Highbury, Greater London
MVHR installation in Highbury
Whole-home heat recovery ventilation, designed room by room and airflow-tested at handover. Covering Highbury and N1, N5 and N7.
- From £5,350 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
If you are making a Highbury house warmer and tighter, MVHR keeps the air fresh without throwing the heat away.
Work in Highbury follows the rules for England and finishes with a written record of what was fitted and how it was set up.
MVHR in Highbury at a glance
- Town
- Highbury, Greater London
- Postcode districts
- N1, N5 and N7
- Nearby
- Canonbury (1 mile), Islington (1 mile) and Barnsbury (1 mile)
- Price region
- London
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
What the work involves
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.
Guide prices in Highbury
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat (per home) | £5,350–£8,350 inc VAT |
| Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 3 bedroom house (per home) | £7,750–£11,350 inc VAT |
| Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 4 to 5 bedroom house (per home) | £10,750–£16,750 inc VAT |
These ranges use our London rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
Signs it is time to call us
- Mould coming back in bedrooms or bathrooms after cleaning
- 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
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 Highbury
How do I get a price for MVHR in Highbury?
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.
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 area around Highbury do you work in?
All of Greater London. Near Highbury that includes Canonbury, Islington, Barnsbury and Holloway.
Do you cover Highbury and nearby?
Yes. We cover Highbury and nearby places including Canonbury, Islington, Barnsbury and Holloway. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
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