MVHR installation in Staffordshire

MVHR often makes sense in Staffordshire homes that have recently been insulated, re-windowed or made more airtight.

If you are anywhere in Staffordshire, send the postcode and a few photos and we will tell you what we would recommend. Towns we cover include Burton upon Trent, Cannock, Tamworth, Stafford and Lichfield.

MVHR in Staffordshire at a glance

Area: Staffordshire
Towns listed: 20, largest Stoke-on-Trent
Postcode districts: ST9, ST13, WS6, WS11, CW12 and ST6
Price region: West Midlands
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

What the work involves

A single unit, usually in the loft, a utility cupboard or a garage, runs all the time at a low, quiet speed. Insulated ducts carry extract air from the wet rooms and supply air to the habitable rooms. 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.

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.

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 Staffordshire

MVHR installation guide prices in Staffordshire
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.

Common reasons people call

A new build or extension where the SAP or building control needs a ventilation system
Stale air or cooking smells that hang around
Pollen or traffic pollution you want filtered out

Rules 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.

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 Staffordshire

Questions about MVHR installation in Staffordshire

Which rules apply to ventilation in Staffordshire?

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.

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.

Which towns in Staffordshire do you cover?

All of Staffordshire, including Burton upon Trent, Cannock, Tamworth, Stafford and Lichfield. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

Are prices different in Staffordshire?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Staffordshire 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.

Every MVHR job in Staffordshire finishes with a measured commissioning sheet, so you know the system does what it should.