Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Highbury
Heat recovery ventilation for businesses in Highbury — 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 Highbury?
In Highbury, guide prices run from about £6,350 to £24,995 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) usually comes to £8,895–£18,550 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.
Highbury and surrounding areas
Highbury sits within London's dense commercial fabric: shopfronts, offices above, studios and venues, where outdoor unit positions and access need careful planning.
Postcode districts we cover in Highbury include BA3 and N5. We also work in nearby Islington, Holloway and Stamford Hill. Buildings across London range from converted period offices to modern units with deep ceiling voids, so we measure each site rather than relying on a standard package.
What you get
- Fresh-air rate and unit sizing
- Heat recovery unit with filters and summer bypass
- Supply and extract ductwork and grilles
- Intake and exhaust terminals
- Controls with CO2 or time control
Local guide prices for Highbury
These guide prices are adjusted for London, where labour and access costs run about 28% above the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling-void heat recovery unit (small) | £6,350–£11,450 | £7,620–£13,740 | per unit |
| Floor-standing or roof unit (medium) | £11,450–£24,995 | £13,740–£29,994 | per unit |
| Filter change | £120–£315 | £144–£378 | per unit |
| Annual service | £245–£505 | £294–£606 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
How we work in Highbury
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 Highbury we agree timings around your opening hours.
Balance
Supply and extract air flows are balanced and commissioned.
Points to plan for in Highbury
Integration
Heat recovery pairs well with air conditioning, which handles the room heating and cooling.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Highbury 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.
Working hours
Most Highbury businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Types of premises we cover in Highbury
- 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.
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
Compliance in England: refrigerant work falls under GB F-gas rules, and buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).
Questions about heat recovery ventilation in Highbury
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Highbury?
Guide prices in Highbury run from about £6,350 to £24,995 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) costs £8,895–£18,550 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Islington, Holloway and Stamford Hill?
Yes. Alongside Highbury, we also cover Islington, Holloway and Stamford Hill. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Highbury?
All of them, including BA3 and N5. 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 Highbury
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.