Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Dumbarton
Heat recovery ventilation for businesses in Dumbarton — 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 Dumbarton?
In Dumbarton, guide prices run from about £4,750 to £18,695 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) usually comes to £6,650–£13,895 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 Dumbarton
In a town like Dumbarton, a single wall unit for a shop or a cassette for a surgery makes a real difference in summer. Glasgow is about 22 km away.
We work across Dumbarton's postcode districts, including G82. Nearby, we also cover Vale of Leven (about 3 km), Erskine (about 9 km) and Clydebank (about 11 km). For heat recovery ventilation in Dumbarton, the survey looks at how the space is used, where equipment and ductwork can go and what the electrical supply can take.
What we do
- 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 Dumbarton
Guide prices for Dumbarton, set for Scotland. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling-void heat recovery unit (small) | £4,750–£8,595 | £5,700–£10,314 | per unit |
| Floor-standing or roof unit (medium) | £8,595–£18,695 | £10,314–£22,434 | per unit |
| Filter change | £90–£235 | £108–£282 | per unit |
| Annual service | £185–£380 | £222–£456 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
How a job in Dumbarton works
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 Dumbarton screened and tidy at the end of each day.
Balance
Supply and extract air flows are balanced and commissioned.
Before you book in Dumbarton
Filters
Filters must be changed regularly to keep air flow and air quality up.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Dumbarton are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Integration
Heat recovery pairs well with air conditioning, which handles the room heating and cooling.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Dumbarton 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 Dumbarton
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
Compliance in Scotland: refrigerant work falls under GB F-gas rules, and systems with an effective output of 12 kW or more need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).
Your questions answered
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Dumbarton?
Guide prices in Dumbarton run from about £4,750 to £18,695 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) costs £6,650–£13,895 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Vale of Leven, Erskine and Clydebank?
Yes. Alongside Dumbarton, we also cover Vale of Leven, Erskine and Clydebank. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Dumbarton?
All of them, including G82. 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.
Get a guide price for Dumbarton
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.