Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Forres
A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for heat recovery ventilation in Forres.
- 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 Forres?
In Forres, guide prices run from about £5,195 to £20,500 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) usually comes to £7,295–£15,195 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.
Our coverage in Forres
In a town like Forres, a single wall unit for a shop or a cassette for a surgery makes a real difference in summer.
We cover every Forres postcode, including IV36. We also work in nearby Nairn, Elgin and Lossiemouth. For heat recovery ventilation in Forres, the survey looks at how the space is used, where equipment and ductwork can go and what the electrical supply can take.
Included as standard
- 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 Forres
Guide prices for Forres, set for the north of Scotland. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling-void heat recovery unit (small) | £5,195–£9,395 | £6,234–£11,274 | per unit |
| Floor-standing or roof unit (medium) | £9,395–£20,500 | £11,274–£24,600 | per unit |
| Filter change | £100–£255 | £120–£306 | per unit |
| Annual service | £205–£415 | £246–£498 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
From enquiry to handover in Forres
Calculate
Fresh-air needs are calculated per room. For sites in Forres 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 Forres
Filters
Filters must be changed regularly to keep air flow and air quality up.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Forres 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 Forres 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 Forres
- 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.
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
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 Forres
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Forres?
Guide prices in Forres run from about £5,195 to £20,500 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) costs £7,295–£15,195 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Nairn, Elgin and Lossiemouth?
Yes. Alongside Forres, we also cover Nairn, Elgin and Lossiemouth. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Forres?
All of them, including IV36. 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.
Need heat recovery ventilation in Forres?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.