Commercial heat recovery units in Tyne and Wear

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.

Across Tyne and Wear the job is priced the same way wherever you are: what is fitted, how long it takes and how far we travel. Towns we cover include Newburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, South Shields and Gateshead.

Commercial heat recovery in Tyne and Wear at a glance

Area: Tyne and Wear
Towns listed: 20, largest Newcastle upon Tyne
Postcode districts: NE8, DH3, NE37, NE29, NE30 and NE6
Price region: North East
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.

Floor or roof units

Larger units for schools, gyms and halls.

Demand control

CO2-led control for variable occupancy.

Replacement of old ventilation

Extract-only systems upgraded to balanced heat recovery.

Guide prices in Tyne and Wear

Commercial heat recovery units guide prices in Tyne and Wear
Work	Guide price
Commercial heat recovery unit, supplied, installed and commissioned (per unit)	£6,400–£22,950 + VAT
Small office or shop: heat recovery unit, ductwork and controls (up to about 150 m²) (per system)	£7,300–£15,600 + VAT

These ranges use our North East rates. Prices exclude VAT. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.

Signs it is time to call us

Opening windows to get fresh air in winter
High heating bills in well-occupied buildings
Extract-only systems pulling in cold air

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 Tyne and Wear

Questions about commercial heat recovery units in Tyne and Wear

Is the survey free in Tyne and Wear?

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.

How much does a commercial heat recovery unit cost?

A commercial heat recovery unit typically costs £6,950 to £24,950 excluding VAT supplied, installed and commissioned, depending on airflow, unit type and access.

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.

Which rules apply to ventilation in Tyne and Wear?

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.

Which towns in Tyne and Wear do you cover?

All of Tyne and Wear, including Newburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, South Shields and Gateshead. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.