Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in St Andrews
A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for heat recovery ventilation in St Andrews.
- 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 Andrews?
Budget roughly £4,750–£18,695 per unit installed ex VAT in St Andrews. For a typical job — heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office — expect £6,650–£13,895 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 St Andrews
St Andrews is a smaller town in Fife, with independent shops, offices, surgeries, pubs and local business units. Dundee is about 18 km away.
Postcode districts we cover in St Andrews include KY16. We also cover Dundee, Glenrothes and Arbroath, all within easy reach of St Andrews. For heat recovery ventilation in St Andrews, 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
Guide prices in St Andrews
Prices below include our regional adjustment for Scotland (4% below the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling-void heat recovery unit (small) | £4,750–£8,595 | £5,700–£10,314 | per unit |
| Floor-standing or roof unit (medium) | £8,595–£18,695 | £10,314–£22,434 | per unit |
| Filter change | £90–£235 | £108–£282 | per unit |
| Annual service | £185–£380 | £222–£456 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
How it works in St Andrews
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. We keep work areas in St Andrews screened and tidy at the end of each day.
Balance
Supply and extract air flows are balanced and commissioned.
Things to check in St Andrews
Filters
Filters must be changed regularly to keep air flow and air quality up.
Working hours
Most St Andrews 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.
Leased premises
If your St Andrews 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.
Who we work with in St Andrews
- 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.
In Scotland, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; systems with an effective output of 12 kW or more also need a periodic energy inspection.
Common questions from businesses in St Andrews
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in St Andrews?
Guide prices in St Andrews run from about £4,750 to £18,695 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) costs £6,650–£13,895 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Dundee, Glenrothes and Arbroath?
Yes. Alongside St Andrews, we also cover Dundee, Glenrothes and Arbroath. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in St Andrews?
All of them, including KY16. 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 St Andrews
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.