Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Darlington
Heat recovery ventilation for businesses in Darlington — 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 Darlington?
In Darlington, guide prices run from about £4,650 to £18,350 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) usually comes to £6,550–£13,650 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.
Where we work around Darlington
Darlington supports a mix of high-street retail, professional offices, hospitality and light industry. Middlesbrough is about 21 km away.
We cover every Darlington postcode, including DL3 and DL98. We also work in nearby Newton Aycliffe, Yarm and Stockton-on-Tees. We plan work in Darlington so the noisy parts happen when they disturb your business least.
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
- Balancing and commissioning
Heat recovery ventilation prices in Darlington
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.
From enquiry to handover in Darlington
Calculate
Fresh-air needs are calculated per room. For sites in Darlington 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.
What to think about in Darlington
Filters
Filters must be changed regularly to keep air flow and air quality up.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Darlington 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.
Working hours
Most Darlington businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Premises we work in around Darlington
- 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 Darlington
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Darlington?
Guide prices in Darlington 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 Newton Aycliffe, Yarm and Stockton-on-Tees?
Yes. Alongside Darlington, we also cover Newton Aycliffe, Yarm and Stockton-on-Tees. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Darlington?
All of them, including DL3 and DL98. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
Is MVHR noisy?
Correctly sized units and ductwork are quiet. Noise usually comes from undersized ducts or high fan speeds.
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 Darlington
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.