Totton, Hampshire
MVHR installation in Totton
Whole-home heat recovery ventilation, designed room by room and airflow-tested at handover. Covering Totton and SO15, SO16 and SO40.
- From £4,900 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
MVHR often makes sense in Totton homes that have recently been insulated, re-windowed or made more airtight.
Totton is about 114 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book Totton visits by appointment and confirm the date in writing. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.
MVHR in Totton at a glance
- Town
- Totton, Hampshire
- Postcode districts
- SO15, SO16 and SO40
- Nearby
- Southampton (4 miles), Portswood (4 miles) and Romsey (5 miles)
- Price region
- South East
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach MVHR in Totton
Insulated ducts carry extract air from the wet rooms and supply air to the habitable rooms. Inside the unit the two airflows pass each other across a heat exchanger without mixing, so the incoming fresh air picks up heat from the outgoing air.
New build or full renovation
Ducts go in at first fix before plasterboard, which is the cheapest and neatest time to fit MVHR.
Radial semi-rigid ducting
One small duct per valve from a manifold. Quieter and easier to balance than branched rigid duct in most homes.
Guide prices in Totton
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 3 bedroom house (per home) | £7,100–£10,400 inc VAT |
| Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 4 to 5 bedroom house (per home) | £9,850–£15,350 inc VAT |
| MVHR in a new build or full renovation (fitted at first fix), 3 to 4 bedrooms (per home) | £5,450–£8,750 inc VAT |
Guide prices using South East 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
- 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 Totton
Do you cover Totton and nearby?
Yes. We cover Totton and nearby places including Southampton, Portswood, Romsey and Woolston. 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 Totton?
Guide prices for Totton use South East rates: whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat is typically £4,900 to £7,650 inc VAT per home. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Is the survey free in Totton?
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 Totton survey slot and we will bring a room-by-room design and a fixed quote.
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