Oldham, Greater Manchester
MVHR servicing and filter changes in Oldham
Annual service, filters, heat exchanger clean and a measured airflow check for existing MVHR. Covering Oldham and OL1, OL8 and OL9.
- From £140 inc VAT per visit
- Charged visit, price agreed first
For Oldham homeowners, the usual signs a service is due are condensation coming back or the unit getting louder.
Work in Oldham follows the rules for England and finishes with a written record of what was fitted and how it was set up.
MVHR servicing in Oldham at a glance
- Town
- Oldham, Greater Manchester
- Postcode districts
- OL1, OL8 and OL9
- Nearby
- Chadderton (1 mile), Royton (2 miles) and Hollinwood (2 miles)
- Price region
- North West
- Survey
- Charged visit, price agreed first
What the work involves
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.
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 Oldham
| 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 |
North West rates shown. Prices include VAT at 20%. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.
Signs it is time to call us
- 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 Oldham
What area around Oldham do you work in?
All of Greater Manchester. Near Oldham that includes Chadderton, Royton, Hollinwood and Lees.
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 Oldham and nearby?
Yes. We cover Oldham and nearby places including Chadderton, Royton, Hollinwood and Lees. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
What is the price of an MVHR service in Oldham?
Guide prices for Oldham use North West rates: MVHR service: filters, unit and heat exchanger clean, airflow check is typically £140 to £235 inc VAT per visit. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
If the system in your Oldham home needs more than a service, we will explain why and price it before doing anything.
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