Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Islington
Heat recovery ventilation for businesses in Islington — 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 Islington?
Our guide range in Islington is £6,350–£24,995 per unit installed before VAT; a typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) is £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.
Covering Islington and nearby
In Islington, commercial premises range from street-level shops and restaurants to offices in converted and modern buildings, many with managing agents and landlord consents to work through.
That includes premises in EC1P, EC4P, EC50, N1, N1C and N1P and the surrounding districts. We also work in nearby Highbury, Holloway and Camden Town. We plan work in Islington so the noisy parts happen when they disturb your business least.
What you get
- 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
Heat recovery ventilation prices in Islington
Guide prices for Islington, set for London. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| 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.
From enquiry to handover in Islington
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. We keep work areas in Islington screened and tidy at the end of each day.
Balance
Supply and extract air flows are balanced and commissioned.
Before you book in Islington
Filters
Filters must be changed regularly to keep air flow and air quality up.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Islington 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.
Leased premises
If your Islington premises are leased, the landlord's written consent is usually needed for external units, wall penetrations and roof access. We provide drawings and data sheets for the request.
Types of premises we cover in Islington
- 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.
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
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.
Common questions from businesses in Islington
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Islington?
Guide prices in Islington 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 Highbury, Holloway and Camden Town?
Yes. Alongside Islington, we also cover Highbury, Holloway and Camden Town. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Islington?
All of them, including EC1P, EC4P, EC50 and N1. 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 Islington?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.