Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Lowestoft
Heat recovery ventilation for businesses in Lowestoft — 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 Lowestoft?
Budget roughly £5,350–£20,995 per unit installed ex VAT in Lowestoft. For a typical job — heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office — expect £7,500–£15,650 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.
Where we work around Lowestoft
In Lowestoft, typical commercial premises include town-centre shops and offices, surgeries, gyms and units on business parks. Norwich is about 35 km away.
We cover every Lowestoft postcode, including NR32. Buildings across Suffolk range from converted period offices to modern units with deep ceiling voids, so we measure each site rather than relying on a standard package.
What is included
- 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
Guide prices in Lowestoft
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.
From enquiry to handover in Lowestoft
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 Lowestoft we agree timings around your opening hours.
Balance
Supply and extract air flows are balanced and commissioned.
Before you book in Lowestoft
Integration
Heat recovery pairs well with air conditioning, which handles the room heating and cooling.
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.
Summer bypass
A bypass avoids warming incoming air in summer.
Working hours
Most Lowestoft businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Types of premises we cover in Lowestoft
- 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).
Questions about heat recovery ventilation in Lowestoft
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Lowestoft?
Guide prices in Lowestoft 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 Great Yarmouth and Norwich?
Yes. Alongside Lowestoft, we also cover Great Yarmouth and Norwich. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Lowestoft?
All of them, including NR32. 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.
Does MVHR cool a building?
Not really. It moderates incoming air temperature and has a summer bypass, but cooling comes from air conditioning.
Need heat recovery ventilation in Lowestoft?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.