Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Northampton
Heat recovery ventilation for businesses in Northampton — 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 Northampton?
Our guide range in Northampton is £4,850–£19,095 per unit installed before VAT; a typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) is £6,795–£14,195 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.
Covering Northampton and nearby
Northampton is one of the main commercial centres in Northamptonshire, with city-centre offices, retail streets, hospitality venues and business parks on its edges.
Postcode districts we cover in Northampton include NN1. Nearby, we also cover Wellingborough (about 14 km), Daventry (about 19 km) and Rushden (about 20 km). For heat recovery ventilation in Northampton, the survey looks at how the space is used, where equipment and ductwork can go and what the electrical supply can take.
What is included
- 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 Northampton
Guide prices for Northampton, set for the East Midlands. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling-void heat recovery unit (small) | £4,850–£8,750 | £5,820–£10,500 | per unit |
| Floor-standing or roof unit (medium) | £8,750–£19,095 | £10,500–£22,914 | per unit |
| Filter change | £95–£240 | £114–£288 | per unit |
| Annual service | £190–£385 | £228–£462 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
How it works in Northampton
Calculate
Fresh-air needs are calculated per room. For sites in Northampton 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 Northampton
Filters
Filters must be changed regularly to keep air flow and air quality up.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Northampton 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.
Space
Units need space in the ceiling void or a plant area with access for filter changes.
Working hours
Most Northampton 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 Northampton
- 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.
Two rules matter for most businesses in England: GB F-gas rules (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for more than 12 kW of air conditioning.
Questions about heat recovery ventilation in Northampton
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Northampton?
Guide prices in Northampton run from about £4,850 to £19,095 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) costs £6,795–£14,195 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Wellingborough, Daventry and Rushden?
Yes. Alongside Northampton, we also cover Wellingborough, Daventry and Rushden. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Northampton?
All of them, including NN1. 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.
Does MVHR cool a building?
Not really. It moderates incoming air temperature and has a summer bypass, but cooling comes from air conditioning.
Talk to us about your premises in Northampton
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.