Home ventilation, Highland and Moray
MVHR installation in Highland and Moray
Whole-home heat recovery ventilation, designed room by room and airflow-tested at handover, across Highland and Moray.
- From £4,275 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
MVHR in Highland and Moray works the same way as anywhere else: a quiet unit, a duct to every room and a proper airflow test at the end.
If you are anywhere in Highland and Moray, send the postcode and a few photos and we will tell you what we would recommend. Towns we cover include Elgin, Fort William, Nairn and Inverness.
Jobs in the remote Highlands and on the islands are by arrangement, with travel quoted in writing before you commit.
MVHR in Highland and Moray at a glance
- Area
- Highland and Moray, Scotland
- Towns listed
- 4, largest Inverness
- Postcode districts
- IV12, IV1, IV2, IV30, IV31 and PH33
- Price region
- Scotland
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we do it
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. Filters on both sides keep pollen and dust out of the house and keep the exchanger clean.
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.
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 Highland and Moray
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat (per home) | £4,275–£6,650 inc VAT |
| Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 3 bedroom house (per home) | £6,200–£9,050 inc VAT |
| Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 4 to 5 bedroom house (per home) | £8,600–£13,400 inc VAT |
| MVHR in a new build or full renovation (fitted at first fix), 3 to 4 bedrooms (per home) | £4,750–£7,650 inc VAT |
Scotland rates shown. Prices include VAT at 20%. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.
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 in Scotland
Scottish projects follow the Technical Handbooks (section 3, Environment) under the Building (Scotland) Regulations, usually with a building warrant. We work to the Scottish ventilation standards and record the airflow achieved.
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 Highland and Moray
Questions about MVHR installation in Highland and Moray
Are prices different in Highland and Moray?
Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Highland and Moray we use Scotland rates, so whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat is typically £4,275 to £6,650 inc VAT per home.
Is MVHR worth it in an older house?
It can be, but the payback is best in a home that is fairly airtight. In a draughty house MVHR still gives steady fresh air and condensation control, but a PIV unit or continuous extract fans may solve the same problem for far less. We will tell you which on survey.
How noisy is MVHR?
Correctly sized and balanced MVHR is very quiet on normal speed; most people stop noticing it within days. Noise problems usually come from undersized ducts or a unit running flat out, which is why we design the rates first.
Is the survey free in Highland and Moray?
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.
Which rules apply to ventilation in Highland and Moray?
In Scotland, ventilation is covered by section 3 of the Building Standards Technical Handbooks. Private rented homes must meet the Repairing Standard, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
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