Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Cambridge
A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for heat recovery ventilation in Cambridge.
- 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 Cambridge?
Budget roughly £5,350–£20,995 per unit installed ex VAT in Cambridge. For a typical job — heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office — expect £7,500–£15,650 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 Cambridge
Cambridge is a large town in Cambridgeshire, with a busy centre, retail parks and industrial estates on its edges.
That includes premises in CB5, CB21, CB22, CB23, CB24 and GL2 and the surrounding districts. Nearby, we also cover Newmarket (about 20 km), Ely (about 24 km) and Huntingdon (about 25 km). Buildings across Cambridgeshire 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
- 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 Cambridge
These guide prices are adjusted for the East of England, where labour and access costs run about 8% above the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling-void heat recovery unit (small) | £5,350–£9,650 | £6,420–£11,580 | per unit |
| Floor-standing or roof unit (medium) | £9,650–£20,995 | £11,580–£25,194 | per unit |
| Filter change | £105–£265 | £126–£318 | per unit |
| Annual service | £210–£425 | £252–£510 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
How a job in Cambridge 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 Cambridge we agree timings around your opening hours.
Balance
Supply and extract air flows are balanced and commissioned.
What to think about in Cambridge
Summer bypass
A bypass avoids warming incoming air in summer.
Working hours
Most Cambridge businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Integration
Heat recovery pairs well with air conditioning, which handles the room heating and cooling.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Cambridge are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Who we work with in Cambridge
- 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).
Common questions from businesses in Cambridge
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Cambridge?
Guide prices in Cambridge run from about £5,350 to £20,995 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) costs £7,500–£15,650 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Newmarket, Ely and Huntingdon?
Yes. Alongside Cambridge, we also cover Newmarket, Ely and Huntingdon. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Cambridge?
All of them, including CB5, CB21, CB22 and CB23. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
How often do filters need changing?
Typically every three to six months, depending on the location and filter grade.
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 Cambridge
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.