Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Castlereagh
Heat recovery ventilation for businesses in Castlereagh — 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 Castlereagh?
Our guide range in Castlereagh is £4,550–£17,950 per unit installed before VAT; a typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) is £6,395–£13,350 plus VAT. Your exact price is fixed in writing once we have surveyed.
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.
Working in Castlereagh
Businesses in Castlereagh range from independent shops and restaurants to offices, clinics and warehouses. Belfast is about 4 km away.
That includes premises in BT5 and BT6 and the surrounding districts. We also cover Belfast, Newtownabbey and Lisburn, all within easy reach of Castlereagh. We plan work in Castlereagh 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
- Supply and extract ductwork and grilles
- Intake and exhaust terminals
- Controls with CO2 or time control
Heat recovery ventilation prices in Castlereagh
These guide prices are adjusted for Northern Ireland, where labour and access costs run about 8% below the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling-void heat recovery unit (small) | £4,550–£8,250 | £5,460–£9,900 | per unit |
| Floor-standing or roof unit (medium) | £8,250–£17,950 | £9,900–£21,540 | per unit |
| Filter change | £85–£225 | £102–£270 | per unit |
| Annual service | £180–£365 | £216–£438 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
The steps for a project in Castlereagh
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 Castlereagh screened and tidy at the end of each day.
Balance
Supply and extract air flows are balanced and commissioned.
Things to check in Castlereagh
Space
Units need space in the ceiling void or a plant area with access for filter changes.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Castlereagh are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the council's planning service before work is booked.
Filters
Filters must be changed regularly to keep air flow and air quality up.
Leased premises
If your Castlereagh 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.
Who we work with in Castlereagh
- 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.
In Northern Ireland, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under EU F-gas rules that apply in Northern Ireland, with regular leak checks and records; buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total also need a periodic energy inspection.
FAQs for Castlereagh
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Castlereagh?
Guide prices in Castlereagh run from about £4,550 to £17,950 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) costs £6,395–£13,350 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Belfast, Newtownabbey and Lisburn?
Yes. Alongside Castlereagh, we also cover Belfast, Newtownabbey and Lisburn. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Castlereagh?
All of them, including BT5 and BT6. 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 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.
Need heat recovery ventilation in Castlereagh?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.