium) | £9,395–£20,500 | £11,274–£24,600 | per unit |
| Filter change | £100–£255 | £120–£306 | per unit |
| Annual service | £205–£415 | £246–£498 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
From enquiry to handover in Argyll and Bute
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 Argyll and Bute screened and tidy at the end of each day.
Balance
Supply and extract air flows are balanced and commissioned.
What to think about in Argyll and Bute
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 Argyll and Bute are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Summer bypass
A bypass avoids warming incoming air in summer.
Shared buildings
In multi-let buildings, roof space, risers and plant areas are often controlled by a managing agent. We work to their permits and method-statement requirements.
Typical premises in Argyll and Bute
- 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).
Common questions from businesses in Argyll and Bute
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Argyll and Bute?
Guide prices in Argyll and Bute run from about £5,195 to £20,500 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) costs £7,295–£15,195 plus VAT. For remote and island locations in Argyll and Bute, a travel charge is added and quoted in writing before the survey is booked.
Do you also cover Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, Dunbartonshire and Ayrshire?
Yes. Alongside Argyll and Bute, we also cover Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, Dunbartonshire and Ayrshire. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Is MVHR noisy?
Correctly sized units and ductwork are quiet. Noise usually comes from undersized ducts or high fan speeds.
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 Argyll and Bute
Free survey for mainland installations; remote and island locations in Argyll and Bute are by arrangement, and a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked.