Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in County Durham
A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for heat recovery ventilation in County Durham.
- 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 County Durham?
Our guide range in County Durham is £4,650–£18,350 per unit installed before VAT; a typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) is £6,550–£13,650 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.
Our coverage in County Durham
We cover all of County Durham, including Darlington, Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham and Chester-le-Street. We quote for premises right across County Durham, including rural and edge-of-town sites.
Postcode districts we cover include DH1, DH7, DL1, DL12, DL17, TS16, TS23 and TS29. Heat recovery ventilation in County Durham is priced from a written specification that lists the equipment, positions, controls and commissioning.
What you get
- Heat recovery unit with filters and summer bypass
- Supply and extract ductwork and grilles
- Intake and exhaust terminals
- Controls with CO2 or time control
- Balancing and commissioning
Prices in County Durham
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the North East (6% below the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling-void heat recovery unit (small) | £4,650–£8,395 | £5,580–£10,074 | per unit |
| Floor-standing or roof unit (medium) | £8,395–£18,350 | £10,074–£22,020 | per unit |
| Filter change | £90–£230 | £108–£276 | per unit |
| Annual service | £185–£370 | £222–£444 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
How it works in County Durham
Calculate
Fresh-air needs are calculated per room. For sites in County Durham 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 County Durham
Filters
Filters must be changed regularly to keep air flow and air quality up.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in County Durham 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.
Integration
Heat recovery pairs well with air conditioning, which handles the room heating and cooling.
Neighbours and noise
Outdoor units near flats — common above shops — need careful siting so noise at neighbours' windows stays low. We choose positions and quieter units with that in mind.
Types of premises we cover in County Durham
- 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 County Durham
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in County Durham?
Guide prices in County Durham run from about £4,650 to £18,350 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) costs £6,550–£13,650 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and North Yorkshire?
Yes. Alongside County Durham, we also cover Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and North Yorkshire. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
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 County Durham
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.