MVHR installation in County Armagh

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

Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, and we work throughout County Armagh, from Armagh, Craigavon and Portadown. Because of the travel involved, visits here are by arrangement and travel is quoted before booking.

MVHR in County Armagh at a glance

Area: County Armagh, Northern Ireland
Towns listed: 3, largest Craigavon
Postcode districts: BT62, BT63, BT60, BT61, BT64 and BT65
Price region: Northern Ireland
Survey: By arrangement, travel quoted first

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.

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.

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 County Armagh

MVHR installation guide prices in County Armagh
Work	Guide price
Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat (per home)	£4,100–£6,400 inc VAT
Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 3 bedroom house (per home)	£5,950–£8,700 inc VAT
Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 4 to 5 bedroom house (per home)	£8,250–£12,850 inc VAT
MVHR in a new build or full renovation (fitted at first fix), 3 to 4 bedrooms (per home)	£4,550–£7,300 inc VAT

Northern Ireland rates shown. Prices include VAT at 20%. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job. Travel is quoted separately for this area.

Signs it is time to call us

Stale air or cooking smells that hang around
Pollen or traffic pollution you want filtered out
Condensation on windows every morning in winter

Rules in Northern Ireland

In Northern Ireland, ventilation is covered by the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) and Technical Booklet K. We design to the Northern Ireland guidance and measure 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 County Armagh

Questions about MVHR installation in County Armagh

Is the survey free in County Armagh?

Visits here are by arrangement. Because of the ferry or long travel involved, we quote travel separately and in writing before you commit, and we can often combine visits to keep the cost down.

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 County Armagh?

In Northern Ireland, ventilation is covered by Technical Booklet K of the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland). Workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1993.

Which towns in County Armagh do you cover?

All of County Armagh, including Armagh, Craigavon and Portadown. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.