Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Emsworth
Heat recovery ventilation for businesses in Emsworth — 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 Emsworth?
In Emsworth, guide prices run from about £5,695 to £22,500 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) usually comes to £7,995–£16,695 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.
Where we work around Emsworth
Most commercial premises in and around Emsworth are shops, offices, salons, pubs and small industrial units. Portsmouth is about 12 km away.
That includes premises in PO10 and the surrounding districts. Neighbouring towns we cover include Havant, Waterlooville and Chichester. Heat recovery ventilation in Emsworth is priced from a written specification that lists the equipment, positions, controls and commissioning.
What the job covers
- 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 Emsworth
These guide prices are adjusted for the South East, where labour and access costs run about 15% above the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling-void heat recovery unit (small) | £5,695–£10,295 | £6,834–£12,354 | per unit |
| Floor-standing or roof unit (medium) | £10,295–£22,500 | £12,354–£27,000 | per unit |
| Filter change | £110–£280 | £132–£336 | per unit |
| Annual service | £225–£455 | £270–£546 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
The steps for a project in Emsworth
Calculate
Fresh-air needs are calculated per room. For sites in Emsworth 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.
Before you book in Emsworth
Space
Units need space in the ceiling void or a plant area with access for filter changes.
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.
Working hours
Most Emsworth businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Who we work with in Emsworth
- 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.
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.
Questions about heat recovery ventilation in Emsworth
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Emsworth?
Guide prices in Emsworth run from about £5,695 to £22,500 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) costs £7,995–£16,695 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Havant, Waterlooville and Chichester?
Yes. Alongside Emsworth, we also cover Havant, Waterlooville and Chichester. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Emsworth?
All of them, including PO10. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
Does MVHR cool a building?
Not really. It moderates incoming air temperature and has a summer bypass, but cooling comes from air conditioning.
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 Emsworth
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.