Swanage, Dorset
MVHR servicing and filter changes in Swanage
Annual service, filters, heat exchanger clean and a measured airflow check for existing MVHR. Covering Swanage and BH19.
- From £150 inc VAT per visit
- Charged visit, price agreed first
Many Swanage new builds have MVHR in the loft that nobody told the owners how to look after.
Customers in Swanage can get a guide price online in a couple of minutes. It uses South West rates, which is what we would charge for the same job anywhere in Dorset. Visits for this work are charged, with the price agreed before we arrive.
MVHR servicing in Swanage at a glance
- Town
- Swanage, Dorset
- Postcode districts
- BH19
- Nearby
- Poole (7 miles), Bournemouth (8 miles) and Canford Heath (10 miles)
- Price region
- South West
- Survey
- Charged visit, price agreed first
How we approach MVHR servicing in Swanage
A service puts that right. We work on most makes of MVHR unit and can supply filters for future changes, so you can do the in-between swaps yourself if you would rather.
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.
Filter supply
The right filters for your unit, ready to change yourself between visits.
Guide prices in Swanage
| 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 |
These ranges use our South West rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
Common reasons people call
- The unit is louder than it used to be
- You have moved into a new build and nobody has serviced it
- Water dripping from the unit or ducts
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 Swanage
Is the survey free in Swanage?
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.
How often should MVHR filters be changed?
Most manufacturers recommend changing MVHR filters every 6 to 12 months, and more often near busy roads or building sites. A full service once a year is a sensible minimum.
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.
How do I get a price for an MVHR service in Swanage?
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 Swanage do you work in?
All of Dorset. Near Swanage that includes Poole, Bournemouth, Canford Heath and Broadstone.
Send a photo of your unit label and we will confirm the price for your Swanage visit.
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