Prestwich, Greater Manchester
MVHR installation in Prestwich
Whole-home heat recovery ventilation, designed room by room and airflow-tested at handover. Covering Prestwich and M7, M25 and M45.
- From £4,225 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
MVHR often makes sense in Prestwich homes that have recently been insulated, re-windowed or made more airtight.
Work in Prestwich follows the rules for England and finishes with a written record of what was fitted and how it was set up.
MVHR in Prestwich at a glance
- Town
- Prestwich, Greater Manchester
- Postcode districts
- M7, M25 and M45
- Nearby
- Whitefield (1 mile), Crumpsall (2 miles) and Radcliffe (3 miles)
- Price region
- North West
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
MVHR for Prestwich homes
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.
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 Prestwich
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Guide prices using North West rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.
When to get it looked at
- Pollen or traffic pollution you want filtered out
- Condensation on windows every morning in winter
- Mould coming back in bedrooms or bathrooms after cleaning
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). 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 Prestwich
What is the price of MVHR in Prestwich?
Guide prices for Prestwich use North West rates: whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat is typically £4,225 to £6,600 inc VAT per home. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
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.
Is the survey free in Prestwich?
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.
How do I get a price for MVHR in Prestwich?
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