Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Farnworth
A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for heat recovery ventilation in Farnworth.
- 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 Farnworth?
In Farnworth, guide prices run from about £4,850 to £19,095 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) usually comes to £6,795–£14,195 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.
Covering Farnworth and nearby
Farnworth has a compact centre of shops, cafés and offices, with business units on its outskirts. Bolton is about 4 km away.
Postcode districts we cover in Farnworth include BL4 and WA8. We also work in nearby Bolton, Radcliffe and Tyldesley. We plan work in Farnworth so the noisy parts happen when they disturb your business least.
What the job covers
- 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
Guide prices in Farnworth
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the North West (2% below the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling-void heat recovery unit (small) | £4,850–£8,750 | £5,820–£10,500 | per unit |
| Floor-standing or roof unit (medium) | £8,750–£19,095 | £10,500–£22,914 | per unit |
| Filter change | £95–£240 | £114–£288 | per unit |
| Annual service | £190–£385 | £228–£462 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
How we work in Farnworth
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. In Farnworth we agree timings around your opening hours.
Balance
Supply and extract air flows are balanced and commissioned.
What to think about in Farnworth
Filters
Filters must be changed regularly to keep air flow and air quality up.
Working hours
Most Farnworth businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Summer bypass
A bypass avoids warming incoming air in summer.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Farnworth 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.
Who we work with in Farnworth
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
- 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.
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.
Common questions from businesses in Farnworth
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Farnworth?
Guide prices in Farnworth run from about £4,850 to £19,095 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) costs £6,795–£14,195 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Bolton, Radcliffe and Tyldesley?
Yes. Alongside Farnworth, we also cover Bolton, Radcliffe and Tyldesley. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Farnworth?
All of them, including BL4 and WA8. 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.
Does MVHR cool a building?
Not really. It moderates incoming air temperature and has a summer bypass, but cooling comes from air conditioning.
Talk to us about your premises in Farnworth
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.