MVHR installation in Shropshire

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

Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, and we work throughout Shropshire, from Newport, Telford, Shrewsbury, Loughton and Wellington. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.

MVHR in Shropshire at a glance

Area: Shropshire
Towns listed: 12, largest Telford
Postcode districts: SY13, SY14, TF2, TF3, SY1 and SY2
Price region: West Midlands
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

What the work involves

Filters on both sides keep pollen and dust out of the house and keep the exchanger clean. 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.

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 Shropshire

MVHR installation guide prices in Shropshire
Work	Guide price
Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat (per home)	£4,450–£6,950 inc VAT
Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 3 bedroom house (per home)	£6,450–£9,450 inc VAT
Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 4 to 5 bedroom house (per home)	£8,950–£13,950 inc VAT
MVHR in a new build or full renovation (fitted at first fix), 3 to 4 bedrooms (per home)	£4,950–£7,950 inc VAT

These ranges use our West Midlands rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.

When to get it looked at

Mould coming back in bedrooms or bathrooms after cleaning
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

Rules in England

English building work follows Approved Document F (2021 edition) for ventilation rates, installation and commissioning. It sets extract rates for kitchens, bathrooms and utilities and asks for mechanical ventilation to be commissioned and recorded.

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 Shropshire

Questions about MVHR installation in Shropshire

Are prices different in Shropshire?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Shropshire we use West Midlands rates, so whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat is typically £4,450 to £6,950 inc VAT per home.

Do I keep my trickle vents with MVHR?

No. Under Approved Document F, background ventilators should not be installed with a whole-home MVHR system, so we advise closing or removing them once the system is commissioned.

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.

Is the survey free in Shropshire?

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.

Which rules apply to ventilation in Shropshire?

In England, ventilation in new and altered homes is covered by Approved Document F of the Building Regulations. Landlords also have duties under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.

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