Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Hertford
A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for heat recovery ventilation in Hertford.
- 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 Hertford?
Our guide range in Hertford is £5,350–£20,995 per unit installed before VAT; a typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) is £7,500–£15,650 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.
Working in Hertford
In Hertford, typical premises are high-street shops, offices above them, surgeries, salons and local industrial units. Luton is about 25 km away.
That includes premises in SG13 and the surrounding districts. We also cover Hoddesdon, Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield, all within easy reach of Hertford. We plan work in Hertford 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 Hertford
These guide prices are adjusted for the East of England, where labour and access costs run about 8% above the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling-void heat recovery unit (small) | £5,350–£9,650 | £6,420–£11,580 | per unit |
| Floor-standing or roof unit (medium) | £9,650–£20,995 | £11,580–£25,194 | per unit |
| Filter change | £105–£265 | £126–£318 | per unit |
| Annual service | £210–£425 | £252–£510 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
How it works in Hertford
Calculate
Fresh-air needs are calculated per room. For sites in Hertford 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
Space
Units need space in the ceiling void or a plant area with access for filter changes.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Hertford are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Summer bypass
A bypass avoids warming incoming air in summer.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Hertford 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.
Typical premises in Hertford
- 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.
FAQs for Hertford
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Hertford?
Guide prices in Hertford run from about £5,350 to £20,995 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) costs £7,500–£15,650 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Hoddesdon, Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield?
Yes. Alongside Hertford, we also cover Hoddesdon, Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Hertford?
All of them, including SG13. 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.
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.
Need heat recovery ventilation in Hertford?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.