Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Portsmouth
A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for heat recovery ventilation in Portsmouth.
- 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 Portsmouth?
Budget roughly £5,695–£22,500 per unit installed ex VAT in Portsmouth. For a typical job — heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office — expect £7,995–£16,695 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 Portsmouth
In Portsmouth, commercial premises range from city-centre office blocks and shopping streets to restaurants, hotels and industrial estates.
We cover every Portsmouth postcode, including PO5. We also cover Gosport, Fareham and Havant, all within easy reach of Portsmouth. For heat recovery ventilation in Portsmouth, the survey looks at how the space is used, where equipment and ductwork can go and what the electrical supply can take.
Included as standard
- Fresh-air rate and unit sizing
- Heat recovery unit with filters and summer bypass
- Intake and exhaust terminals
- Controls with CO2 or time control
- Balancing and commissioning
Local guide prices for Portsmouth
Guide prices for Portsmouth, set for the South East. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| 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.
How it works in Portsmouth
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 Portsmouth screened and tidy at the end of each day.
Balance
Supply and extract air flows are balanced and commissioned.
Before you book in Portsmouth
Integration
Heat recovery pairs well with air conditioning, which handles the room heating and cooling.
Working hours
Most Portsmouth 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.
Who we work with in Portsmouth
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
- 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.
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 Portsmouth
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Portsmouth?
Guide prices in Portsmouth 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 Gosport, Fareham and Havant?
Yes. Alongside Portsmouth, we also cover Gosport, Fareham and Havant. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Portsmouth?
All of them, including PO5. 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.
Does MVHR cool a building?
Not really. It moderates incoming air temperature and has a summer bypass, but cooling comes from air conditioning.
Get a guide price for Portsmouth
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.