Ilfracombe, Devon
MVHR installation in Ilfracombe
Whole-home heat recovery ventilation, designed room by room and airflow-tested at handover. Covering Ilfracombe and EX34.
- From £4,625 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
If you are making an Ilfracombe house warmer and tighter, MVHR keeps the air fresh without throwing the heat away.
Whether the property is in the middle of Ilfracombe 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 Ilfracombe at a glance
- Town
- Ilfracombe, Devon
- Postcode districts
- EX34
- Nearby
- Barnstaple (9 miles) and Bideford (14 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.
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 Ilfracombe
| 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.
Signs it is time to call us
- Pollen or traffic pollution you want filtered out
- Condensation on windows every morning in winter
- Mould coming back in bedrooms or bathrooms after cleaning
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 Ilfracombe
Is the survey free in Ilfracombe?
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.
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.
How do I get a price for MVHR in Ilfracombe?
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 Ilfracombe do you work in?
All of Devon. Near Ilfracombe that includes Barnstaple and Bideford.
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