Whickham, Tyne and Wear
MVHR installation in Whickham
Whole-home heat recovery ventilation, designed room by room and airflow-tested at handover. Covering Whickham and NE11, NE16 and NE21.
- From £4,100 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
MVHR in Whickham works the same way as anywhere else: a quiet unit, a duct to every room and a proper airflow test at the end.
Work in Whickham follows the rules for England and finishes with a written record of what was fitted and how it was set up.
MVHR in Whickham at a glance
- Town
- Whickham, Tyne and Wear
- Postcode districts
- NE11, NE16 and NE21
- Nearby
- Blaydon-on-Tyne (2 miles), Newcastle upon Tyne (3 miles) and Gateshead (3 miles)
- Price region
- North East
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach MVHR in Whickham
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 Whickham
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| 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.
Common reasons people call
- 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
English building work follows Approved Document F (2021 edition) for ventilation rates, installation and commissioning. 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 Whickham
How do I get a price for MVHR in Whickham?
Use the guide price tool, the form on this page, live chat, WhatsApp or call 0800 088 6341. A postcode and a couple of photos help us give you a useful answer first time.
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 area around Whickham do you work in?
All of Tyne and Wear. Near Whickham that includes Blaydon-on-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead and Newburn.
Do you cover Whickham and nearby?
Yes. We cover Whickham and nearby places including Blaydon-on-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead and Newburn. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
Ask for a Whickham survey slot and we will bring a room-by-room design and a fixed quote.
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