Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Oxford
A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for heat recovery ventilation in Oxford.
- 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 Oxford?
Budget roughly £5,695–£22,500 per unit installed ex VAT in Oxford. For a typical job — heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office — expect £7,995–£16,695 plus VAT. You get a fixed written quote after the 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.
Where we work around Oxford
Oxford is one of the main commercial centres in Oxfordshire, with city-centre offices, retail streets, hospitality venues and business parks on its edges.
We cover every Oxford postcode, including OX1. We also work in nearby Abingdon, Didcot and Witney. Buildings across Oxfordshire 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
- Controls with CO2 or time control
- Balancing and commissioning
Guide prices in Oxford
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the South East (15% above the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling-void heat recovery unit (small) | £5,695–£10,295 | £6,834–£12,354 | per unit |
| Floor-standing or roof unit (medium) | £10,295–£22,500 | £12,354–£27,000 | per unit |
| Filter change | £110–£280 | £132–£336 | per unit |
| Annual service | £225–£455 | £270–£546 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
The steps for a project in Oxford
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 Oxford we agree timings around your opening hours.
Balance
Supply and extract air flows are balanced and commissioned.
Things to check in Oxford
Integration
Heat recovery pairs well with air conditioning, which handles the room heating and cooling.
Leased premises
If your Oxford 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.
Summer bypass
A bypass avoids warming incoming air in summer.
Roof and height work
Flat roofs, high walls and atriums need the right access equipment and edge protection. We plan towers, MEWPs or scaffold before the job, not on the day.
Types of premises we cover in Oxford
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
- 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.
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).
FAQs for Oxford
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Oxford?
Guide prices in Oxford run from about £5,695 to £22,500 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) costs £7,995–£16,695 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Abingdon, Didcot and Witney?
Yes. Alongside Oxford, we also cover Abingdon, Didcot and Witney. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Oxford?
All of them, including OX1. 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 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.
Talk to us about your premises in Oxford
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.