MVHR installation in Warwickshire

MVHR often makes sense in Warwickshire homes that have recently been insulated, re-windowed or made more airtight.

If you are anywhere in Warwickshire, send the postcode and a few photos and we will tell you what we would recommend. Towns we cover include Bedworth, Stratford-upon-Avon, Kenilworth, Hartshill and Nuneaton.

MVHR in Warwickshire at a glance

Area: Warwickshire
Towns listed: 9, largest Nuneaton
Postcode districts: CV9, CV10, CV10, CV11, CV21 and CV22
Price region: West Midlands
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

What the work involves

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. We check this on survey and tell you plainly if a simpler system would do the job for less.

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.

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 Warwickshire

MVHR installation guide prices in Warwickshire
Work	Guide price
Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 1 to 2 bedroom flat (per home)	£4,450–£6,950 inc VAT
Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 3 bedroom house (per home)	£6,450–£9,450 inc VAT
Whole-home MVHR retrofit, 4 to 5 bedroom house (per home)	£8,950–£13,950 inc VAT
MVHR in a new build or full renovation (fitted at first fix), 3 to 4 bedrooms (per home)	£4,950–£7,950 inc VAT

These ranges use our West Midlands rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.

Common reasons people call

Stale air or cooking smells that hang around
Pollen or traffic pollution you want filtered out
Condensation on windows every morning in winter

Rules 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.

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 Warwickshire

Questions about MVHR installation in Warwickshire

Is the survey free in Warwickshire?

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.

How noisy is MVHR?

Correctly sized and balanced MVHR is very quiet on normal speed; most people stop noticing it within days. Noise problems usually come from undersized ducts or a unit running flat out, which is why we design the rates first.

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.

Which rules apply to ventilation in Warwickshire?

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.

Which towns in Warwickshire do you cover?

All of Warwickshire, including Bedworth, Stratford-upon-Avon, Kenilworth, Hartshill and Nuneaton. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

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