Soho, Greater London
MVHR installation in Soho
Whole-home heat recovery ventilation, designed room by room and airflow-tested at handover. Covering Soho and W1B, W1D and W1F.
- From £5,350 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
We survey Soho homes for MVHR before quoting, because the duct routes decide the price more than the unit does.
We cover Soho and the surrounding W1B, W1D and W1F postcodes as part of our work across Greater London. We survey first, free of charge for new installations on the mainland, then send a fixed written quote.
MVHR in Soho at a glance
- Town
- Soho, Greater London
- Postcode districts
- W1B, W1D and W1F
- Nearby
- West End (under a mile), St James's (under a mile) and Holborn (1 mile)
- Price region
- London
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach MVHR in Soho
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 Soho
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 4 to 5 bedroom house (per home) | £10,750–£16,750 inc VAT |
| MVHR in a new build or full renovation (fitted at first fix), 3 to 4 bedrooms (per home) | £5,950–£9,550 inc VAT |
| Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat (per home) | £5,350–£8,350 inc VAT |
London rates shown. Prices include VAT at 20%. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.
Common reasons people call
- Stale air or cooking smells that hang around
- Pollen or traffic pollution you want filtered out
- Condensation on windows every morning in winter
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 Soho
Do you cover Soho and nearby?
Yes. We cover Soho and nearby places including West End, St James's, Holborn and West End of London. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
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 is the price of MVHR in Soho?
Guide prices for Soho 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 Soho?
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.
Ask for a Soho survey slot and we will bring a room-by-room design and a fixed quote.
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