MVHR servicing and filter changes in County Durham

Many County Durham new builds have MVHR in the loft that nobody told the owners how to look after.

Across County Durham the job is priced the same way wherever you are: what is fitted, how long it takes and how far we travel. Towns we cover include Consett, Darlington, Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees and Durham.

MVHR servicing in County Durham at a glance

Area: County Durham
Towns listed: 14, largest Darlington
Postcode districts: TS20, DH2, DH9, DH8, DH9 and DL4
Price region: North East
Survey: Charged visit, price agreed first

How we do it

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. It is common for a system to go years without a filter change after the builder hands over.

Filter supply

The right filters for your unit, ready to change yourself between visits.

Fault finding

Noisy fans, error codes, condensate leaks and boost controls that stopped working.

Annual service

Filters, exchanger and fan clean, drain check, controls and boost checked, airflow spot-checked at the valves.

Guide prices in County Durham

MVHR servicing and filter changes guide prices in County Durham
Work	Guide price
MVHR service: filters, unit and heat exchanger clean, airflow check (per visit)	£135–£225 inc VAT
Rebalance and recommission an existing MVHR system (per system)	£225–£410 inc VAT
MVHR or MEV commissioning test, every terminal measured and recorded (per system)	£225–£365 inc VAT

North East rates shown. Prices include VAT at 20%. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.

Signs it is time to call us

Bathrooms take longer to clear after a shower
The unit is louder than it used to be
You have moved into a new build and nobody has serviced it

Rules 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.

How the job runs

Book a visit
Strip and clean
Checks
Measure
Report

Towns we cover in County Durham

Questions about MVHR servicing and filter changes in County Durham

Is the survey free in County Durham?

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.

Can you service any make of MVHR?

We service most common makes of whole-home MVHR unit. If we cannot get parts for an older or unusual unit we will tell you before the visit and suggest options.

Why has my MVHR system gone noisy?

Noise usually comes from clogged filters making the fans work harder, a fan bearing wearing out, or valves that have been closed down. A service and rebalance fixes most cases.

Which rules apply to ventilation in County Durham?

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 County Durham do you cover?

All of County Durham, including Consett, Darlington, Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees and Durham. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

We can also set up a yearly reminder so your County Durham system is never left running on clogged filters.