Durham, County Durham
MVHR installation in Durham
Whole-home heat recovery ventilation, designed room by room and airflow-tested at handover. Covering Durham and DH1, DH6 and DH7.
- From £4,100 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
MVHR in Durham works the same way as anywhere else: a quiet unit, a duct to every room and a proper airflow test at the end.
Work in Durham follows the rules for England and finishes with a written record of what was fitted and how it was set up.
MVHR in Durham at a glance
- Town
- Durham, County Durham
- Postcode districts
- DH1, DH6 and DH7
- Nearby
- Spennymoor (6 miles), Chester-le-Street (6 miles) and Hetton-le-Hole (6 miles)
- Price region
- North East
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
What the work involves
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. We check this on survey and tell you plainly if a simpler system would do the job for less.
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 Durham
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| 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 |
These ranges use our North East rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
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 that apply 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.
Questions from Durham
What is the price of MVHR in Durham?
Guide prices for Durham use North East rates: whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat is typically £4,100 to £6,400 inc VAT per home. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
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.
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.
Is the survey free in Durham?
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.
How do I get a price for MVHR in Durham?
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.
Book a free survey in Durham and we will tell you honestly whether MVHR or something simpler suits the house.
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