Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) in Yate
Heat recovery ventilation for businesses in Yate — 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 Yate?
Budget roughly £5,150–£20,500 per unit installed ex VAT in Yate. For a typical job — heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office — expect £7,250–£15,095 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.
Yate and surrounding areas
Most commercial premises in and around Yate are shops, offices, salons, pubs and small industrial units. Bristol is about 15 km away.
Postcode districts we cover in Yate include BS37. Nearby, we also cover Keynsham (about 15 km), Bath (about 19 km) and Chippenham (about 22 km). Buildings across Gloucestershire 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
- Balancing and commissioning
Local guide prices for Yate
These guide prices are adjusted for the South West, where labour and access costs run about 4% above the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling-void heat recovery unit (small) | £5,150–£9,295 | £6,180–£11,154 | per unit |
| Floor-standing or roof unit (medium) | £9,295–£20,500 | £11,154–£24,600 | per unit |
| Filter change | £100–£255 | £120–£306 | per unit |
| Annual service | £205–£410 | £246–£492 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
The steps for a project in Yate
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 Yate we agree timings around your opening hours.
Balance
Supply and extract air flows are balanced and commissioned.
Points to plan for in Yate
Integration
Heat recovery pairs well with air conditioning, which handles the room heating and cooling.
Working hours
Most Yate 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.
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.
Typical premises in Yate
- 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.
Your questions answered
How much does heat recovery ventilation cost in Yate?
Guide prices in Yate run from about £5,150 to £20,500 per unit installed, plus VAT. A typical job (heat recovery for a 100–200 m² office) costs £7,250–£15,095 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Keynsham, Bath and Chippenham?
Yes. Alongside Yate, we also cover Keynsham, Bath and Chippenham. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Yate?
All of them, including BS37. 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.
Get a guide price for Yate
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.