Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Chichester
A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for heat recovery ventilation in Chichester.
- 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 Chichester?
Budget roughly £5,695–£22,500 per unit installed ex VAT in Chichester. For a typical job — heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office — expect £7,995–£16,695 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.
Chichester and surrounding areas
Businesses in Chichester range from independent shops and restaurants to offices, clinics and warehouses. Portsmouth is about 22 km away.
Postcode districts we cover in Chichester include PO19. We also cover Bognor Regis, Emsworth and Havant, all within easy reach of Chichester. For heat recovery ventilation in Chichester, the survey looks at how the space is used, where equipment and ductwork can go and what the electrical supply can take.
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
Guide prices in Chichester
These guide prices are adjusted for the South East, where labour and access costs run about 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 Chichester
Calculate
Fresh-air needs are calculated per room. For sites in Chichester 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.
Things to check in Chichester
Summer bypass
A bypass avoids warming incoming air in summer.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Chichester are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Space
Units need space in the ceiling void or a plant area with access for filter changes.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Chichester 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.
Who we work with in Chichester
- 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.
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
In England, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total also need a periodic energy inspection.
Your questions answered
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Chichester?
Guide prices in Chichester 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 Bognor Regis, Emsworth and Havant?
Yes. Alongside Chichester, we also cover Bognor Regis, Emsworth and Havant. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Chichester?
All of them, including PO19. 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 Chichester?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.