Single-room heat recovery units in Leicestershire

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 Leicestershire, from Hinckley, Coalville, Wigston Magna, Melton Mowbray and Market Harborough. We survey first, free of charge for new installations on the mainland, then send a fixed written quote.

Single-room heat recovery in Leicestershire at a glance

Area: Leicestershire
Towns listed: 22, largest Leicester
Postcode districts: LE1, LE3, LE11, LE12, CV11 and LE9
Price region: East Midlands
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

How we do it

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 Leicestershire

Single-room heat recovery units guide prices in Leicestershire
Work	Guide price
Single-room heat recovery unit through an outside wall (per unit)	£575–£1,075 inc VAT

East Midlands rates shown. Prices include VAT at 20%. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.

Common reasons people call

Mould in one bedroom that comes back every winter
A flat with no loft and no ceiling void for ducts
Windows that cannot be left open for security or noise

Rules in England

In England, ventilation is covered by Part F of the Building Regulations and its guidance, Approved Document F (2021 edition). 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 Leicestershire

Questions about single-room heat recovery units in Leicestershire

Is the survey free in Leicestershire?

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.

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.

How noisy are they?

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

Which rules apply to ventilation in Leicestershire?

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 Leicestershire do you cover?

All of Leicestershire, including Hinckley, Coalville, Wigston Magna, Melton Mowbray and Market Harborough. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.