Basingstoke, Hampshire
MVHR servicing and filter changes in Basingstoke
Annual service, filters, heat exchanger clean and a measured airflow check for existing MVHR. Covering Basingstoke and RG21, RG22, RG23 and RG24.
- From £160 inc VAT per visit
- Charged visit, price agreed first
For Basingstoke homeowners, the usual signs a service is due are condensation coming back or the unit getting louder.
Customers in Basingstoke can get a guide price online in a couple of minutes. It uses South East rates, which is what we would charge for the same job anywhere in Hampshire. Servicing, testing and repair visits are charged, and we tell you the cost before booking.
MVHR servicing in Basingstoke at a glance
- Town
- Basingstoke, Hampshire
- Postcode districts
- RG21, RG22, RG23 and RG24
- Nearby
- Tadley (6 miles), Alton (9 miles) and Fleet (11 miles)
- Price region
- South East
- Survey
- Charged visit, price agreed first
How we approach MVHR servicing in Basingstoke
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 Basingstoke
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| MVHR service: filters, unit and heat exchanger clean, airflow check (per visit) | £160–£270 inc VAT |
| Rebalance and recommission an existing MVHR system (per system) | £270–£490 inc VAT |
| MVHR or MEV commissioning test, every terminal measured and recorded (per system) | £270–£435 inc VAT |
South East 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 Basingstoke
Do you cover Basingstoke and nearby?
Yes. We cover Basingstoke and nearby places including Tadley, Alton, Fleet and Thatcham. 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 Basingstoke?
Guide prices for Basingstoke use South East rates: MVHR service: filters, unit and heat exchanger clean, airflow check is typically £160 to £270 inc VAT per visit. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Is the survey free in Basingstoke?
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.
Book an MVHR service in Basingstoke and tell us the make of unit if you know it.
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