Single-room heat recovery units in Tyne and Wear

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 Tyne and Wear, from South Shields, Gateshead, Washington, Tynemouth and Wallsend. We survey first, free of charge for new installations on the mainland, then send a fixed written quote.

Single-room heat recovery in Tyne and Wear at a glance

Area: Tyne and Wear
Towns listed: 20, largest Newcastle upon Tyne
Postcode districts: NE25, NE26, DH4, SR3, NE8 and NE9
Price region: North East
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.

Sound-reduced versions

Quieter units for bedrooms.

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.

Guide prices in Tyne and Wear

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

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

Common reasons people call

You want fresh air without cold draughts
Whole-home MVHR is not practical or affordable
A room with only one outside wall

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 Tyne and Wear

Questions about single-room heat recovery units in Tyne and Wear

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.

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 Tyne and Wear do you cover?

All of Tyne and Wear, including South Shields, Gateshead, Washington, Tynemouth and Wallsend. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

Are prices different in Tyne and Wear?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Tyne and Wear 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.