Commercial ventilation, Dumfries and Galloway
Commercial heat recovery units in Dumfries and Galloway
Plate and rotary heat recovery units that cut the cost of fresh air, across Dumfries and Galloway.
- From £6,650 + VAT per unit
- Free survey
A commercial heat recovery unit supplies fresh air and extracts stale air through a heat exchanger, so the energy already spent heating or cooling the building is passed to the incoming air instead of being thrown away. It is the standard way to ventilate offices, schools, gyms and clinics efficiently.
Every job in Dumfries and Galloway gets a written quote before it starts and a commissioning record when it finishes. We cover Dumfries and Stranraer and the villages around them.
Commercial heat recovery in Dumfries and Galloway at a glance
- Area
- Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
- Towns listed
- 2, largest Dumfries
- Postcode districts
- DG2, DG9 and DG1
- Price region
- Scotland
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
What the work involves
Units use plate exchangers (no mixing of air streams) or rotary wheels (higher efficiency, small transfer of moisture). The right choice depends on the use: a gym or swimming area has very different moisture loads to an office. We size units to the building's occupancy and fresh-air needs, plan the duct connections and controls, and commission the system so the design airflows are actually achieved.
Demand control
CO2-led control for variable occupancy.
Replacement of old ventilation
Extract-only systems upgraded to balanced heat recovery.
Ceiling-void units
Compact horizontal units for offices and shops.
Guide prices in Dumfries and Galloway
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Commercial heat recovery unit, supplied, installed and commissioned (per unit) | £6,650–£23,950 + VAT |
| Small office or shop: heat recovery unit, ductwork and controls (up to about 150 m²) (per system) | £7,650–£16,250 + VAT |
These ranges use our Scotland rates. Prices exclude VAT. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
Common reasons people call
- Opening windows to get fresh air in winter
- High heating bills in well-occupied buildings
- Extract-only systems pulling in cold air
Rules in Scotland
In Scotland, ventilation is covered by the Building (Scotland) Regulations and section 3 of the Technical Handbooks, and most building work needs a building warrant first. Scottish employers also have the Workplace Regulations 1992 duty to provide effective ventilation.
How the job runs
- Survey
- Select
- Install
- Commission
- Hand over
Towns we cover in Dumfries and Galloway
Questions about commercial heat recovery units in Dumfries and Galloway
Is the survey free in Dumfries and Galloway?
For new installations on the UK mainland, yes. The survey is free and the quote that follows is fixed and in writing. Servicing, testing and repair visits are charged, and we confirm the cost before booking.
Plate or rotary heat exchanger?
Plate exchangers keep the air streams completely separate; rotary wheels are usually more efficient and recover some moisture. The use of the space decides which is better.
Can heat recovery be added to an existing system?
Sometimes. Extract-only systems can often be upgraded to balanced supply and extract with a heat recovery unit.
Which rules apply to ventilation in Dumfries and Galloway?
In Scotland, ventilation is covered by section 3 of the Building Standards Technical Handbooks. Private rented homes must meet the Repairing Standard, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
Which towns in Dumfries and Galloway do you cover?
All of Dumfries and Galloway, including Dumfries and Stranraer. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.
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