MVHR installation in Cambridgeshire

MVHR in Cambridgeshire works the same way as anywhere else: a quiet unit, a duct to every room and a proper airflow test at the end.

Across Cambridgeshire 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 St Ives, Peterborough, Cambridge, Wisbech and St Neots.

MVHR in Cambridgeshire at a glance

Area: Cambridgeshire
Towns listed: 10, largest Peterborough
Postcode districts: CB2, PE13, PE14, PE19, SG19 and PE27
Price region: East of England
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

How we do it

Filters on both sides keep pollen and dust out of the house and keep the exchanger clean. MVHR works best in a home that is reasonably airtight: a new build, a deep retrofit with insulation and new windows, or a renovation where ceilings are coming down anyway. In a draughty older house it still ventilates well, but less of the heat-recovery benefit is felt because warm air escapes through gaps instead of the unit.

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 Cambridgeshire

MVHR installation guide prices in Cambridgeshire
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.

Common reasons people call

A new build or extension where the SAP or building control needs a ventilation system
Stale air or cooking smells that hang around
Pollen or traffic pollution you want filtered out

Rules in England

English building work follows Approved Document F (2021 edition) for ventilation rates, installation and commissioning. It sets extract rates for kitchens, bathrooms and utilities and asks for mechanical ventilation to be commissioned and recorded.

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 Cambridgeshire

Questions about MVHR installation in Cambridgeshire

Which rules apply to ventilation in Cambridgeshire?

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 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.

Do I keep my trickle vents with MVHR?

No. Under Approved Document F, background ventilators should not be installed with a whole-home MVHR system, so we advise closing or removing them once the system is commissioned.

Which towns in Cambridgeshire do you cover?

All of Cambridgeshire, including St Ives, Peterborough, Cambridge, Wisbech and St Neots. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

Are prices different in Cambridgeshire?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Cambridgeshire 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.

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