Knowle, West Midlands
MVHR installation in Knowle
Whole-home heat recovery ventilation, designed room by room and airflow-tested at handover. Covering Knowle and B91, B93 and B94.
- From £4,450 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
For homeowners in Knowle, MVHR is usually part of a bigger job: new windows, insulation, a loft conversion or an extension.
Whether the property is in the middle of Knowle 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 Knowle at a glance
- Town
- Knowle, West Midlands
- Postcode districts
- B91, B93 and B94
- Nearby
- Solihull (3 miles), Shirley (4 miles) and Acocks Green (6 miles)
- Price region
- West Midlands
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
MVHR for Knowle homes
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.
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 Knowle
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| MVHR in a new build or full renovation (fitted at first fix), 3 to 4 bedrooms (per home) | £4,950–£7,950 inc VAT |
| 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 |
Guide prices using West Midlands rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.
When to get it looked at
- Condensation on windows every morning in winter
- Mould coming back in bedrooms or bathrooms after cleaning
- You are insulating, re-windowing or making the house more airtight
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 Knowle
Is the survey free in Knowle?
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.
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 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.
How do I get a price for MVHR in Knowle?
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 Knowle do you work in?
All of the West Midlands. Near Knowle that includes Solihull, Shirley, Acocks Green and Chelmsley Wood.
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