Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Helensburgh
A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for heat recovery ventilation in Helensburgh.
- 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 Helensburgh?
Our guide range in Helensburgh is £5,195–£20,500 per unit installed before VAT; a typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) is £7,295–£15,195 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.
Covering Helensburgh and nearby
In a town like Helensburgh, a single wall unit for a shop or a cassette for a surgery makes a real difference in summer. Glasgow is about 34 km away.
We cover every Helensburgh postcode, including G84. We also work in nearby Greenock, Vale of Leven and Dumbarton. Heat recovery ventilation in Helensburgh 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
- Supply and extract ductwork and grilles
- Intake and exhaust terminals
- Balancing and commissioning
Local guide prices for Helensburgh
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the north of Scotland (5% above the UK guide).
| 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.
The steps for a project in Helensburgh
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 Helensburgh we agree timings around your opening hours.
Balance
Supply and extract air flows are balanced and commissioned.
Before you book in Helensburgh
Integration
Heat recovery pairs well with air conditioning, which handles the room heating and cooling.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Helensburgh 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.
Filters
Filters must be changed regularly to keep air flow and air quality up.
Leased premises
If your Helensburgh premises are leased, the landlord's written consent is usually needed for external units, wall penetrations and roof access. We provide drawings and data sheets for the request.
Premises we work in around Helensburgh
- 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.
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
Compliance in Scotland: refrigerant work falls under GB F-gas rules, and systems with an effective output of 12 kW or more need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).
FAQs for Helensburgh
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Helensburgh?
Guide prices in Helensburgh 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 Greenock, Vale of Leven and Dumbarton?
Yes. Alongside Helensburgh, we also cover Greenock, Vale of Leven and Dumbarton. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Helensburgh?
All of them, including G84. 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 Helensburgh?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.