Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Seaham
Heat recovery ventilation for businesses in Seaham — 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 Seaham?
In Seaham, guide prices run from about £4,650 to £18,350 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) usually comes to £6,550–£13,650 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.
Working in Seaham
In a town like Seaham, a single wall unit for a shop or a cassette for a surgery makes a real difference in summer. Sunderland is about 8 km away.
That includes premises in SR7 and the surrounding districts. We also work in nearby Houghton-Le-Spring, Sunderland and Peterlee. We plan work in Seaham so the noisy parts happen when they disturb your business least.
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
Guide prices in Seaham
These guide prices are adjusted for the North East, where labour and access costs run about 6% below the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling-void heat recovery unit (small) | £4,650–£8,395 | £5,580–£10,074 | per unit |
| Floor-standing or roof unit (medium) | £8,395–£18,350 | £10,074–£22,020 | per unit |
| Filter change | £90–£230 | £108–£276 | per unit |
| Annual service | £185–£370 | £222–£444 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
How it works in Seaham
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 Seaham we agree timings around your opening hours.
Balance
Supply and extract air flows are balanced and commissioned.
Before you book in Seaham
Filters
Filters must be changed regularly to keep air flow and air quality up.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Seaham 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.
Space
Units need space in the ceiling void or a plant area with access for filter changes.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Seaham are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Typical premises in Seaham
- 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.
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.
FAQs for Seaham
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Seaham?
Guide prices in Seaham run from about £4,650 to £18,350 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) costs £6,550–£13,650 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Houghton-Le-Spring, Sunderland and Peterlee?
Yes. Alongside Seaham, we also cover Houghton-Le-Spring, Sunderland and Peterlee. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Seaham?
All of them, including SR7. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
Is MVHR noisy?
Correctly sized units and ductwork are quiet. Noise usually comes from undersized ducts or high fan speeds.
Does MVHR cool a building?
Not really. It moderates incoming air temperature and has a summer bypass, but cooling comes from air conditioning.
Talk to us about your premises in Seaham
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.