Portland, Dorset
MVHR servicing and filter changes in Portland
Annual service, filters, heat exchanger clean and a measured airflow check for existing MVHR. Covering Portland and DT3, DT4 and DT5.
- From £150 inc VAT per visit
- Charged visit, price agreed first
If your Portland home has MVHR and the filter light is on, a service is overdue.
Work in Portland follows the rules for England and finishes with a written record of what was fitted and how it was set up.
MVHR servicing in Portland at a glance
- Town
- Portland, Dorset
- Postcode districts
- DT3, DT4 and DT5
- Nearby
- Weymouth (3 miles), Dorchester (10 miles) and Bridport (18 miles)
- Price region
- South West
- Survey
- Charged visit, price agreed first
MVHR servicing for Portland homes
It is common for a system to go years without a filter change after the builder hands over. A service puts that right.
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 Portland
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| MVHR service: filters, unit and heat exchanger clean, airflow check (per visit) | £150–£255 inc VAT |
| Rebalance and recommission an existing MVHR system (per system) | £255–£465 inc VAT |
| MVHR or MEV commissioning test, every terminal measured and recorded (per system) | £255–£410 inc VAT |
South West rates shown. Prices include VAT at 20%. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.
Common reasons people call
- The unit filter warning is showing
- Condensation is back on windows that used to stay dry
- Bathrooms take longer to clear after a shower
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 Portland
What area around Portland do you work in?
All of Dorset. Near Portland that includes Weymouth, Dorchester, Bridport and Swanage.
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.
Do you cover Portland and nearby?
Yes. We cover Portland and nearby places including Weymouth, Dorchester, Bridport and Swanage. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
What is the price of an MVHR service in Portland?
Guide prices for Portland use South West rates: MVHR service: filters, unit and heat exchanger clean, airflow check is typically £150 to £255 inc VAT per visit. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
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