Commercial ventilation, Scottish Islands
Commercial heat recovery units in the Scottish Islands
Plate and rotary heat recovery units that cut the cost of fresh air, across the Scottish Islands.
- From £6,650 + VAT per unit
- By arrangement
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.
If you are anywhere in the Scottish Islands, send the postcode and a few photos and we will tell you what we would recommend. Towns we cover include Stornoway.
Commercial heat recovery in the Scottish Islands at a glance
- Area
- Scottish Islands, Scotland
- Towns listed
- 1, largest Stornoway
- Postcode districts
- HS2 and HS1
- Price region
- Scotland
- Survey
- By arrangement, travel quoted first
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 the Scottish Islands
| 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. Travel is quoted separately for this area.
Signs it is time to call us
- A refurbishment that improves airtightness
- Opening windows to get fresh air in winter
- High heating bills in well-occupied buildings
Rules in Scotland
Scottish projects follow the Technical Handbooks (section 3, Environment) under the Building (Scotland) Regulations, usually with a building warrant. The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 apply in Scotland too, requiring sufficient fresh or purified air.
How the job runs
- Survey
- Select
- Install
- Commission
- Hand over
Towns we cover in the Scottish Islands
Questions about commercial heat recovery units in the Scottish Islands
Are prices different in the Scottish Islands?
Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In the Scottish Islands we use Scotland rates, so commercial heat recovery unit, supplied, installed and commissioned is typically £6,650 to £23,950 + VAT per unit.
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.
Is the survey free in the Scottish Islands?
Visits here are by arrangement. Because of the ferry or long travel involved, we quote travel separately and in writing before you commit, and we can often combine visits to keep the cost down.
Which rules apply to ventilation in the Scottish Islands?
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.
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Answer a few questions for a price range, or send photos and we will come back to you with a written quote.