Congleton, Cheshire
MVHR installation in Congleton
Whole-home heat recovery ventilation, designed room by room and airflow-tested at handover. Covering Congleton and CW12, ST7 and ST8.
- From £4,225 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
MVHR often makes sense in Congleton homes that have recently been insulated, re-windowed or made more airtight.
Congleton is about 44 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book Congleton visits by appointment and confirm the date in writing. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.
MVHR in Congleton at a glance
- Town
- Congleton, Cheshire
- Postcode districts
- CW12, ST7 and ST8
- Nearby
- Biddulph (4 miles), Kidsgrove (5 miles) and Alsager (6 miles)
- Price region
- North West
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach MVHR in Congleton
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.
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.
Guide prices in Congleton
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| MVHR in a new build or full renovation (fitted at first fix), 3 to 4 bedrooms (per home) | £4,700–£7,550 inc VAT |
| Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat (per home) | £4,225–£6,600 inc VAT |
| Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 3 bedroom house (per home) | £6,150–£9,000 inc VAT |
These ranges use our North West rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
When to get it looked at
- Mould coming back in bedrooms or bathrooms after cleaning
- 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
Rules that apply 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.
Questions from Congleton
Is the survey free in Congleton?
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.
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.
How do I get a price for MVHR in Congleton?
Use the guide price tool, the form on this page, live chat, WhatsApp or call 0800 088 6341. A postcode and a couple of photos help us give you a useful answer first time.
What area around Congleton do you work in?
All of Cheshire. Near Congleton that includes Biddulph, Kidsgrove, Alsager and Sandbach.
Book a free survey in Congleton and we will tell you honestly whether MVHR or something simpler suits the house.
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