South Shields, Tyne and Wear
MVHR installation in South Shields
Whole-home heat recovery ventilation, designed room by room and airflow-tested at handover. Covering South Shields and NE29, NE30 and NE33.
- From £4,100 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
MVHR in South Shields works the same way as anywhere else: a quiet unit, a duct to every room and a proper airflow test at the end.
Customers in South Shields can get a guide price online in a couple of minutes. It uses North East rates, which is what we would charge for the same job anywhere in Tyne and Wear. We survey first, free of charge for new installations on the mainland, then send a fixed written quote.
MVHR in South Shields at a glance
- Town
- South Shields, Tyne and Wear
- Postcode districts
- NE29, NE30 and NE33
- Nearby
- Tynemouth (1 mile), North Shields (1 mile) and Jarrow (2 miles)
- Price region
- North East
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach MVHR in South Shields
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.
Summer bypass and boost controls
Bypass lets cooler night air in without heat recovery; humidity or switch boost for showers and cooking.
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.
Guide prices in South Shields
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat (per home) | £4,100–£6,400 inc VAT |
Guide prices using North East rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.
Common reasons people call
- Mould coming back in bedrooms or bathrooms after cleaning
- 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
Rules that apply in England
English building work follows Approved Document F (2021 edition) for ventilation rates, installation and commissioning. It sets extract rates for kitchens, bathrooms and utilities and asks for mechanical ventilation to be commissioned and recorded.
Questions from South Shields
Do you cover South Shields and nearby?
Yes. We cover South Shields and nearby places including Tynemouth, North Shields, Jarrow and Whitley Bay. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
Do I keep my trickle vents with MVHR?
No. Under Approved Document F, background ventilators should not be installed with a whole-home MVHR system, so we advise closing or removing them once the system is commissioned.
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.
What is the price of MVHR in South Shields?
Guide prices for South Shields use North East rates: whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat is typically £4,100 to £6,400 inc VAT per home. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Is the survey free in South Shields?
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.
Ask for a South Shields survey slot and we will bring a room-by-room design and a fixed quote.
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