Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Durham
A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for heat recovery ventilation in 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 Durham?
Budget roughly £4,650–£18,350 per unit installed ex VAT in Durham. For a typical job — heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office — expect £6,550–£13,650 plus VAT. You get a fixed written quote after the 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.
Durham and surrounding areas
Durham has a compact centre of shops, cafés and offices, with business units on its outskirts. Sunderland is about 19 km away.
That includes premises in DH1 and the surrounding districts. Neighbouring towns we cover include Chester-le-Street, Houghton-Le-Spring and Stanley. Heat recovery ventilation in Durham is priced from a written specification that lists the equipment, positions, controls and commissioning.
What we do
- Fresh-air rate and unit sizing
- Supply and extract ductwork and grilles
- Intake and exhaust terminals
- Controls with CO2 or time control
- Balancing and commissioning
Heat recovery ventilation prices in Durham
These guide prices are adjusted for the North East, where labour and access costs run about 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 Durham
Calculate
Fresh-air needs are calculated per room. For sites in 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.
Local points to consider
Summer bypass
A bypass avoids warming incoming air in summer.
Working hours
Most Durham businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Filters
Filters must be changed regularly to keep air flow and air quality up.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in 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.
Premises we work in around Durham
- 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.
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
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 Durham?
Guide prices in 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 Chester-le-Street, Houghton-Le-Spring and Stanley?
Yes. Alongside Durham, we also cover Chester-le-Street, Houghton-Le-Spring and Stanley. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Durham?
All of them, including DH1. 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.
Talk to us about your premises in Durham
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.