MVHR installation in Ayrshire

MVHR often makes sense in Ayrshire homes that have recently been insulated, re-windowed or made more airtight.

Every job in Ayrshire gets a written quote before it starts and a commissioning record when it finishes. We cover Kilmarnock, Ayr, Irvine, Kilwinning and Troon and the villages around them.

MVHR in Ayrshire at a glance

Area: Ayrshire, Scotland
Towns listed: 9, largest Kilmarnock
Postcode districts: KA20, KA21, KA1, KA2, KA7 and KA8
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.

Retrofit in an occupied home

Ducts routed through the loft and down through cupboards or boxed corners. Most semis are done in 3 to 5 days.

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.

Guide prices in Ayrshire

MVHR installation guide prices in Ayrshire
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.

Common reasons people call

You are insulating, re-windowing or making the house more airtight
A new build or extension where the SAP or building control needs a ventilation system
Stale air or cooking smells that hang around

Rules in Scotland

In Scotland, ventilation is covered by the Building (Scotland) Regulations and section 3 of the Technical Handbooks, and most building work needs a building warrant first. 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 Ayrshire

Questions about MVHR installation in Ayrshire

Which towns in Ayrshire do you cover?

All of Ayrshire, including Kilmarnock, Ayr, Irvine, Kilwinning and Troon. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

Can MVHR cool the house in summer?

MVHR is not air conditioning, but a summer bypass lets cooler night air in without warming it, which helps take the edge off hot rooms. For real cooling you would need a separate system.

How much does MVHR cost to install?

A typical retrofit costs £6,450 to £9,450 including VAT for a three-bedroom house, and £4,950 to £7,950 when it goes in during a new build or full renovation. Flats start lower and large detached homes cost more because of the duct runs. We give a fixed price after the survey.

Are prices different in Ayrshire?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Ayrshire we use Scotland rates, so whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat is typically £4,275 to £6,650 inc VAT per home.

Is the survey free in Ayrshire?

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.

Call or message us with your postcode and the number of bedrooms and we will come back with a guide price for Ayrshire.