Chard, Somerset
MVHR installation in Chard
Whole-home heat recovery ventilation, designed room by room and airflow-tested at handover. Covering Chard and TA19 and TA20.
- From £4,625 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
MVHR often makes sense in Chard homes that have recently been insulated, re-windowed or made more airtight.
Whether the property is in the middle of Chard or one of the villages around it, the process is the same: a look at the building, a written price, then fitting and testing on the agreed day.
MVHR in Chard at a glance
- Town
- Chard, Somerset
- Postcode districts
- TA19 and TA20
- Nearby
- Honiton (11 miles), Taunton (12 miles) and Bridport (13 miles)
- Price region
- South West
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
MVHR for Chard homes
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.
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 Chard
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 4 to 5 bedroom house (per home) | £9,300–£14,500 inc VAT |
| MVHR in a new build or full renovation (fitted at first fix), 3 to 4 bedrooms (per home) | £5,150–£8,250 inc VAT |
| Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat (per home) | £4,625–£7,250 inc VAT |
South West 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 England
In England, ventilation is covered by Part F of the Building Regulations and its guidance, Approved Document F (2021 edition). 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 Chard
What area around Chard do you work in?
All of Somerset. Near Chard that includes Honiton, Taunton, Bridport and Yeovil.
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.
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.
Do you cover Chard and nearby?
Yes. We cover Chard and nearby places including Honiton, Taunton, Bridport and Yeovil. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
What is the price of MVHR in Chard?
Guide prices for Chard use South West rates: whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat is typically £4,625 to £7,250 inc VAT per home. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Book a free survey in Chard and we will tell you honestly whether MVHR or something simpler suits the house.
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