MVHR installation in County Down

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

Across County Down 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 Newtownards, Newry, Banbridge, Dundonald and Holywood.

MVHR in County Down at a glance

Area: County Down, Northern Ireland
Towns listed: 8, largest Bangor
Postcode districts: BT63, BT4, BT5, BT3, BT4 and BT30
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.

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.

Summer bypass and boost controls

Bypass lets cooler night air in without heat recovery; humidity or switch boost for showers and cooking.

Guide prices in County Down

MVHR installation guide prices in County Down
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

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 Northern Ireland

In Northern Ireland, ventilation is covered by the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) and Technical Booklet K. Extract rates follow the Northern Ireland guidance and are measured at handover.

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 Down

Questions about MVHR installation in County Down

Is the survey free in County Down?

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.

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.

How often does MVHR need servicing?

Filters usually need changing every 6 to 12 months, and a full service with a clean and airflow check once a year keeps the system efficient. Clogged filters are the most common reason MVHR stops working properly.

Which rules apply to ventilation in County Down?

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 Down do you cover?

All of County Down, including Newtownards, Newry, Banbridge, Dundonald and Holywood. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

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