Home ventilation, Lothians
MVHR installation in the Lothians
Whole-home heat recovery ventilation, designed room by room and airflow-tested at handover, across the Lothians.
- From £4,275 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
MVHR in the Lothians works the same way as anywhere else: a quiet unit, a duct to every room and a proper airflow test at the end.
Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, and we work throughout the Lothians, from Bonnyrigg, Penicuik, Broxburn, Mayfield and Linlithgow. We survey first, free of charge for new installations on the mainland, then send a fixed written quote.
MVHR in the Lothians at a glance
- Area
- Lothians, Scotland
- Towns listed
- 13, largest Livingston
- Postcode districts
- EH51, EH47, EH48, EH18, EH19 and EH32
- Price region
- Scotland
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we do it
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. We check this on survey and tell you plainly if a simpler system would do the job for less.
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.
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 the Lothians
| 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.
Common reasons people call
- Stale air or cooking smells that hang around
- Pollen or traffic pollution you want filtered out
- Condensation on windows every morning in winter
Rules in Scotland
Scottish projects follow the Technical Handbooks (section 3, Environment) under the Building (Scotland) Regulations, usually with a building warrant. Extract and whole-home rates are designed to the Scottish standards and measured at handover.
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 the Lothians
- Livingston
- Musselburgh
- Bathgate
- Bonnyrigg
- Penicuik
- Broxburn
- Mayfield
- Linlithgow
- Armadale
- Dalkeith
- Tranent
- Whitburn
- Dunbar
Questions about MVHR installation in the Lothians
Is the survey free in the Lothians?
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.
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 much does MVHR cost to install?
A typical retrofit costs £6,450 to £9,450 including VAT for a three-bedroom house, and £4,950 to £7,950 when it goes in during a new build or full renovation. Flats start lower and large detached homes cost more because of the duct runs. We give a fixed price after the survey.
Which rules apply to ventilation in the Lothians?
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.
Which towns in the Lothians do you cover?
All of the Lothians, including Bonnyrigg, Penicuik, Broxburn, Mayfield and Linlithgow. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.
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