Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Dunbartonshire
A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for heat recovery ventilation in Dunbartonshire.
- 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 Dunbartonshire?
Budget roughly £4,750–£18,695 per unit installed ex VAT in Dunbartonshire. For a typical job — heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office — expect £6,650–£13,895 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.
Working in Dunbartonshire
We cover all of Dunbartonshire, including Bearsden, Clydebank, Vale of Leven, Bishopbriggs and Dumbarton. Wherever your premises are, the survey, quote and installation follow the same steps.
Postcode districts we cover include G3, G5, G23, G42, G52, G62, G66 and G83. Heat recovery ventilation in Dunbartonshire is priced from a written specification that lists the equipment, positions, controls and commissioning.
What we do
- 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
Local guide prices for Dunbartonshire
These guide prices are adjusted for Scotland, where labour and access costs run about 4% below the UK guide.
| 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.
The steps for a project in Dunbartonshire
Calculate
Fresh-air needs are calculated per room. For sites in Dunbartonshire 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.
Points to plan for in Dunbartonshire
Integration
Heat recovery pairs well with air conditioning, which handles the room heating and cooling.
Shared buildings
In multi-let buildings, roof space, risers and plant areas are often controlled by a managing agent. We work to their permits and method-statement requirements.
Summer bypass
A bypass avoids warming incoming air in summer.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Dunbartonshire are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Premises we work in around Dunbartonshire
- 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 Scotland: GB F-gas rules (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for systems of 12 kW or more.
Questions about heat recovery ventilation in Dunbartonshire
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Dunbartonshire?
Guide prices in Dunbartonshire 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 Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, Lanarkshire and Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire?
Yes. Alongside Dunbartonshire, we also cover Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, Lanarkshire and Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Does MVHR cool a building?
Not really. It moderates incoming air temperature and has a summer bypass, but cooling comes from air conditioning.
How often do filters need changing?
Typically every three to six months, depending on the location and filter grade.
Get a guide price for Dunbartonshire
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.