MVHR installation in Tyne and Wear

We survey Tyne and Wear homes for MVHR before quoting, because the duct routes decide the price more than the unit does.

Every job in Tyne and Wear gets a written quote before it starts and a commissioning record when it finishes. We cover South Shields, Gateshead, Washington, Tynemouth and Wallsend and the villages around them.

MVHR in Tyne and Wear at a glance

Area: Tyne and Wear
Towns listed: 20, largest Newcastle upon Tyne
Postcode districts: SR1, SR2, NE29, NE30, NE1 and NE8
Price region: North East
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

How we do it

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.

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.

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 Tyne and Wear

MVHR installation guide prices in Tyne and Wear
Work	Guide price
Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat (per home)	£4,100–£6,400 inc VAT
Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 3 bedroom house (per home)	£5,950–£8,700 inc VAT
Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 4 to 5 bedroom house (per home)	£8,250–£12,850 inc VAT
MVHR in a new build or full renovation (fitted at first fix), 3 to 4 bedrooms (per home)	£4,550–£7,300 inc VAT

North 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

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 Tyne and Wear

Questions about MVHR installation in Tyne and Wear

Which rules apply to ventilation in Tyne and Wear?

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.

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.

Which towns in Tyne and Wear do you cover?

All of Tyne and Wear, including South Shields, Gateshead, Washington, Tynemouth and Wallsend. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

Are prices different in Tyne and Wear?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Tyne and Wear we use North East rates, so whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat is typically £4,100 to £6,400 inc VAT per home.

Send us a floor plan or a few photos of the loft and we can give a first price for your Tyne and Wear home before we visit.