Single-room heat recovery units in Devon

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.

Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, and we work throughout Devon, from Bideford, Plymouth, Exeter, Paignton and Torquay. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.

Single-room heat recovery in Devon at a glance

Area: Devon
Towns listed: 21, largest Plymouth
Postcode districts: PL7, PL21, TQ2, TQ12, EX7 and EX8
Price region: South West
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

What the work involves

Either way, the room gets fresh air without the heat loss of an open window. They are popular in flats, in north-facing bedrooms where mould keeps coming back, and in rooms with no route for ducting. Two alternating units can work as a pair across a flat.

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 Devon

Single-room heat recovery units guide prices in Devon
Work	Guide price
Single-room heat recovery unit through an outside wall (per unit)	£625–£1,150 inc VAT

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

Common reasons people call

Windows that cannot be left open for security or noise
You want fresh air without cold draughts
Whole-home MVHR is not practical or affordable

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 Devon

Questions about single-room heat recovery units in Devon

Is the survey free in Devon?

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 noisy are they?

On low speed most units are quiet enough for bedrooms; sound-reduced models are available. Boost speed is more noticeable.

Can one unit do a whole flat?

One unit treats one room well. For a whole flat, two paired units or a wall-mounted PIV unit with good extract fans is usually better.

Which rules apply to ventilation in Devon?

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 Devon do you cover?

All of Devon, including Bideford, Plymouth, Exeter, Paignton and Torquay. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.