MVHR servicing and filter changes in Grays

A Grays MVHR service takes one to two hours and ends with measured airflows, not just new filters.

Grays is about 121 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book Grays 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 Grays at a glance

Town: Grays, Essex
Postcode districts: RM16, RM17 and RM20
Nearby: Chafford Hundred (2 miles), Tilbury (2 miles) and Swanscombe (2 miles)
Price region: East of England
Survey: Charged visit, price agreed first

How we approach MVHR servicing in Grays

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.

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 Grays

MVHR servicing and filter changes guide prices in Grays
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

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

When to get it looked at

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). 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 Grays

Do you cover Grays and nearby?

Yes. We cover Grays and nearby places including Chafford Hundred, Tilbury, Swanscombe and South Ockendon. Send your postcode and we will confirm.

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.

What is the price of an MVHR service in Grays?

Guide prices for Grays 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.

Is the survey free in Grays?

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.

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