Barnstaple, Devon
MVHR installation in Barnstaple
Whole-home heat recovery ventilation, designed room by room and airflow-tested at handover. Covering Barnstaple and EX31, EX32 and EX33.
- From £4,625 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
For homeowners in Barnstaple, MVHR is usually part of a bigger job: new windows, insulation, a loft conversion or an extension.
Customers in Barnstaple can get a guide price online in a couple of minutes. It uses South West rates, which is what we would charge for the same job anywhere in Devon. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.
MVHR in Barnstaple at a glance
- Town
- Barnstaple, Devon
- Postcode districts
- EX31, EX32 and EX33
- Nearby
- Bideford (8 miles) and Ilfracombe (9 miles)
- Price region
- South West
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
MVHR for Barnstaple homes
A single unit, usually in the loft, a utility cupboard or a garage, runs all the time at a low, quiet speed. Insulated ducts carry extract air from the wet rooms and supply air to the habitable rooms.
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.
Guide prices in Barnstaple
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat (per home) | £4,625–£7,250 inc VAT |
| Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 3 bedroom house (per home) | £6,700–£9,850 inc VAT |
| Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 4 to 5 bedroom house (per home) | £9,300–£14,500 inc VAT |
South West rates shown. Prices include VAT at 20%. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.
When to get it looked at
- Condensation on windows every morning in winter
- Mould coming back in bedrooms or bathrooms after cleaning
- You are insulating, re-windowing or making the house more airtight
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 Barnstaple
What is the price of MVHR in Barnstaple?
Guide prices for Barnstaple use South West rates: whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat is typically £4,625 to £7,250 inc VAT per home. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
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.
Is the survey free in Barnstaple?
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 Barnstaple?
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