Home ventilation, Forth Valley
MVHR installation in the Forth Valley
Whole-home heat recovery ventilation, designed room by room and airflow-tested at handover, across the Forth Valley.
- From £4,275 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
We survey Forth Valley homes for MVHR before quoting, because the duct routes decide the price more than the unit does.
If you are anywhere in the Forth Valley, send the postcode and a few photos and we will tell you what we would recommend. Towns we cover include Bo’ness, Stirling, Falkirk, Alloa and Grangemouth.
MVHR in the Forth Valley at a glance
- Area
- Forth Valley, Scotland
- Towns listed
- 5, largest Stirling
- Postcode districts
- FK10, FK12, FK1, FK2, EH49 and EH51
- Price region
- Scotland
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we do it
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. We check this on survey and tell you plainly if a simpler system would do the job for less.
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 the Forth Valley
| 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 |
Scotland rates shown. Prices include VAT at 20%. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.
Signs it is time to call us
- 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. We work to the Scottish ventilation standards and record the airflow achieved.
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 the Forth Valley
Questions about MVHR installation in the Forth Valley
Is the survey free in the Forth Valley?
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.
Can MVHR cool the house in summer?
MVHR is not air conditioning, but a summer bypass lets cooler night air in without warming it, which helps take the edge off hot rooms. For real cooling you would need a separate system.
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.
Which rules apply to ventilation in the Forth Valley?
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 the Forth Valley do you cover?
All of the Forth Valley, including Bo’ness, Stirling, Falkirk, Alloa and Grangemouth. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.
Book a free survey in the Forth Valley and we will tell you honestly whether MVHR or something simpler suits the house.
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Answer a few questions for a price range, or send photos and we will come back to you with a written quote.