Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in St Albans
A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for heat recovery ventilation in St Albans.
- 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 St Albans?
Budget roughly £5,350–£20,995 per unit installed ex VAT in St Albans. For a typical job — heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office — expect £7,500–£15,650 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.
Covering St Albans and nearby
St Albans supports a mix of high-street retail, professional offices, hospitality and light industry. Watford is about 11 km away.
That includes premises in AL1 and AL3 and the surrounding districts. We also cover Harpenden, Hatfield and Hemel Hempstead, all within easy reach of St Albans. For heat recovery ventilation in St Albans, the survey looks at how the space is used, where equipment and ductwork can go and what the electrical supply can take.
What we do
- Fresh-air rate and unit sizing
- Heat recovery unit with filters and summer bypass
- Supply and extract ductwork and grilles
- Intake and exhaust terminals
- Balancing and commissioning
Guide prices in St Albans
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.
How it works in St Albans
Calculate
Fresh-air needs are calculated per room. For sites in St Albans 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.
Before you book in St Albans
Summer bypass
A bypass avoids warming incoming air in summer.
Leased premises
If your St Albans 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.
Filters
Filters must be changed regularly to keep air flow and air quality up.
Working hours
Most St Albans businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Premises we work in around St Albans
- 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.
In England, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total also need a periodic energy inspection.
FAQs for St Albans
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in St Albans?
Guide prices in St Albans 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 Harpenden, Hatfield and Hemel Hempstead?
Yes. Alongside St Albans, we also cover Harpenden, Hatfield and Hemel Hempstead. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in St Albans?
All of them, including AL1 and AL3. 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.
How often do filters need changing?
Typically every three to six months, depending on the location and filter grade.
Get a guide price for St Albans
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.