Swanscombe, Kent
MVHR installation in Swanscombe
Whole-home heat recovery ventilation, designed room by room and airflow-tested at handover. Covering Swanscombe and DA9, DA10 and DA11.
- From £4,900 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
MVHR often makes sense in Swanscombe homes that have recently been insulated, re-windowed or made more airtight.
Whether the property is in the middle of Swanscombe or one of the villages around it, the process is the same: a look at the building, a written price, then fitting and testing on the agreed day.
MVHR in Swanscombe at a glance
- Town
- Swanscombe, Kent
- Postcode districts
- DA9, DA10 and DA11
- Nearby
- Grays (2 miles), Tilbury (2 miles) and Gravesend (3 miles)
- Price region
- South East
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
What the work involves
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. We check this on survey and tell you plainly if a simpler system would do the job for less.
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 Swanscombe
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat (per home) | £4,900–£7,650 inc VAT |
| 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 |
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
- A new build or extension where the SAP or building control needs a ventilation system
- Stale air or cooking smells that hang around
- Pollen or traffic pollution you want filtered out
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 Swanscombe
How do I get a price for MVHR in Swanscombe?
Use the guide price tool, the form on this page, live chat, WhatsApp or call 0800 088 6341. A postcode and a couple of photos help us give you a useful answer first time.
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 area around Swanscombe do you work in?
All of Kent. Near Swanscombe that includes Grays, Tilbury, Gravesend and Chafford Hundred.
Do you cover Swanscombe and nearby?
Yes. We cover Swanscombe and nearby places including Grays, Tilbury, Gravesend and Chafford Hundred. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
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