Single-room heat recovery units in County Durham

A single-room heat recovery unit is a compact through-wall fan that supplies and extracts air for one room while recovering much of the heat from the outgoing air. It is the answer when one bedroom, kitchen or flat has a condensation problem but whole-home ducting is not practical.

Every job in County Durham gets a written quote before it starts and a commissioning record when it finishes. We cover Durham, Chester-le-Street, Billingham, Stanley and Consett and the villages around them.

Single-room heat recovery in County Durham at a glance

Area: County Durham
Towns listed: 14, largest Darlington
Postcode districts: TS25, TS18, TS19, DH1, DH6 and DH2
Price region: North East
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

What the work involves

Units fit into a cored hole in an outside wall. Some alternate direction every minute or so, storing heat in a ceramic core; others run supply and extract side by side through a small exchanger. Either way, the room gets fresh air without the heat loss of an open window.

Kitchen-diner

A higher-rated unit sized for cooking moisture alongside an extract hood.

Sound-reduced versions

Quieter units for bedrooms.

Single problem room

One unit in the bedroom or kitchen that suffers most.

Guide prices in County Durham

Single-room heat recovery units guide prices in County Durham
Work	Guide price
Single-room heat recovery unit through an outside wall (per unit)	£550–£1,000 inc VAT

These ranges use our North East rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.

Signs it is time to call us

A flat with no loft and no ceiling void for ducts
Windows that cannot be left open for security or noise
You want fresh air without cold draughts

Rules in England

English building work follows Approved Document F (2021 edition) for ventilation rates, installation and commissioning. It sets extract rates for kitchens, bathrooms and utilities and asks for mechanical ventilation to be commissioned and recorded.

How the job runs

Survey
Quote
Core and fit
Wire and set up
Hand over

Towns we cover in County Durham

Questions about single-room heat recovery units in County Durham

Which rules apply to ventilation in County Durham?

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.

How much does a single-room heat recovery unit cost?

A single-room heat recovery unit usually costs £595 to £1,095 including VAT supplied and fitted, depending on the model and the wall.

Do single-room heat recovery units work?

They work well in a room with a condensation problem, supplying fresh air and recovering much of the heat. They are not as efficient as whole-home MVHR but need no ducting.

Which towns in County Durham do you cover?

All of County Durham, including Durham, Chester-le-Street, Billingham, Stanley and Consett. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

Are prices different in County Durham?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In County Durham we use North East rates, so single-room heat recovery unit through an outside wall is typically £550 to £1,000 inc VAT per unit.