Reading, Berkshire
MVHR servicing and filter changes in Reading
Annual service, filters, heat exchanger clean and a measured airflow check for existing MVHR. Covering Reading and RG1, RG4 and RG30.
- From £160 inc VAT per visit
- Charged visit, price agreed first
We service MVHR systems across Reading, from new estates to self-builds and renovated older homes.
Reading is about 86 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book Reading visits by appointment and confirm the date in writing. This is a charged visit. We confirm the cost in writing before we book it.
MVHR servicing in Reading at a glance
- Town
- Reading, Berkshire
- Postcode districts
- RG1, RG4 and RG30
- Nearby
- Lower Earley (3 miles), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles) and Wokingham (7 miles)
- Price region
- South East
- Survey
- Charged visit, price agreed first
How we approach MVHR servicing in Reading
MVHR is often fitted and then forgotten. Over a year or two the filters clog, the fans work harder, airflow at the valves drops and the house slowly goes back to condensation and stale air.
Annual service
Filters, exchanger and fan clean, drain check, controls and boost checked, airflow spot-checked at the valves.
Rebalance and recommission
Every valve measured and set again to the design rates, with a new commissioning sheet. Useful after building work or if rooms feel stuffy.
Guide prices in Reading
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| MVHR service: filters, unit and heat exchanger clean, airflow check (per visit) | £160–£270 inc VAT |
| Rebalance and recommission an existing MVHR system (per system) | £270–£490 inc VAT |
| MVHR or MEV commissioning test, every terminal measured and recorded (per system) | £270–£435 inc VAT |
These ranges use our South East rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
When to get it looked at
- Condensation is back on windows that used to stay dry
- Bathrooms take longer to clear after a shower
- The unit is louder than it used to be
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 Reading
Is the survey free in Reading?
This is a charged visit because it is servicing, testing or repair work. We tell you the cost before booking. Surveys for new installations on the UK mainland are free.
Do I need to be at home for the service?
Someone needs to let us in and be there when we measure the valves, which means visiting every room. A service usually takes one to two hours.
My new build MVHR has never been serviced. Is that a problem?
It is very common and usually fixable. Builders often hand over without explaining filter changes, so the first service often finds filters that are badly blocked. We clean everything and reset the airflows.
How do I get a price for an MVHR service in Reading?
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 Reading do you work in?
All of Berkshire. Near Reading that includes Lower Earley, Henley-on-Thames, Wokingham and Crowthorne.
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