MVHR installation in Bedfordshire

We survey Bedfordshire homes for MVHR before quoting, because the duct routes decide the price more than the unit does.

If you are anywhere in Bedfordshire, send the postcode and a few photos and we will tell you what we would recommend. Towns we cover include Ampthill, Kempston, Biggleswade, Flitwick and Luton.

MVHR in Bedfordshire at a glance

Area: Bedfordshire
Towns listed: 10, largest Luton
Postcode districts: MK40, MK41, LU4, LU5, LU7 and MK2
Price region: East of England
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

How we do it

A single unit, usually in the loft, a utility cupboard or a garage, runs all the time at a low, quiet speed. 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.

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.

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.

Guide prices in Bedfordshire

MVHR installation guide prices in Bedfordshire
Work	Guide price
Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat (per home)	£4,675–£7,300 inc VAT
Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 3 bedroom house (per home)	£6,750–£9,900 inc VAT
Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 4 to 5 bedroom house (per home)	£9,400–£14,650 inc VAT
MVHR in a new build or full renovation (fitted at first fix), 3 to 4 bedrooms (per home)	£5,200–£8,350 inc VAT

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

Signs it is time to call us

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 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 and room schedule
Design and airflow rates
First fix
Second fix and valves
Commission and hand over

Towns we cover in Bedfordshire

Questions about MVHR installation in Bedfordshire

Which towns in Bedfordshire do you cover?

All of Bedfordshire, including Ampthill, Kempston, Biggleswade, Flitwick and Luton. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

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.

Are prices different in Bedfordshire?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Bedfordshire we use East of England rates, so whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat is typically £4,675 to £7,300 inc VAT per home.

Is the survey free in Bedfordshire?

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.

Ask for a Bedfordshire survey slot and we will bring a room-by-room design and a fixed quote.