Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Chatham
A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for heat recovery ventilation in Chatham.
- 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 Chatham?
Our guide range in Chatham is £5,695–£22,500 per unit installed before VAT; a typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) is £7,995–£16,695 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.
Chatham and surrounding areas
Chatham is a large town in Kent, with a busy centre, retail parks and industrial estates on its edges. Gillingham is about 2 km away.
We work across Chatham's postcode districts, including ME4. Nearby, we also cover Gillingham (about 2 km), Rochester (about 2 km) and Strood (about 4 km). For heat recovery ventilation in Chatham, the survey looks at how the space is used, where equipment and ductwork can go and what the electrical supply can take.
Included as standard
- 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
Prices in Chatham
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the South East (15% above the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling-void heat recovery unit (small) | £5,695–£10,295 | £6,834–£12,354 | per unit |
| Floor-standing or roof unit (medium) | £10,295–£22,500 | £12,354–£27,000 | per unit |
| Filter change | £110–£280 | £132–£336 | per unit |
| Annual service | £225–£455 | £270–£546 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
How it works in Chatham
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 Chatham screened and tidy at the end of each day.
Balance
Supply and extract air flows are balanced and commissioned.
What to think about in Chatham
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 Chatham are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Summer bypass
A bypass avoids warming incoming air in summer.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Chatham 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.
Types of premises we cover in Chatham
- 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.
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
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.
Questions about heat recovery ventilation in Chatham
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Chatham?
Guide prices in Chatham run from about £5,695 to £22,500 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) costs £7,995–£16,695 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Gillingham, Rochester and Strood?
Yes. Alongside Chatham, we also cover Gillingham, Rochester and Strood. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Chatham?
All of them, including ME4. 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.
Is MVHR noisy?
Correctly sized units and ductwork are quiet. Noise usually comes from undersized ducts or high fan speeds.
Talk to us about your premises in Chatham
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.