Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
MVHR installation in Dumfries
Whole-home heat recovery ventilation, designed room by room and airflow-tested at handover. Covering Dumfries and DG1 and DG2.
- From £4,275 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
For homeowners in Dumfries, MVHR is usually part of a bigger job: new windows, insulation, a loft conversion or an extension.
We cover Dumfries and the surrounding DG1 and DG2 postcodes as part of our work across Dumfries and Galloway. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.
MVHR in Dumfries at a glance
- Town
- Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode districts
- DG1 and DG2
- Price region
- Scotland
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
MVHR for Dumfries 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.
Radial semi-rigid ducting
One small duct per valve from a manifold. Quieter and easier to balance than branched rigid duct in most homes.
Summer bypass and boost controls
Bypass lets cooler night air in without heat recovery; humidity or switch boost for showers and cooking.
Guide prices in Dumfries
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat (per home) | £4,275–£6,650 inc VAT |
| Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 3 bedroom house (per home) | £6,200–£9,050 inc VAT |
| Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 4 to 5 bedroom house (per home) | £8,600–£13,400 inc VAT |
Guide prices using Scotland 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
- 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 Scotland
Scottish projects follow the Technical Handbooks (section 3, Environment) under the Building (Scotland) Regulations, usually with a building warrant. We work to the Scottish ventilation standards and record the airflow achieved.
Questions from Dumfries
What is the price of MVHR in Dumfries?
Guide prices for Dumfries use Scotland rates: whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat is typically £4,275 to £6,650 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 Dumfries?
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 Dumfries?
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