Hockley, West Midlands
MVHR installation in Hockley
Whole-home heat recovery ventilation, designed room by room and airflow-tested at handover. Covering Hockley and B18, B19 and B20.
- From £4,450 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
We survey Hockley homes for MVHR before quoting, because the duct routes decide the price more than the unit does.
Whether the property is in the middle of Hockley or one of the villages around it, the process is the same: a look at the building, a written price, then fitting and testing on the agreed day.
MVHR in Hockley at a glance
- Town
- Hockley, West Midlands
- Postcode districts
- B18, B19 and B20
- Nearby
- Aston (1 mile), Birmingham (2 miles) and Smethwick (2 miles)
- Price region
- West Midlands
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
What the work involves
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. Filters on both sides keep pollen and dust out of the house and keep the exchanger clean.
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 Hockley
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| 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
- Pollen or traffic pollution you want filtered out
- Condensation on windows every morning in winter
- Mould coming back in bedrooms or bathrooms after cleaning
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). 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 Hockley
Is the survey free in Hockley?
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 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.
How do I get a price for MVHR in Hockley?
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.
What area around Hockley do you work in?
All of the West Midlands. Near Hockley that includes Aston, Birmingham, Smethwick and West Bromwich.
Ask for a Hockley survey slot and we will bring a room-by-room design and a fixed quote.
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