Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Brixton
Heat recovery ventilation for businesses in Brixton — 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 Brixton?
In Brixton, guide prices run from about £6,350 to £24,995 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) usually comes to £8,895–£18,550 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.
Brixton and surrounding areas
In Brixton, commercial premises range from street-level shops and restaurants to offices in converted and modern buildings, many with managing agents and landlord consents to work through.
Postcode districts we cover in Brixton include PL8 and SW2. We also work in nearby Peckham, Pimlico and Battersea. Heat recovery ventilation in Brixton is priced from a written specification that lists the equipment, positions, controls and commissioning.
What the job covers
- Fresh-air rate and unit sizing
- Supply and extract ductwork and grilles
- Intake and exhaust terminals
- Controls with CO2 or time control
- Balancing and commissioning
Local guide prices for Brixton
These guide prices are adjusted for London, where labour and access costs run about 28% above the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling-void heat recovery unit (small) | £6,350–£11,450 | £7,620–£13,740 | per unit |
| Floor-standing or roof unit (medium) | £11,450–£24,995 | £13,740–£29,994 | per unit |
| Filter change | £120–£315 | £144–£378 | per unit |
| Annual service | £245–£505 | £294–£606 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
How a job in Brixton 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. In Brixton we agree timings around your opening hours.
Balance
Supply and extract air flows are balanced and commissioned.
Things to check in Brixton
Summer bypass
A bypass avoids warming incoming air in summer.
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.
Integration
Heat recovery pairs well with air conditioning, which handles the room heating and cooling.
Working hours
Most Brixton 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 Brixton
- 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.
Two rules matter for most businesses in England: GB F-gas rules (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for more than 12 kW of air conditioning.
Common questions from businesses in Brixton
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Brixton?
Guide prices in Brixton run from about £6,350 to £24,995 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) costs £8,895–£18,550 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Peckham, Pimlico and Battersea?
Yes. Alongside Brixton, we also cover Peckham, Pimlico and Battersea. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Brixton?
All of them, including PL8 and SW2. 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 Brixton
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.