Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Preston
A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for heat recovery ventilation in Preston.
- 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 Preston?
Our guide range in Preston is £4,850–£19,095 per unit installed before VAT; a typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) is £6,795–£14,195 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 Preston
In Preston, commercial premises range from city-centre office blocks and shopping streets to restaurants, hotels and industrial estates.
We cover every Preston postcode, including BN1, CO10, CT3, DT3, GL7 and HR8. We also cover Leyland, Chorley and Blackburn, all within easy reach of Preston. For heat recovery ventilation in Preston, the survey looks at how the space is used, where equipment and ductwork can go and what the electrical supply can take.
What we do
- 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
Local guide prices for Preston
These guide prices are adjusted for the North West, where labour and access costs run about 2% below the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling-void heat recovery unit (small) | £4,850–£8,750 | £5,820–£10,500 | per unit |
| Floor-standing or roof unit (medium) | £8,750–£19,095 | £10,500–£22,914 | per unit |
| Filter change | £95–£240 | £114–£288 | per unit |
| Annual service | £190–£385 | £228–£462 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
How a job in Preston 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. We keep work areas in Preston screened and tidy at the end of each day.
Balance
Supply and extract air flows are balanced and commissioned.
Points to plan for in Preston
Integration
Heat recovery pairs well with air conditioning, which handles the room heating and cooling.
Shared buildings
In multi-let buildings, roof space, risers and plant areas are often controlled by a managing agent. We work to their permits and method-statement requirements.
Summer bypass
A bypass avoids warming incoming air in summer.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Preston 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.
Who we work with in Preston
- 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 Preston
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Preston?
Guide prices in Preston run from about £4,850 to £19,095 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) costs £6,795–£14,195 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Leyland, Chorley and Blackburn?
Yes. Alongside Preston, we also cover Leyland, Chorley and Blackburn. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Preston?
All of them, including BN1, CO10, CT3 and DT3. 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 Preston
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.