Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Southend-on-Sea
A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for heat recovery ventilation in Southend-on-Sea.
- 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 Southend-on-Sea?
Budget roughly £5,350–£20,995 per unit installed ex VAT in Southend-on-Sea. For a typical job — heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office — expect £7,500–£15,650 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.
Working in Southend-on-Sea
In Southend-on-Sea, commercial premises range from city-centre office blocks and shopping streets to restaurants, hotels and industrial estates.
We cover every Southend-on-Sea postcode, including SS1, SS22 and SS99. Neighbouring towns we cover include Hadleigh, Rayleigh and Canvey Island. Buildings across Essex 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
- Heat recovery unit with filters and summer bypass
- Supply and extract ductwork and grilles
- Intake and exhaust terminals
- Controls with CO2 or time control
- Balancing and commissioning
Heat recovery ventilation prices in Southend-on-Sea
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the East of England (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 Southend-on-Sea
Calculate
Fresh-air needs are calculated per room. For sites in Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea
Integration
Heat recovery pairs well with air conditioning, which handles the room heating and cooling.
Working hours
Most Southend-on-Sea businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
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.
Types of premises we cover in Southend-on-Sea
- 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.
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 Southend-on-Sea
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Southend-on-Sea?
Guide prices in Southend-on-Sea 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 Hadleigh, Rayleigh and Canvey Island?
Yes. Alongside Southend-on-Sea, we also cover Hadleigh, Rayleigh and Canvey Island. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Southend-on-Sea?
All of them, including SS1, SS22 and SS99. 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 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.
Talk to us about your premises in Southend-on-Sea
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.