Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Rickmansworth
Heat recovery ventilation for businesses in Rickmansworth — 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 Rickmansworth?
Our guide range in Rickmansworth is £5,350–£20,995 per unit installed before VAT; a typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) is £7,500–£15,650 plus VAT. Your exact price is fixed in writing once we have surveyed.
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.
Working in Rickmansworth
Rickmansworth has a compact centre of shops, cafés and offices, with business units on its outskirts. Watford is about 6 km away.
We cover every Rickmansworth postcode, including WD3. We also cover Watford, Chalfont St Peter and Gerrards Cross, all within easy reach of Rickmansworth. Buildings across Hertfordshire range from converted period offices to modern units with deep ceiling voids, so we measure each site rather than relying on a standard package.
Included as standard
- Fresh-air rate and unit sizing
- Heat recovery unit with filters and summer bypass
- Supply and extract ductwork and grilles
- Intake and exhaust terminals
- Controls with CO2 or time control
Local guide prices for Rickmansworth
These guide prices are adjusted for the East of England, where labour and access costs run about 8% above the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling-void heat recovery unit (small) | £5,350–£9,650 | £6,420–£11,580 | per unit |
| Floor-standing or roof unit (medium) | £9,650–£20,995 | £11,580–£25,194 | per unit |
| Filter change | £105–£265 | £126–£318 | per unit |
| Annual service | £210–£425 | £252–£510 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
From enquiry to handover in Rickmansworth
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 Rickmansworth we agree timings around your opening hours.
Balance
Supply and extract air flows are balanced and commissioned.
Things to check in Rickmansworth
Space
Units need space in the ceiling void or a plant area with access for filter changes.
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.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Rickmansworth are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Who we work with in Rickmansworth
- 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.
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
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).
Questions about heat recovery ventilation in Rickmansworth
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Rickmansworth?
Guide prices in Rickmansworth run from about £5,350 to £20,995 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) costs £7,500–£15,650 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Watford, Chalfont St Peter and Gerrards Cross?
Yes. Alongside Rickmansworth, we also cover Watford, Chalfont St Peter and Gerrards Cross. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Rickmansworth?
All of them, including WD3. 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.
Need heat recovery ventilation in Rickmansworth?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.