Basildon, Essex
MVHR installation in Basildon
Whole-home heat recovery ventilation, designed room by room and airflow-tested at handover. Covering Basildon and SS13, SS14, SS15 and SS16.
- From £4,675 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
We survey Basildon homes for MVHR before quoting, because the duct routes decide the price more than the unit does.
We cover Basildon and the surrounding SS13, SS14, SS15 and SS16 postcodes as part of our work across Essex. We survey first, free of charge for new installations on the mainland, then send a fixed written quote.
MVHR in Basildon at a glance
- Town
- Basildon, Essex
- Postcode districts
- SS13, SS14, SS15 and SS16
- Nearby
- Pitsea (2 miles), Stanford-le-Hope (3 miles) and Wickford (4 miles)
- Price region
- East of England
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
What the work involves
Inside the unit the two airflows pass each other across a heat exchanger without mixing, so the incoming fresh air picks up heat from the outgoing air. Filters on both sides keep pollen and dust out of the house and keep the exchanger clean.
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 Basildon
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat (per home) | £4,675–£7,300 inc VAT |
| Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 3 bedroom house (per home) | £6,750–£9,900 inc VAT |
| Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 4 to 5 bedroom house (per home) | £9,400–£14,650 inc VAT |
These ranges use our East of England rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
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 that apply in England
In England, ventilation is covered by Part F of the Building Regulations and its guidance, Approved Document F (2021 edition). 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 Basildon
Do you cover Basildon and nearby?
Yes. We cover Basildon and nearby places including Pitsea, Stanford-le-Hope, Wickford and Billericay. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
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 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.
What is the price of MVHR in Basildon?
Guide prices for Basildon use East of England rates: whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat is typically £4,675 to £7,300 inc VAT per home. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Is the survey free in Basildon?
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.
Ask for a Basildon survey slot and we will bring a room-by-room design and a fixed quote.
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