Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Balerno
Heat recovery ventilation for businesses in Balerno — 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 Balerno?
Budget roughly £4,750–£18,695 per unit installed ex VAT in Balerno. For a typical job — heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office — expect £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.
Covering Balerno and nearby
Most commercial premises in and around Balerno are shops, offices, salons, pubs and small industrial units. Edinburgh is about 12 km away.
We work across Balerno's postcode districts, including EH14. Nearby, we also cover Currie (about 2 km), Penicuik (about 9 km) and Broxburn (about 10 km). Buildings across Edinburgh 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
- Intake and exhaust terminals
- Controls with CO2 or time control
- Balancing and commissioning
Local guide prices for Balerno
Guide prices for Balerno, set for Scotland. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| 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 we work in Balerno
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 Balerno screened and tidy at the end of each day.
Balance
Supply and extract air flows are balanced and commissioned.
Before you book in Balerno
Space
Units need space in the ceiling void or a plant area with access for filter changes.
Working hours
Most Balerno 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.
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.
Premises we work in around Balerno
- 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.
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).
Questions about heat recovery ventilation in Balerno
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Balerno?
Guide prices in Balerno 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 Currie, Penicuik and Broxburn?
Yes. Alongside Balerno, we also cover Currie, Penicuik and Broxburn. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Balerno?
All of them, including EH14. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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.
Need heat recovery ventilation in Balerno?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.