Plymouth, Devon
MVHR installation in Plymouth
Whole-home heat recovery ventilation, designed room by room and airflow-tested at handover. Covering Plymouth and PL1, PL3 and PL4.
- From £4,625 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
For homeowners in Plymouth, MVHR is usually part of a bigger job: new windows, insulation, a loft conversion or an extension.
Work in Plymouth follows the rules for England and finishes with a written record of what was fitted and how it was set up.
MVHR in Plymouth at a glance
- Town
- Plymouth, Devon
- Postcode districts
- PL1, PL3 and PL4
- Nearby
- Plymstock (2 miles), Saltash (4 miles) and Ivybridge (10 miles)
- Price region
- South West
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach MVHR in Plymouth
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.
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 Plymouth
| 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 |
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.
When to get it looked at
- Mould coming back in bedrooms or bathrooms after cleaning
- 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
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 Plymouth
What is the price of MVHR in Plymouth?
Guide prices for Plymouth 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.
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.
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 the survey free in Plymouth?
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 Plymouth?
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.
Ask for a Plymouth survey slot and we will bring a room-by-room design and a fixed quote.
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