Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Kent
Heat recovery ventilation for businesses in Kent — 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 Kent?
Our guide range in Kent is £5,695–£22,500 per unit installed before VAT; a typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) is £7,995–£16,695 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 Kent
We cover all of Kent, including Maidstone, Gillingham, Chatham, Royal Tunbridge Wells and Folkestone. Each town below has its own page with local guide prices.
Postcode districts we cover include BR8, CT10, CT21, ME1, ME11, TN1, TN15 and TN30. Heat recovery ventilation in Kent is priced from a written specification that lists the equipment, positions, controls and commissioning.
What the job covers
- 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
Prices in Kent
These guide prices are adjusted for the South East, where labour and access costs run about 15% above the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling-void heat recovery unit (small) | £5,695–£10,295 | £6,834–£12,354 | per unit |
| Floor-standing or roof unit (medium) | £10,295–£22,500 | £12,354–£27,000 | per unit |
| Filter change | £110–£280 | £132–£336 | per unit |
| Annual service | £225–£455 | £270–£546 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
How we work in Kent
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 Kent we agree timings around your opening hours.
Balance
Supply and extract air flows are balanced and commissioned.
What to think about in Kent
Filters
Filters must be changed regularly to keep air flow and air quality up.
Shared buildings
In multi-let buildings, roof space, risers and plant areas are often controlled by a managing agent. We work to their permits and method-statement requirements.
Space
Units need space in the ceiling void or a plant area with access for filter changes.
Leased premises
If your Kent 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.
Typical premises in Kent
- 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.
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.
FAQs for Kent
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Kent?
Guide prices in Kent run from about £5,695 to £22,500 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) costs £7,995–£16,695 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Essex, East Sussex and London?
Yes. Alongside Kent, we also cover Essex, East Sussex and London. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Is MVHR noisy?
Correctly sized units and ductwork are quiet. Noise usually comes from undersized ducts or high fan speeds.
How often do filters need changing?
Typically every three to six months, depending on the location and filter grade.
Talk to us about your premises in Kent
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.