Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Birkenhead
Heat recovery ventilation for businesses in Birkenhead — 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 Birkenhead?
Our guide range in Birkenhead is £4,850–£19,095 per unit installed before VAT; a typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) is £6,795–£14,195 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 Birkenhead
In Birkenhead, commercial premises range from city-centre office blocks and shopping streets to restaurants, hotels and industrial estates.
Postcode districts we cover in Birkenhead include CH41 and CH42. Neighbouring towns we cover include Liverpool, Wallasey and Bebington. We plan work in Birkenhead so the noisy parts happen when they disturb your business least.
What the job covers
- 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
Heat recovery ventilation prices in Birkenhead
These guide prices are adjusted for the North West, where labour and access costs run about 2% below the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling-void heat recovery unit (small) | £4,850–£8,750 | £5,820–£10,500 | per unit |
| Floor-standing or roof unit (medium) | £8,750–£19,095 | £10,500–£22,914 | per unit |
| Filter change | £95–£240 | £114–£288 | per unit |
| Annual service | £190–£385 | £228–£462 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
How it works in Birkenhead
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 Birkenhead screened and tidy at the end of each day.
Balance
Supply and extract air flows are balanced and commissioned.
Before you book in Birkenhead
Filters
Filters must be changed regularly to keep air flow and air quality up.
Working hours
Most Birkenhead businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Summer bypass
A bypass avoids warming incoming air in summer.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Birkenhead are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Types of premises we cover in Birkenhead
- 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.
Questions about heat recovery ventilation in Birkenhead
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Birkenhead?
Guide prices in Birkenhead run from about £4,850 to £19,095 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) costs £6,795–£14,195 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Liverpool, Wallasey and Bebington?
Yes. Alongside Birkenhead, we also cover Liverpool, Wallasey and Bebington. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Birkenhead?
All of them, including CH41 and CH42. 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 often do filters need changing?
Typically every three to six months, depending on the location and filter grade.
Get a guide price for Birkenhead
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.