Barnet, Greater London
MVHR servicing and filter changes in Barnet
Annual service, filters, heat exchanger clean and a measured airflow check for existing MVHR. Covering Barnet and EN4, EN5, HA8 and N2.
- From £175 inc VAT per visit
- Charged visit, price agreed first
Many Barnet new builds have MVHR in the loft that nobody told the owners how to look after.
Work in Barnet follows the rules for England and finishes with a written record of what was fitted and how it was set up.
MVHR servicing in Barnet at a glance
- Town
- Barnet, Greater London
- Postcode districts
- EN4, EN5, HA8, N2 and N12
- Nearby
- New Barnet (1 mile), Totteridge (1 mile) and East Barnet (2 miles)
- Price region
- London
- Survey
- Charged visit, price agreed first
What the work involves
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.
Filter supply
The right filters for your unit, ready to change yourself between visits.
Fault finding
Noisy fans, error codes, condensate leaks and boost controls that stopped working.
Guide prices in Barnet
| 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 |
London 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 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. 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 Barnet
Do you cover Barnet and nearby?
Yes. We cover Barnet and nearby places including New Barnet, Totteridge, East Barnet and Hadley Wood. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
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.
What is the price of an MVHR service in Barnet?
Guide prices for Barnet 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 Barnet?
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 Barnet service, so you can do the in-between changes yourself.
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