Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Rochdale
Heat recovery ventilation for businesses in Rochdale — 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 Rochdale?
Our guide range in Rochdale 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. 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.
Rochdale and surrounding areas
In Rochdale, typical commercial premises include town-centre shops and offices, surgeries, gyms and units on business parks. Oldham is about 9 km away.
That includes premises in OL16 and the surrounding districts. We also work in nearby Heywood, Middleton and Oldham. For heat recovery ventilation in Rochdale, the survey looks at how the space is used, where equipment and ductwork can go and what the electrical supply can take.
What is included
- Fresh-air rate and unit sizing
- Supply and extract ductwork and grilles
- Intake and exhaust terminals
- Controls with CO2 or time control
- Balancing and commissioning
Heat recovery ventilation prices in Rochdale
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the North West (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 Rochdale 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. In Rochdale we agree timings around your opening hours.
Balance
Supply and extract air flows are balanced and commissioned.
Points to plan for in Rochdale
Integration
Heat recovery pairs well with air conditioning, which handles the room heating and cooling.
Leased premises
If your Rochdale 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.
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.
Typical premises in Rochdale
- 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).
Your questions answered
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Rochdale?
Guide prices in Rochdale 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 Heywood, Middleton and Oldham?
Yes. Alongside Rochdale, we also cover Heywood, Middleton and Oldham. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Rochdale?
All of them, including OL16. 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.
Is MVHR noisy?
Correctly sized units and ductwork are quiet. Noise usually comes from undersized ducts or high fan speeds.
Talk to us about your premises in Rochdale
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.