Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Portishead
Heat recovery ventilation for businesses in Portishead — 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 Portishead?
Budget roughly £5,150–£20,500 per unit installed ex VAT in Portishead. For a typical job — heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office — expect £7,250–£15,095 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.
Where we work around Portishead
Portishead has a compact centre of shops, cafés and offices, with business units on its outskirts. Bristol is about 13 km away.
We work across Portishead's postcode districts, including BS20. Neighbouring towns we cover include Nailsea, Clevedon and Keynsham. Heat recovery ventilation in Portishead is priced from a written specification that lists the equipment, positions, controls and commissioning.
What the job covers
- 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 Portishead
Guide prices for Portishead, set for the South West. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| 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.
The steps for a project in Portishead
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 Portishead we agree timings around your opening hours.
Balance
Supply and extract air flows are balanced and commissioned.
Points to plan for in Portishead
Space
Units need space in the ceiling void or a plant area with access for filter changes.
Working hours
Most Portishead businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Filters
Filters must be changed regularly to keep air flow and air quality up.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Portishead are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Types of premises we cover in Portishead
- 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 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).
Common questions from businesses in Portishead
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Portishead?
Guide prices in Portishead 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 Nailsea, Clevedon and Keynsham?
Yes. Alongside Portishead, we also cover Nailsea, Clevedon and Keynsham. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Portishead?
All of them, including BS20. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
Does MVHR cool a building?
Not really. It moderates incoming air temperature and has a summer bypass, but cooling comes from air conditioning.
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.
Get a guide price for Portishead
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.