Basildon, Essex
MVHR servicing and filter changes in Basildon
Annual service, filters, heat exchanger clean and a measured airflow check for existing MVHR. Covering Basildon and SS13, SS14, SS15 and SS16.
- From £150 inc VAT per visit
- Charged visit, price agreed first
Many new-build homes in Basildon have MVHR that has not been serviced since handover.
We cover Basildon and the surrounding SS13, SS14, SS15 and SS16 postcodes as part of our work across Essex. Servicing, testing and repair visits are charged, and we tell you the cost before booking.
MVHR servicing in Basildon at a glance
- Town
- Basildon, Essex
- Postcode districts
- SS13, SS14, SS15 and SS16
- Nearby
- Pitsea (2 miles), Stanford-le-Hope (3 miles) and Wickford (4 miles)
- Price region
- East of England
- Survey
- Charged visit, price agreed first
How we approach MVHR servicing in Basildon
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 Basildon
| 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–£415 inc VAT |
Guide prices using East of England rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.
Signs it is time to call us
- You have moved into a new build and nobody has serviced it
- Water dripping from the unit or ducts
- The unit filter warning is showing
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). It sets extract rates for kitchens, bathrooms and utilities and asks for mechanical ventilation to be commissioned and recorded.
Questions from Basildon
What area around Basildon do you work in?
All of Essex. Near Basildon that includes Pitsea, Stanford-le-Hope, Wickford and Billericay.
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 much does an MVHR service cost?
An MVHR service usually costs £145 to £245 including VAT, depending on the unit and how easy it is to reach. Filters are included for most common units; rebalancing every valve is priced separately at £245 to £445.
Do you cover Basildon and nearby?
Yes. We cover Basildon and nearby places including Pitsea, Stanford-le-Hope, Wickford and Billericay. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
What is the price of an MVHR service in Basildon?
Guide prices for Basildon use East of England 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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