Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Plymouth
Heat recovery ventilation for businesses in Plymouth — 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 Plymouth?
Budget roughly £5,150–£20,500 per unit installed ex VAT in Plymouth. For a typical job — heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office — expect £7,250–£15,095 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.
Covering Plymouth and nearby
In Plymouth, commercial premises range from city-centre office blocks and shopping streets to restaurants, hotels and industrial estates.
We work across Plymouth's postcode districts, including PL2 and PL4. We also work in nearby Paignton, Newton Abbot and St Austell. For heat recovery ventilation in Plymouth, 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
- Supply and extract ductwork and grilles
- Controls with CO2 or time control
- Balancing and commissioning
Prices in Plymouth
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the South West (4% above the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling-void heat recovery unit (small) | £5,150–£9,295 | £6,180–£11,154 | per unit |
| Floor-standing or roof unit (medium) | £9,295–£20,500 | £11,154–£24,600 | per unit |
| Filter change | £100–£255 | £120–£306 | per unit |
| Annual service | £205–£410 | £246–£492 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
How a job in Plymouth works
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 Plymouth we agree timings around your opening hours.
Balance
Supply and extract air flows are balanced and commissioned.
Points to plan for in Plymouth
Space
Units need space in the ceiling void or a plant area with access for filter changes.
Working hours
Most Plymouth 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.
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.
Premises we work in around Plymouth
- 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.
In England, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total also need a periodic energy inspection.
Common questions from businesses in Plymouth
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Plymouth?
Guide prices in Plymouth run from about £5,150 to £20,500 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) costs £7,250–£15,095 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Paignton, Newton Abbot and St Austell?
Yes. Alongside Plymouth, we also cover Paignton, Newton Abbot and St Austell. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Plymouth?
All of them, including PL2 and PL4. 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.
Is MVHR noisy?
Correctly sized units and ductwork are quiet. Noise usually comes from undersized ducts or high fan speeds.
Get a guide price for Plymouth
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.