Harwich, Essex
MVHR installation in Harwich
Whole-home heat recovery ventilation, designed room by room and airflow-tested at handover. Covering Harwich and CO12, IP10 and IP11.
- From £4,675 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
MVHR often makes sense in Harwich homes that have recently been insulated, re-windowed or made more airtight.
Harwich is about 142 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book Harwich 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 Harwich at a glance
- Town
- Harwich, Essex
- Postcode districts
- CO12, IP10 and IP11
- Nearby
- Felixstowe (3 miles), Walton-on-the-Naze (6 miles) and Frinton-on-Sea (8 miles)
- Price region
- East of England
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach MVHR in Harwich
Insulated ducts carry extract air from the wet rooms and supply air to the habitable rooms. 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.
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 Harwich
| 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
- 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). It sets extract rates for kitchens, bathrooms and utilities and asks for mechanical ventilation to be commissioned and recorded.
Questions from Harwich
Is the survey free in Harwich?
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 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.
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 do I get a price for MVHR in Harwich?
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 Harwich do you work in?
All of Essex. Near Harwich that includes Felixstowe, Walton-on-the-Naze, Frinton-on-Sea and Kesgrave.
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