MVHR servicing and filter changes in Greater Manchester

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

We carry out MVHR servicing and filter changes across Greater Manchester, including Wigan, Bolton, Stockport, Salford and Rochdale. Prices use North West rates. This is a charged visit. We confirm the cost in writing before we book it.

MVHR servicing in Greater Manchester at a glance

Area: Greater Manchester
Towns listed: 66, largest Manchester
Postcode districts: M33, WA14, OL3, OL4, WN1 and WN2
Price region: North West
Survey: Charged visit, price agreed first

What the work involves

It is common for a system to go years without a filter change after the builder hands over. 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.

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.

Annual service

Filters, exchanger and fan clean, drain check, controls and boost checked, airflow spot-checked at the valves.

Guide prices in Greater Manchester

MVHR servicing and filter changes guide prices in Greater Manchester
Work	Guide price
MVHR service: filters, unit and heat exchanger clean, airflow check (per visit)	£140–£235 inc VAT
Rebalance and recommission an existing MVHR system (per system)	£235–£425 inc VAT
MVHR or MEV commissioning test, every terminal measured and recorded (per system)	£235–£375 inc VAT

These ranges use our North West rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.

Common reasons people call

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 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.

How the job runs

Book a visit
Strip and clean
Checks
Measure
Report

Towns we cover in Greater Manchester

Questions about MVHR servicing and filter changes in Greater Manchester

Is the survey free in Greater Manchester?

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 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.

Which rules apply to ventilation in Greater Manchester?

In England, ventilation in new and altered homes is covered by Approved Document F of the Building Regulations. Landlords also have duties under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.

Which towns in Greater Manchester do you cover?

All of Greater Manchester, including Wigan, Bolton, Stockport, Salford and Rochdale. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

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