Lowestoft, Suffolk
MVHR installation in Lowestoft
Whole-home heat recovery ventilation, designed room by room and airflow-tested at handover. Covering Lowestoft and NR32 and NR33.
- From £4,675 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
We survey Lowestoft homes for MVHR before quoting, because the duct routes decide the price more than the unit does.
Whether the property is in the middle of Lowestoft 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 Lowestoft at a glance
- Town
- Lowestoft, Suffolk
- Postcode districts
- NR32 and NR33
- Nearby
- Bradwell (7 miles), Beccles (8 miles) and Great Yarmouth (9 miles)
- Price region
- East of England
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach MVHR in Lowestoft
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.
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 Lowestoft
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 4 to 5 bedroom house (per home) | £9,400–£14,650 inc VAT |
| MVHR in a new build or full renovation (fitted at first fix), 3 to 4 bedrooms (per home) | £5,200–£8,350 inc VAT |
| Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat (per home) | £4,675–£7,300 inc VAT |
These ranges use our East of England 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 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 Lowestoft
Do you cover Lowestoft and nearby?
Yes. We cover Lowestoft and nearby places including Bradwell, Beccles, Great Yarmouth and Norwich. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
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.
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.
What is the price of MVHR in Lowestoft?
Guide prices for Lowestoft use East of England rates: whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat is typically £4,675 to £7,300 inc VAT per home. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Is the survey free in Lowestoft?
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.
Every MVHR job in Lowestoft finishes with a measured commissioning sheet, so you know the system does what it should.
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