Armadale, Lothians
MVHR installation in Armadale
Whole-home heat recovery ventilation, designed room by room and airflow-tested at handover. Covering Armadale and EH47, EH48 and ML7.
- From £4,275 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
For homeowners in Armadale, MVHR is usually part of a bigger job: new windows, insulation, a loft conversion or an extension.
Customers in Armadale can get a guide price online in a couple of minutes. It uses Scotland rates, which is what we would charge for the same job anywhere in the Lothians. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.
MVHR in Armadale at a glance
- Town
- Armadale, Lothians
- Postcode districts
- EH47, EH48 and ML7
- Nearby
- Whitburn (1 mile), Bathgate (2 miles) and Livingston (7 miles)
- Price region
- Scotland
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach MVHR in Armadale
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.
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 Armadale
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| 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
- Condensation on windows every morning in winter
- Mould coming back in bedrooms or bathrooms after cleaning
- You are insulating, re-windowing or making the house more airtight
Rules that apply 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.
Questions from Armadale
Is the survey free in Armadale?
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 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.
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 do I get a price for MVHR in Armadale?
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 Armadale do you work in?
All of the Lothians. Near Armadale that includes Whitburn, Bathgate, Livingston and Linlithgow.
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