Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Birmingham
A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for heat recovery ventilation in Birmingham.
- 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 Birmingham?
Budget roughly £4,950–£19,500 per unit installed ex VAT in Birmingham. For a typical job — heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office — expect £6,950–£14,500 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.
Where we work around Birmingham
Birmingham is one of the main commercial centres in the West Midlands, with city-centre offices, retail streets, hospitality venues and business parks on its edges.
That includes premises in B1, B2, B3, B4, B5 and B7 and the surrounding districts. We also cover Smethwick, West Bromwich and Shirley, all within easy reach of Birmingham. Heat recovery ventilation in Birmingham is priced from a written specification that lists the equipment, positions, controls and commissioning.
What we do
- Fresh-air rate and unit sizing
- Heat recovery unit with filters and summer bypass
- Supply and extract ductwork and grilles
- Intake and exhaust terminals
- Balancing and commissioning
Guide prices in Birmingham
These guide prices are adjusted for the West Midlands, where labour and access costs run at about the UK guide level.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling-void heat recovery unit (small) | £4,950–£8,950 | £5,940–£10,740 | per unit |
| Floor-standing or roof unit (medium) | £8,950–£19,500 | £10,740–£23,400 | per unit |
| Filter change | £95–£245 | £114–£294 | per unit |
| Annual service | £195–£395 | £234–£474 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
How a job in Birmingham works
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 Birmingham screened and tidy at the end of each day.
Balance
Supply and extract air flows are balanced and commissioned.
Before you book in Birmingham
Summer bypass
A bypass avoids warming incoming air in summer.
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.
Leased premises
If your Birmingham 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 Birmingham
- 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.
Common questions from businesses in Birmingham
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Birmingham?
Guide prices in Birmingham run from about £4,950 to £19,500 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) costs £6,950–£14,500 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Smethwick, West Bromwich and Shirley?
Yes. Alongside Birmingham, we also cover Smethwick, West Bromwich and Shirley. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Birmingham?
All of them, including B1, B2, B3 and B4. 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.
Is MVHR noisy?
Correctly sized units and ductwork are quiet. Noise usually comes from undersized ducts or high fan speeds.
Need heat recovery ventilation in Birmingham?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.