Whitstable, Kent
MVHR installation in Whitstable
Whole-home heat recovery ventilation, designed room by room and airflow-tested at handover. Covering Whitstable and CT2, CT5 and CT6.
- From £4,900 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
We survey Whitstable homes for MVHR before quoting, because the duct routes decide the price more than the unit does.
Whitstable is about 150 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book Whitstable visits by appointment and confirm the date in writing. We survey first, free of charge for new installations on the mainland, then send a fixed written quote.
MVHR in Whitstable at a glance
- Town
- Whitstable, Kent
- Postcode districts
- CT2, CT5 and CT6
- Nearby
- Herne Bay (4 miles), Canterbury (6 miles) and Faversham (7 miles)
- Price region
- South East
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach MVHR in Whitstable
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.
Guide prices in Whitstable
| 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 |
South East rates shown. Prices include VAT at 20%. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.
Common reasons people call
- 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 Whitstable
Is the survey free in Whitstable?
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 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.
How do I get a price for MVHR in Whitstable?
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.
What area around Whitstable do you work in?
All of Kent. Near Whitstable that includes Herne Bay, Canterbury, Faversham and Sheerness.
Book a free survey in Whitstable and we will tell you honestly whether MVHR or something simpler suits the house.
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