MVHR installation in Fife

MVHR often makes sense in Fife homes that have recently been insulated, re-windowed or made more airtight.

If you are anywhere in Fife, send the postcode and a few photos and we will tell you what we would recommend. Towns we cover include Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, St Andrews, Rosyth and Cowdenbeath.

MVHR in Fife at a glance

Area: Fife, Scotland
Towns listed: 7, largest Dunfermline
Postcode districts: KY1, KY7, KY4, KY11, KY1 and KY2
Price region: Scotland
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. 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.

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.

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 Fife

MVHR installation guide prices in Fife
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

These ranges use our Scotland 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 in Scotland

In Scotland, ventilation is covered by the Building (Scotland) Regulations and section 3 of the Technical Handbooks, and most building work needs a building warrant first. 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 Fife

Questions about MVHR installation in Fife

Is the survey free in Fife?

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.

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 rules apply to ventilation in Fife?

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.

Which towns in Fife do you cover?

All of Fife, including Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, St Andrews, Rosyth and Cowdenbeath. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

Get a guide price online in two minutes, then book a free survey anywhere in Fife.