Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Houghton-Le-Spring
Heat recovery ventilation for businesses in Houghton-Le-Spring — 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 Houghton-Le-Spring?
Our guide range in Houghton-Le-Spring is £4,650–£18,350 per unit installed before VAT; a typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) is £6,550–£13,650 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.
Houghton-Le-Spring and surrounding areas
Houghton-Le-Spring has a compact centre of shops, cafés and offices, with business units on its outskirts. Sunderland is about 9 km away.
We work across Houghton-Le-Spring's postcode districts, including DH4, DH5, SR3 and SR7. We also work in nearby Chester-le-Street, Washington and Seaham. Heat recovery ventilation in Houghton-Le-Spring is priced from a written specification that lists the equipment, positions, controls and commissioning.
What you get
- Fresh-air rate and unit sizing
- Heat recovery unit with filters and summer bypass
- Intake and exhaust terminals
- Controls with CO2 or time control
- Balancing and commissioning
Guide prices in Houghton-Le-Spring
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the North East (6% below the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling-void heat recovery unit (small) | £4,650–£8,395 | £5,580–£10,074 | per unit |
| Floor-standing or roof unit (medium) | £8,395–£18,350 | £10,074–£22,020 | per unit |
| Filter change | £90–£230 | £108–£276 | per unit |
| Annual service | £185–£370 | £222–£444 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
From enquiry to handover in Houghton-Le-Spring
Calculate
Fresh-air needs are calculated per room. For sites in Houghton-Le-Spring 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
Summer bypass
A bypass avoids warming incoming air in summer.
Working hours
Most Houghton-Le-Spring businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
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 Houghton-Le-Spring are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Premises we work in around Houghton-Le-Spring
- 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.
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
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).
FAQs for Houghton-Le-Spring
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Houghton-Le-Spring?
Guide prices in Houghton-Le-Spring run from about £4,650 to £18,350 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) costs £6,550–£13,650 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Chester-le-Street, Washington and Seaham?
Yes. Alongside Houghton-Le-Spring, we also cover Chester-le-Street, Washington and Seaham. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Houghton-Le-Spring?
All of them, including DH4, DH5, SR3 and SR7. 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.
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 Houghton-Le-Spring?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.