Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Runcorn
Heat recovery ventilation for businesses in Runcorn — 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 Runcorn?
Budget roughly £4,850–£19,095 per unit installed ex VAT in Runcorn. For a typical job — heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office — expect £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.
Where we work around Runcorn
Runcorn is a large town in Cheshire, with a busy centre, retail parks and industrial estates on its edges. Warrington is about 12 km away.
We work across Runcorn's postcode districts, including WA7. We also cover Widnes, Halewood and Huyton, all within easy reach of Runcorn. Heat recovery ventilation in Runcorn is priced from a written specification that lists the equipment, positions, controls and commissioning.
Included as standard
- 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
Prices in Runcorn
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.
From enquiry to handover in Runcorn
Calculate
Fresh-air needs are calculated per room. For sites in Runcorn we confirm access and parking beforehand.
Select
A unit is chosen for air flow, efficiency and space.
Install
Unit, ductwork, terminals and controls are fitted.
Balance
Supply and extract air flows are balanced and commissioned.
Points to plan for in Runcorn
Filters
Filters must be changed regularly to keep air flow and air quality up.
Working hours
Most Runcorn businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Integration
Heat recovery pairs well with air conditioning, which handles the room heating and cooling.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Runcorn 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 Runcorn
- 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.
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
Two rules matter for most businesses in England: GB F-gas rules (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for more than 12 kW of air conditioning.
Questions about heat recovery ventilation in Runcorn
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Runcorn?
Guide prices in Runcorn 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 Widnes, Halewood and Huyton?
Yes. Alongside Runcorn, we also cover Widnes, Halewood and Huyton. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Runcorn?
All of them, including WA7. 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 often do filters need changing?
Typically every three to six months, depending on the location and filter grade.
Talk to us about your premises in Runcorn
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.