Orpington, Greater London
MVHR installation in Orpington
Whole-home heat recovery ventilation, designed room by room and airflow-tested at handover. Covering Orpington and BR5, BR6 and BR7.
- From £5,350 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
We survey Orpington homes for MVHR before quoting, because the duct routes decide the price more than the unit does.
For MVHR installation in Orpington, send us the postcode, a few photos and a rough idea of the rooms involved. We will tell you what we would fit and roughly what it costs before arranging a visit.
MVHR in Orpington at a glance
- Town
- Orpington, Greater London
- Postcode districts
- BR5, BR6 and BR7
- Nearby
- Chelsfield (2 miles), Bickley (3 miles) and Chislehurst (3 miles)
- Price region
- London
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach MVHR in Orpington
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.
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 Orpington
| 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 |
Guide prices using London rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.
Common reasons people call
- 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
- Stale air or cooking smells that hang around
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 Orpington
Do you cover Orpington and nearby?
Yes. We cover Orpington and nearby places including Chelsfield, Bickley, Chislehurst and Sidcup. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
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.
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.
What is the price of MVHR in Orpington?
Guide prices for Orpington use London rates: whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat is typically £5,350 to £8,350 inc VAT per home. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Is the survey free in Orpington?
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.
Call or message us with your postcode and the number of bedrooms and we will come back with a guide price for Orpington.
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