MVHR installation in Edinburgh

MVHR in Edinburgh works the same way as anywhere else: a quiet unit, a duct to every room and a proper airflow test at the end.

Edinburgh has every kind of building, from old terraces to new estates and business parks, and every job is designed around the building in front of us, not a standard kit.

MVHR in Edinburgh at a glance

Area: Edinburgh, Scotland
Towns listed: 1, largest Edinburgh
Postcode districts: EH2 and EH1
Price region: Scotland
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

How we do it

Filters on both sides keep pollen and dust out of the house and keep the exchanger clean. 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.

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.

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 Edinburgh

MVHR installation guide prices in Edinburgh
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
MVHR in a new build or full renovation (fitted at first fix), 3 to 4 bedrooms (per home)	£4,750–£7,650 inc VAT

Scotland rates shown. Prices include VAT at 20%. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.

Common reasons people call

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 in Scotland

Scottish projects follow the Technical Handbooks (section 3, Environment) under the Building (Scotland) Regulations, usually with a building warrant. Extract and whole-home rates are designed to the Scottish standards and measured at handover.

How the job runs

Survey and room schedule
Design and airflow rates
First fix
Second fix and valves
Commission and hand over

Towns we cover in Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Questions about MVHR installation in Edinburgh

Which rules apply to ventilation in Edinburgh?

In Scotland, ventilation is covered by section 3 of the Building Standards Technical Handbooks. Private rented homes must meet the Repairing Standard, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.

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 often does MVHR need servicing?

Filters usually need changing every 6 to 12 months, and a full service with a clean and airflow check once a year keeps the system efficient. Clogged filters are the most common reason MVHR stops working properly.

Which towns in Edinburgh do you cover?

All of Edinburgh, including Edinburgh. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

Are prices different in Edinburgh?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Edinburgh we use Scotland rates, so whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat is typically £4,275 to £6,650 inc VAT per home.

Send us a floor plan or a few photos of the loft and we can give a first price for your Edinburgh home before we visit.