Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Belfast
Heat recovery ventilation for businesses in Belfast — 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 Belfast?
In Belfast, guide prices run from about £4,550 to £17,950 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) usually comes to £6,395–£13,350 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.
Covering Belfast and nearby
Belfast is one of the main commercial centres in County Antrim, with city-centre offices, retail streets, hospitality venues and business parks on its edges.
We work across Belfast's postcode districts, including BT1, BT2, BT3, BT4, BT5 and BT6. We also cover Castlereagh, Newtownabbey and Lisburn, all within easy reach of Belfast. Buildings across County Antrim 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
- Heat recovery unit with filters and summer bypass
- Supply and extract ductwork and grilles
- Intake and exhaust terminals
- Controls with CO2 or time control
- Balancing and commissioning
Prices in Belfast
Guide prices for Belfast, set for Northern Ireland. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling-void heat recovery unit (small) | £4,550–£8,250 | £5,460–£9,900 | per unit |
| Floor-standing or roof unit (medium) | £8,250–£17,950 | £9,900–£21,540 | per unit |
| Filter change | £85–£225 | £102–£270 | per unit |
| Annual service | £180–£365 | £216–£438 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
How a job in Belfast works
Calculate
Fresh-air needs are calculated per room. For sites in Belfast 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.
Things to check in Belfast
Filters
Filters must be changed regularly to keep air flow and air quality up.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Belfast are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the council's planning service before work is booked.
Space
Units need space in the ceiling void or a plant area with access for filter changes.
Leased premises
If your Belfast premises are leased, the landlord's written consent is usually needed for external units, wall penetrations and roof access. We provide drawings and data sheets for the request.
Types of premises we cover in Belfast
- 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.
Compliance in Northern Ireland: refrigerant work falls under EU F-gas rules that apply in Northern Ireland, and buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).
Common questions from businesses in Belfast
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Belfast?
Guide prices in Belfast run from about £4,550 to £17,950 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) costs £6,395–£13,350 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Castlereagh, Newtownabbey and Lisburn?
Yes. Alongside Belfast, we also cover Castlereagh, Newtownabbey and Lisburn. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Belfast?
All of them, including BT1, BT2, BT3 and BT4. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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.
Does MVHR cool a building?
Not really. It moderates incoming air temperature and has a summer bypass, but cooling comes from air conditioning.
Get a guide price for Belfast
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.