Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Letchworth Garden City
Heat recovery ventilation for businesses in Letchworth Garden City — 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 Letchworth Garden City?
Our guide range in Letchworth Garden City is £5,350–£20,995 per unit installed before VAT; a typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) is £7,500–£15,650 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.
Letchworth Garden City and surrounding areas
In Letchworth Garden City, typical premises are high-street shops, offices above them, surgeries, salons and local industrial units. Luton is about 17 km away.
We cover every Letchworth Garden City postcode, including SG4, SG5, SG6, SG7 and SG15. Nearby, we also cover Hitchin (about 5 km), Stevenage (about 9 km) and Luton (about 17 km). For heat recovery ventilation in Letchworth Garden City, 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
- 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 Letchworth Garden City
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.
How it works in Letchworth Garden City
Calculate
Fresh-air needs are calculated per room. For sites in Letchworth Garden City 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 Letchworth Garden City
Integration
Heat recovery pairs well with air conditioning, which handles the room heating and cooling.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Letchworth Garden City 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.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Letchworth Garden City 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 Letchworth Garden City
- 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.
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).
Your questions answered
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Letchworth Garden City?
Guide prices in Letchworth Garden City 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 Hitchin, Stevenage and Luton?
Yes. Alongside Letchworth Garden City, we also cover Hitchin, Stevenage and Luton. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Letchworth Garden City?
All of them, including SG4, SG5, SG6 and SG7. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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.
Get a guide price for Letchworth Garden City
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.