Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Hitchin
Heat recovery ventilation for businesses in Hitchin — 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 Hitchin?
Budget roughly £5,350–£20,995 per unit installed ex VAT in Hitchin. For a typical job — heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office — expect £7,500–£15,650 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.
Working in Hitchin
Businesses in Hitchin range from independent shops and restaurants to offices, clinics and warehouses. Luton is about 12 km away.
We cover every Hitchin postcode, including SG4 and SG5. We also work in nearby Letchworth Garden City, Stevenage and Luton. For heat recovery ventilation in Hitchin, the survey looks at how the space is used, where equipment and ductwork can go and what the electrical supply can take.
What the job covers
- Heat recovery unit with filters and summer bypass
- Supply and extract ductwork and grilles
- Intake and exhaust terminals
- Controls with CO2 or time control
- Balancing and commissioning
Guide prices in Hitchin
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the East of England (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.
The steps for a project in Hitchin
Calculate
Fresh-air needs are calculated per room. For sites in Hitchin 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.
Points to plan for in Hitchin
Filters
Filters must be changed regularly to keep air flow and air quality up.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Hitchin 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.
Summer bypass
A bypass avoids warming incoming air in summer.
Working hours
Most Hitchin businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Typical premises in Hitchin
- 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).
Common questions from businesses in Hitchin
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Hitchin?
Guide prices in Hitchin 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 Letchworth Garden City, Stevenage and Luton?
Yes. Alongside Hitchin, we also cover Letchworth Garden City, Stevenage and Luton. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Hitchin?
All of them, including SG4 and SG5. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
How often do filters need changing?
Typically every three to six months, depending on the location and filter grade.
Is MVHR noisy?
Correctly sized units and ductwork are quiet. Noise usually comes from undersized ducts or high fan speeds.
Get a guide price for Hitchin
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.