Commercial heat recovery units in Staffordshire

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 Staffordshire, send the postcode and a few photos and we will tell you what we would recommend. Towns we cover include Cannock, Tamworth, Stafford, Lichfield and Kidsgrove.

Commercial heat recovery in Staffordshire at a glance

Area: Staffordshire
Towns listed: 20, largest Stoke-on-Trent
Postcode districts: DY3, DY6, WV6, WV8, ST3 and ST10
Price region: West Midlands
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

What commercial heat recovery units 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.

Ceiling-void units

Compact horizontal units for offices and shops.

Floor or roof units

Larger units for schools, gyms and halls.

Demand control

CO2-led control for variable occupancy.

Guide prices in Staffordshire

Commercial heat recovery units guide prices in Staffordshire
Work	Guide price
Commercial heat recovery unit, supplied, installed and commissioned (per unit)	£6,950–£24,950 + VAT
Small office or shop: heat recovery unit, ductwork and controls (up to about 150 m²) (per system)	£7,950–£16,950 + VAT

Guide prices using West Midlands rates. Prices exclude VAT. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.

When to get it looked at

A refurbishment that improves airtightness
Opening windows to get fresh air in winter
High heating bills in well-occupied buildings

Rules in England

English building work follows Approved Document F (2021 edition) for ventilation rates, installation and commissioning. Employers have a separate duty under the Workplace Regulations 1992 to provide effective and suitable ventilation.

How the job runs

Survey
Select
Install
Commission
Hand over

Towns we cover in Staffordshire

Questions about commercial heat recovery units in Staffordshire

Are prices different in Staffordshire?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Staffordshire we use West Midlands rates, so commercial heat recovery unit, supplied, installed and commissioned is typically £6,950 to £24,950 + VAT per unit.

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.

Will it reduce heating bills?

Recovering heat from extract air usually reduces the heating needed for fresh air, especially in busy buildings with long operating hours.

Is the survey free in Staffordshire?

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.

Which rules apply to ventilation in Staffordshire?

In England, ventilation in new and altered homes is covered by Approved Document F of the Building Regulations. Landlords also have duties under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.