Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Inverness
A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for heat recovery ventilation in Inverness.
- 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 Inverness?
In Inverness, guide prices run from about £5,195 to £20,500 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) usually comes to £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.
Where we work around Inverness
Businesses in Inverness range from independent shops and restaurants to offices, clinics and warehouses.
Postcode districts we cover in Inverness include IV2. We plan work in Inverness so the noisy parts happen when they disturb your business least.
What is included
- Fresh-air rate and unit sizing
- Heat recovery unit with filters and summer bypass
- Supply and extract ductwork and grilles
- Controls with CO2 or time control
- Balancing and commissioning
Local guide prices for Inverness
Guide prices for Inverness, set for the north of Scotland. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| 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.
How a job in Inverness works
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 Inverness we agree timings around your opening hours.
Balance
Supply and extract air flows are balanced and commissioned.
Points to plan for in Inverness
Summer bypass
A bypass avoids warming incoming air in summer.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Inverness 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.
Roof and height work
Flat roofs, high walls and atriums need the right access equipment and edge protection. We plan towers, MEWPs or scaffold before the job, not on the day.
Types of premises we cover in Inverness
- 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.
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
Two rules matter for most businesses in Scotland: GB F-gas rules (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for systems of 12 kW or more.
Your questions answered
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Inverness?
Guide prices in Inverness 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 Nairn and Forres?
Yes. Alongside Inverness, we also cover Nairn and Forres. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Inverness?
All of them, including IV2. 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.
Talk to us about your premises in Inverness
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.