Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Porthcawl
A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for heat recovery ventilation in Porthcawl.
- 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 Porthcawl?
Budget roughly £4,695–£18,500 per unit installed ex VAT in Porthcawl. For a typical job — heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office — expect £6,595–£13,795 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.
Our coverage in Porthcawl
In a town like Porthcawl, a single wall unit for a shop or a cassette for a surgery makes a real difference in summer. Swansea is about 23 km away.
We cover every Porthcawl postcode, including CF36. We also cover Bridgend, Maesteg and Llantwit Major, all within easy reach of Porthcawl. Heat recovery ventilation in Porthcawl is priced from a written specification that lists the equipment, positions, controls and commissioning.
What we do
- 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
Heat recovery ventilation prices in Porthcawl
Prices below include our regional adjustment for Wales (5% below the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling-void heat recovery unit (small) | £4,695–£8,500 | £5,634–£10,200 | per unit |
| Floor-standing or roof unit (medium) | £8,500–£18,500 | £10,200–£22,200 | per unit |
| Filter change | £90–£235 | £108–£282 | per unit |
| Annual service | £185–£375 | £222–£450 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
How a job in Porthcawl works
Calculate
Fresh-air needs are calculated per room. For sites in Porthcawl 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.
Things to check in Porthcawl
Summer bypass
A bypass avoids warming incoming air in summer.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Porthcawl 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.
Leased premises
If your Porthcawl 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.
Typical premises in Porthcawl
- 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.
Two rules matter for most businesses in Wales: GB F-gas rules (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for more than 12 kW of air conditioning.
FAQs for Porthcawl
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Porthcawl?
Guide prices in Porthcawl run from about £4,695 to £18,500 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) costs £6,595–£13,795 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Bridgend, Maesteg and Llantwit Major?
Yes. Alongside Porthcawl, we also cover Bridgend, Maesteg and Llantwit Major. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Porthcawl?
All of them, including CF36. 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 Porthcawl
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.