Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Oban
Heat recovery ventilation for businesses in Oban — surveyed, designed and priced in writing before any work starts.
- Survey by arrangement, travel charge quoted first
- Equipment, positions and price set out in writing
- Work planned around your opening hours
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Oban?
Budget roughly £5,195–£20,500 per unit installed ex VAT in Oban. For a typical job — heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office — expect £7,295–£15,195 plus VAT. For remote and island locations, a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked.
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 Oban and nearby
In a town like Oban, a single wall unit for a shop or a cassette for a surgery makes a real difference in summer.
Postcode districts we cover in Oban include PA34. Heat recovery ventilation in Oban is priced from a written specification that lists the equipment, positions, controls and commissioning.
We cover Oban by arrangement: a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked. We group visits where we can to keep it down.
What is included
- Heat recovery unit with filters and summer bypass
- Supply and extract ductwork and grilles
- Intake and exhaust terminals
- Controls with CO2 or time control
- Balancing and commissioning
Local guide prices for Oban
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the north of Scotland (5% above the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling-void heat recovery unit (small) | £5,195–£9,395 | £6,234–£11,274 | per unit |
| Floor-standing or roof unit (medium) | £9,395–£20,500 | £11,274–£24,600 | per unit |
| Filter change | £100–£255 | £120–£306 | per unit |
| Annual service | £205–£415 | £246–£498 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
The steps for a project in Oban
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. We keep work areas in Oban screened and tidy at the end of each day.
Balance
Supply and extract air flows are balanced and commissioned.
Things to check in Oban
Space
Units need space in the ceiling void or a plant area with access for filter changes.
Working hours
Most Oban businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Summer bypass
A bypass avoids warming incoming air in summer.
Leased premises
If your Oban 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.
Who we work with in Oban
- 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 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).
Questions about heat recovery ventilation in Oban
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Oban?
Guide prices in Oban run from about £5,195 to £20,500 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) costs £7,295–£15,195 plus VAT. For Oban, a travel charge is added and quoted in writing before the survey is booked.
Which postcodes do you cover in Oban?
All of them, including PA34. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
How often do filters need changing?
Typically every three to six months, depending on the location and filter grade.
Is MVHR noisy?
Correctly sized units and ductwork are quiet. Noise usually comes from undersized ducts or high fan speeds.
Talk to us about your premises in Oban
Visits to Oban are by arrangement: a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked.