Single-room heat recovery units in Suffolk

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.

Across Suffolk 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 Ipswich, Lowestoft, Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill and Felixstowe.

Single-room heat recovery in Suffolk at a glance

Area: Suffolk
Towns listed: 12, largest Ipswich
Postcode districts: IP29, IP32, CB9, CO12, IP10 and CO8
Price region: East of England
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.

Single problem room

One unit in the bedroom or kitchen that suffers most.

Paired units in a flat

Two alternating units working together across living spaces.

Kitchen-diner

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

Guide prices in Suffolk

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

These ranges use our East of England 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

In England, ventilation is covered by Part F of the Building Regulations and its guidance, Approved Document F (2021 edition). For homes, it sets minimum extract rates such as 15 litres a second for a bathroom and 30 or 60 for a kitchen, and expects mechanical systems to be airflow-tested.

How the job runs

Survey
Quote
Core and fit
Wire and set up
Hand over

Towns we cover in Suffolk

Questions about single-room heat recovery units in Suffolk

Is the survey free in Suffolk?

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 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 rules apply to ventilation in Suffolk?

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 Suffolk do you cover?

All of Suffolk, including Ipswich, Lowestoft, Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill and Felixstowe. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.