Balham, Greater London
MVHR servicing and filter changes in Balham
Annual service, filters, heat exchanger clean and a measured airflow check for existing MVHR. Covering Balham and SW4, SW11 and SW12.
- From £175 inc VAT per visit
- Charged visit, price agreed first
If your Balham home has MVHR and the filter light is on, a service is overdue.
Balham is about 107 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book Balham visits by appointment and confirm the date in writing. Visits for this work are charged, with the price agreed before we arrive.
MVHR servicing in Balham at a glance
- Town
- Balham, Greater London
- Postcode districts
- SW4, SW11 and SW12
- Nearby
- Brixton Hill (1 mile), Latchmere (2 miles) and Earlsfield (2 miles)
- Price region
- London
- Survey
- Charged visit, price agreed first
MVHR servicing for Balham 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 Balham
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| MVHR service: filters, unit and heat exchanger clean, airflow check (per visit) | £175–£295 inc VAT |
| Rebalance and recommission an existing MVHR system (per system) | £295–£525 inc VAT |
| MVHR or MEV commissioning test, every terminal measured and recorded (per system) | £295–£475 inc VAT |
Guide prices using London rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.
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
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 Balham
Do you cover Balham and nearby?
Yes. We cover Balham and nearby places including Brixton Hill, Latchmere, Earlsfield and Streatham. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
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.
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.
What is the price of an MVHR service in Balham?
Guide prices for Balham use London rates: MVHR service: filters, unit and heat exchanger clean, airflow check is typically £175 to £295 inc VAT per visit. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Is the survey free in Balham?
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.
Ask about filter supply when you book your Balham service, so you can do the in-between changes yourself.
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