Harlow, Essex
MVHR installation in Harlow
Whole-home heat recovery ventilation, designed room by room and airflow-tested at handover. Covering Harlow and CM17, CM18, CM19 and CM20.
- From £4,675 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
For homeowners in Harlow, MVHR is usually part of a bigger job: new windows, insulation, a loft conversion or an extension.
Harlow is about 101 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book Harlow 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 Harlow at a glance
- Town
- Harlow, Essex
- Postcode districts
- CM17, CM18, CM19 and CM20
- Nearby
- Hoddesdon (5 miles), Epping (5 miles) and Broxbourne (6 miles)
- Price region
- East of England
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach MVHR in Harlow
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 Harlow
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat (per home) | £4,675–£7,300 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.
When to get it looked at
- Stale air or cooking smells that hang around
- Pollen or traffic pollution you want filtered out
- Condensation on windows every morning in winter
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 Harlow
Is the survey free in Harlow?
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 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.
How do I get a price for MVHR in Harlow?
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.
What area around Harlow do you work in?
All of Essex. Near Harlow that includes Hoddesdon, Epping, Broxbourne and Ware.
Ask for a Harlow survey slot and we will bring a room-by-room design and a fixed quote.
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