Home ventilation, Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
MVHR installation in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Whole-home heat recovery ventilation, designed room by room and airflow-tested at handover, across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
- From £4,275 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
For homeowners in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, MVHR is usually part of a bigger job: new windows, insulation, a loft conversion or an extension.
We carry out MVHR installation across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, including Westhill, Stonehaven, Ellon, Aberdeen and Peterhead. Prices use Scotland rates. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.
MVHR in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire at a glance
- Area
- Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, Scotland
- Towns listed
- 8, largest Aberdeen
- Postcode districts
- AB13, AB14, AB39, AB41, AB10 and AB11
- Price region
- Scotland
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
What the work involves
Insulated ducts carry extract air from the wet rooms and supply air to the habitable rooms. Inside the unit the two airflows pass each other across a heat exchanger without mixing, so the incoming fresh air picks up heat from the outgoing air. Filters on both sides keep pollen and dust out of the house and keep the exchanger clean.
New build or full renovation
Ducts go in at first fix before plasterboard, which is the cheapest and neatest time to fit MVHR.
Radial semi-rigid ducting
One small duct per valve from a manifold. Quieter and easier to balance than branched rigid duct in most homes.
Summer bypass and boost controls
Bypass lets cooler night air in without heat recovery; humidity or switch boost for showers and cooking.
Guide prices in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat (per home) | £4,275–£6,650 inc VAT |
| Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 3 bedroom house (per home) | £6,200–£9,050 inc VAT |
| Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 4 to 5 bedroom house (per home) | £8,600–£13,400 inc VAT |
| MVHR in a new build or full renovation (fitted at first fix), 3 to 4 bedrooms (per home) | £4,750–£7,650 inc VAT |
These ranges use our Scotland rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
When to get it looked at
- Condensation on windows every morning in winter
- Mould coming back in bedrooms or bathrooms after cleaning
- You are insulating, re-windowing or making the house more airtight
Rules in Scotland
Scottish projects follow the Technical Handbooks (section 3, Environment) under the Building (Scotland) Regulations, usually with a building warrant. We work to the Scottish ventilation standards and record the airflow achieved.
How the job runs
- Survey and room schedule
- Design and airflow rates
- First fix
- Second fix and valves
- Commission and hand over
Towns we cover in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Questions about MVHR installation in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Is the survey free in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
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.
Is MVHR worth it in an older house?
It can be, but the payback is best in a home that is fairly airtight. In a draughty house MVHR still gives steady fresh air and condensation control, but a PIV unit or continuous extract fans may solve the same problem for far less. We will tell you which on survey.
How noisy is MVHR?
Correctly sized and balanced MVHR is very quiet on normal speed; most people stop noticing it within days. Noise problems usually come from undersized ducts or a unit running flat out, which is why we design the rates first.
Which rules apply to ventilation in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
In Scotland, ventilation is covered by section 3 of the Building Standards Technical Handbooks. Private rented homes must meet the Repairing Standard, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
Which towns in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire do you cover?
All of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, including Westhill, Stonehaven, Ellon, Aberdeen and Peterhead. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.
Call or message us with your postcode and the number of bedrooms and we will come back with a guide price for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
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