MVHR installation in Kettering

For homeowners in Kettering, MVHR is usually part of a bigger job: new windows, insulation, a loft conversion or an extension.

Customers in Kettering can get a guide price online in a couple of minutes. It uses East Midlands rates, which is what we would charge for the same job anywhere in Northamptonshire. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.

MVHR in Kettering at a glance

Town: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Postcode districts: NN14, NN15 and NN16
Nearby: Desborough (5 miles), Wellingborough (7 miles) and Corby (7 miles)
Price region: East Midlands
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

What the work involves

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.

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 Kettering

MVHR installation guide prices in Kettering
Work	Guide price
Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 3 bedroom house (per home)	£6,300–£9,250 inc VAT
Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 4 to 5 bedroom house (per home)	£8,750–£13,650 inc VAT
MVHR in a new build or full renovation (fitted at first fix), 3 to 4 bedrooms (per home)	£4,850–£7,800 inc VAT

East Midlands 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

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

English building work follows Approved Document F (2021 edition) for ventilation rates, installation and commissioning. 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 Kettering

What is the price of MVHR in Kettering?

Guide prices for Kettering use East Midlands rates: whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat is typically £4,350 to £6,800 inc VAT per home. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.

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.

Is the survey free in Kettering?

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 do I get a price for MVHR in Kettering?

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.

Get a guide price online in two minutes, then book a free survey anywhere in Kettering.