Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Westhoughton
Heat recovery ventilation for businesses in Westhoughton — 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 Westhoughton?
In Westhoughton, guide prices run from about £4,850 to £19,095 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) usually comes to £6,795–£14,195 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.
Where we work around Westhoughton
Businesses in Westhoughton range from independent shops and restaurants to offices, clinics and warehouses. Bolton is about 7 km away.
Postcode districts we cover in Westhoughton include BL5. We also work in nearby Atherton, Hindley and Tyldesley. Buildings across Greater Manchester range from converted period offices to modern units with deep ceiling voids, so we measure each site rather than relying on a standard package.
What is included
- 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
Heat recovery ventilation prices in Westhoughton
These guide prices are adjusted for the North West, where labour and access costs run about 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 Westhoughton
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 Westhoughton we agree timings around your opening hours.
Balance
Supply and extract air flows are balanced and commissioned.
Before you book in Westhoughton
Summer bypass
A bypass avoids warming incoming air in summer.
Roof and height work
Flat roofs, high walls and atriums need the right access equipment and edge protection. We plan towers, MEWPs or scaffold before the job, not on the day.
Space
Units need space in the ceiling void or a plant area with access for filter changes.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Westhoughton 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 Westhoughton
- 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.
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
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 Westhoughton
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Westhoughton?
Guide prices in Westhoughton 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 Atherton, Hindley and Tyldesley?
Yes. Alongside Westhoughton, we also cover Atherton, Hindley and Tyldesley. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Westhoughton?
All of them, including BL5. 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.
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 Westhoughton
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.