Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Livingston
Heat recovery ventilation for businesses in Livingston — 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 Livingston?
Budget roughly £4,750–£18,695 per unit installed ex VAT in Livingston. For a typical job — heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office — expect £6,650–£13,895 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.
Livingston and surrounding areas
In Livingston, typical premises are high-street shops, offices above them, surgeries, salons and local industrial units. Edinburgh is about 22 km away.
Postcode districts we cover in Livingston include EH54. Neighbouring towns we cover include Broxburn, Bathgate and Balerno. For heat recovery ventilation in Livingston, 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
- Supply and extract ductwork and grilles
- Intake and exhaust terminals
- Balancing and commissioning
Local guide prices for Livingston
These guide prices are adjusted for Scotland, where labour and access costs run about 4% below the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling-void heat recovery unit (small) | £4,750–£8,595 | £5,700–£10,314 | per unit |
| Floor-standing or roof unit (medium) | £8,595–£18,695 | £10,314–£22,434 | per unit |
| Filter change | £90–£235 | £108–£282 | per unit |
| Annual service | £185–£380 | £222–£456 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
How it works in Livingston
Calculate
Fresh-air needs are calculated per room. For sites in Livingston 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.
What to think about in Livingston
Space
Units need space in the ceiling void or a plant area with access for filter changes.
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.
Filters
Filters must be changed regularly to keep air flow and air quality up.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Livingston 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.
Types of premises we cover in Livingston
- 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.
Compliance in Scotland: refrigerant work falls under GB F-gas rules, and systems with an effective output of 12 kW or more need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).
FAQs for Livingston
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Livingston?
Guide prices in Livingston run from about £4,750 to £18,695 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) costs £6,650–£13,895 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Broxburn, Bathgate and Balerno?
Yes. Alongside Livingston, we also cover Broxburn, Bathgate and Balerno. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Livingston?
All of them, including EH54. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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.
How often do filters need changing?
Typically every three to six months, depending on the location and filter grade.
Need heat recovery ventilation in Livingston?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.