Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Bradford
Heat recovery ventilation for businesses in Bradford — 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 Bradford?
Budget roughly £4,795–£18,895 per unit installed ex VAT in Bradford. For a typical job — heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office — expect £6,750–£14,050 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.
Bradford and surrounding areas
Bradford is one of the main commercial centres in West Yorkshire, with city-centre offices, retail streets, hospitality venues and business parks on its edges.
That includes premises in BD1, BD2, BD3, BD5, BD7 and BD8 and the surrounding districts. Neighbouring towns we cover include Shipley, Pudsey and Cleckheaton. We plan work in Bradford so the noisy parts happen when they disturb your business least.
What we do
- 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 Bradford
These guide prices are adjusted for Yorkshire and the Humber, where labour and access costs run about 3% below the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling-void heat recovery unit (small) | £4,795–£8,695 | £5,754–£10,434 | per unit |
| Floor-standing or roof unit (medium) | £8,695–£18,895 | £10,434–£22,674 | per unit |
| Filter change | £90–£240 | £108–£288 | per unit |
| Annual service | £190–£385 | £228–£462 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
The steps for a project in Bradford
Calculate
Fresh-air needs are calculated per room. For sites in Bradford 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.
Points to plan for in Bradford
Space
Units need space in the ceiling void or a plant area with access for filter changes.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Bradford often come down to access — loading restrictions, parking for the van and getting equipment onto a roof. We check this at survey and plan deliveries around it.
Summer bypass
A bypass avoids warming incoming air in summer.
Working hours
Most Bradford businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Types of premises we cover in Bradford
- 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 England: refrigerant work falls under GB F-gas rules, and buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).
Your questions answered
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Bradford?
Guide prices in Bradford run from about £4,795 to £18,895 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) costs £6,750–£14,050 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Shipley, Pudsey and Cleckheaton?
Yes. Alongside Bradford, we also cover Shipley, Pudsey and Cleckheaton. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Bradford?
All of them, including BD1, BD2, BD3 and BD5. 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.
Talk to us about your premises in Bradford
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.