Exeter, Devon
MVHR installation in Exeter
Whole-home heat recovery ventilation, designed room by room and airflow-tested at handover. Covering Exeter and EX1, EX2, EX3 and EX4.
- From £4,625 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
For homeowners in Exeter, MVHR is usually part of a bigger job: new windows, insulation, a loft conversion or an extension.
We cover Exeter and the surrounding EX1, EX2, EX3 and EX4 postcodes as part of our work across Devon. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.
MVHR in Exeter at a glance
- Town
- Exeter, Devon
- Postcode districts
- EX1, EX2, EX3 and EX4
- Nearby
- Heavitree (1 mile), Exmouth (9 miles) and Dawlish (10 miles)
- Price region
- South West
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach MVHR in Exeter
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.
Guide prices in Exeter
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 4 to 5 bedroom house (per home) | £9,300–£14,500 inc VAT |
| MVHR in a new build or full renovation (fitted at first fix), 3 to 4 bedrooms (per home) | £5,150–£8,250 inc VAT |
| Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat (per home) | £4,625–£7,250 inc VAT |
These ranges use our South West rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
When to get it looked at
- 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 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 Exeter
Is the survey free in Exeter?
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 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.
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 do I get a price for MVHR in Exeter?
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 Exeter do you work in?
All of Devon. Near Exeter that includes Heavitree, Exmouth, Dawlish and Kingsteignton.
Send us a floor plan or a few photos of the loft and we can give a first price for your Exeter home before we visit.
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