MVHR installation in Greater Manchester

We survey Greater Manchester homes for MVHR before quoting, because the duct routes decide the price more than the unit does.

Every job in Greater Manchester gets a written quote before it starts and a commissioning record when it finishes. We cover Stockport, Salford, Rochdale, Sale and Manchester and the villages around them.

MVHR in Greater Manchester at a glance

Area: Greater Manchester
Towns listed: 66, largest Manchester
Postcode districts: SK2, SK6, M31, M41, BL1 and BL5
Price region: North West
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

How we do it

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. 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.

Summer bypass and boost controls

Bypass lets cooler night air in without heat recovery; humidity or switch boost for showers and cooking.

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 Greater Manchester

MVHR installation guide prices in Greater Manchester
Work	Guide price
Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat (per home)	£4,225–£6,600 inc VAT
Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 3 bedroom house (per home)	£6,150–£9,000 inc VAT
Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 4 to 5 bedroom house (per home)	£8,500–£13,250 inc VAT
MVHR in a new build or full renovation (fitted at first fix), 3 to 4 bedrooms (per home)	£4,700–£7,550 inc VAT

North West rates shown. Prices include VAT at 20%. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.

Common reasons people call

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 in England

In England, ventilation is covered by Part F of the Building Regulations and its guidance, Approved Document F (2021 edition). 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.

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 Greater Manchester

Questions about MVHR installation in Greater Manchester

Which rules apply to ventilation in Greater Manchester?

In England, ventilation in new and altered homes is covered by Approved Document F of the Building Regulations. Landlords also have duties under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.

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.

Which towns in Greater Manchester do you cover?

All of Greater Manchester, including Stockport, Salford, Rochdale, Sale and Manchester. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

Are prices different in Greater Manchester?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Greater Manchester we use North West rates, so whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat is typically £4,225 to £6,600 inc VAT per home.

Book a free survey in Greater Manchester and we will tell you honestly whether MVHR or something simpler suits the house.