Abingdon, Oxfordshire
MVHR installation in Abingdon
Whole-home heat recovery ventilation, designed room by room and airflow-tested at handover. Covering Abingdon and OX4, OX13 and OX14.
- From £4,900 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
We survey Abingdon homes for MVHR before quoting, because the duct routes decide the price more than the unit does.
Work in Abingdon follows the rules for England and finishes with a written record of what was fitted and how it was set up.
MVHR in Abingdon at a glance
- Town
- Abingdon, Oxfordshire
- Postcode districts
- OX4, OX13 and OX14
- Nearby
- Didcot (5 miles), Cowley (5 miles) and Oxford (6 miles)
- Price region
- South East
- 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.
New build or full renovation
Ducts go in at first fix before plasterboard, which is the cheapest and neatest time to fit MVHR.
Radial semi-rigid ducting
One small duct per valve from a manifold. Quieter and easier to balance than branched rigid duct in most homes.
Guide prices in Abingdon
| 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.
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 Abingdon
Is the survey free in Abingdon?
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.
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 noisy is MVHR?
Correctly sized and balanced MVHR is very quiet on normal speed; most people stop noticing it within days. Noise problems usually come from undersized ducts or a unit running flat out, which is why we design the rates first.
How do I get a price for MVHR in Abingdon?
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 Abingdon do you work in?
All of Oxfordshire. Near Abingdon that includes Didcot, Cowley, Oxford and Wantage.
Send us a floor plan or a few photos of the loft and we can give a first price for your Abingdon home before we visit.
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