Heavitree, Devon
MVHR installation in Heavitree
Whole-home heat recovery ventilation, designed room by room and airflow-tested at handover. Covering Heavitree and EX1, EX2 and EX4.
- From £4,625 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
MVHR in Heavitree works the same way as anywhere else: a quiet unit, a duct to every room and a proper airflow test at the end.
Whether the property is in the middle of Heavitree or one of the villages around it, the process is the same: a look at the building, a written price, then fitting and testing on the agreed day.
MVHR in Heavitree at a glance
- Town
- Heavitree, Devon
- Postcode districts
- EX1, EX2 and EX4
- Nearby
- Exeter (1 mile), Exmouth (8 miles) and Dawlish (10 miles)
- Price region
- South West
- 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.
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 Heavitree
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| MVHR in a new build or full renovation (fitted at first fix), 3 to 4 bedrooms (per home) | £5,150–£8,250 inc VAT |
Guide prices using South West rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.
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. For homes, it sets minimum extract rates such as 15 litres a second for a bathroom and 30 or 60 for a kitchen, and expects mechanical systems to be airflow-tested.
Questions from Heavitree
How do I get a price for MVHR in Heavitree?
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.
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.
Do I keep my trickle vents with MVHR?
No. Under Approved Document F, background ventilators should not be installed with a whole-home MVHR system, so we advise closing or removing them once the system is commissioned.
What area around Heavitree do you work in?
All of Devon. Near Heavitree that includes Exeter, Exmouth, Dawlish and Sidmouth.
Do you cover Heavitree and nearby?
Yes. We cover Heavitree and nearby places including Exeter, Exmouth, Dawlish and Sidmouth. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
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