Braintree, Essex
MVHR installation in Braintree
Whole-home heat recovery ventilation, designed room by room and airflow-tested at handover. Covering Braintree and CM7 and CM77.
- From £4,675 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
For homeowners in Braintree, MVHR is usually part of a bigger job: new windows, insulation, a loft conversion or an extension.
Braintree is about 114 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book Braintree visits by appointment and confirm the date in writing. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.
MVHR in Braintree at a glance
- Town
- Braintree, Essex
- Postcode districts
- CM7 and CM77
- Nearby
- Halstead (6 miles), Witham (7 miles) and Chelmsford (10 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 Braintree
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| MVHR in a new build or full renovation (fitted at first fix), 3 to 4 bedrooms (per home) | £5,200–£8,350 inc VAT |
Guide prices using East of England 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 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 Braintree
Do you cover Braintree and nearby?
Yes. We cover Braintree and nearby places including Halstead, Witham, Chelmsford and Maldon. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
Do I keep my trickle vents with MVHR?
No. Under Approved Document F, background ventilators should not be installed with a whole-home MVHR system, so we advise closing or removing them once the system is commissioned.
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.
What is the price of MVHR in Braintree?
Guide prices for Braintree 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 Braintree?
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 Braintree survey slot and we will bring a room-by-room design and a fixed quote.
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