Dorking, Surrey
MVHR installation in Dorking
Whole-home heat recovery ventilation, designed room by room and airflow-tested at handover. Covering Dorking and KT23, RH3 and RH4.
- From £4,900 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
MVHR often makes sense in Dorking homes that have recently been insulated, re-windowed or made more airtight.
Work in Dorking follows the rules for England and finishes with a written record of what was fitted and how it was set up.
MVHR in Dorking at a glance
- Town
- Dorking, Surrey
- Postcode districts
- KT23, RH3 and RH4
- Nearby
- Great Bookham (4 miles), Leatherhead (4 miles) and Ashtead (6 miles)
- Price region
- South East
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach MVHR in Dorking
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.
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 Dorking
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| MVHR in a new build or full renovation (fitted at first fix), 3 to 4 bedrooms (per home) | £5,450–£8,750 inc VAT |
| 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 |
South East 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
- 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 Dorking
Do you cover Dorking and nearby?
Yes. We cover Dorking and nearby places including Great Bookham, Leatherhead, Ashtead and Reigate. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
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.
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.
What is the price of MVHR in Dorking?
Guide prices for Dorking use South East rates: whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat is typically £4,900 to £7,650 inc VAT per home. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Is the survey free in Dorking?
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.
Book a free survey in Dorking and we will tell you honestly whether MVHR or something simpler suits the house.
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