Hitchin, Hertfordshire
MVHR servicing and filter changes in Hitchin
Annual service, filters, heat exchanger clean and a measured airflow check for existing MVHR. Covering Hitchin and SG4, SG5 and SG6.
- From £150 inc VAT per visit
- Charged visit, price agreed first
For Hitchin homeowners, the usual signs a service is due are condensation coming back or the unit getting louder.
Hitchin is about 80 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book Hitchin visits by appointment and confirm the date in writing. Servicing, testing and repair visits are charged, and we tell you the cost before booking.
MVHR servicing in Hitchin at a glance
- Town
- Hitchin, Hertfordshire
- Postcode districts
- SG4, SG5 and SG6
- Nearby
- Letchworth Garden City (3 miles), Stevenage (5 miles) and Baldock (5 miles)
- Price region
- East of England
- Survey
- Charged visit, price agreed first
MVHR servicing for Hitchin homes
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.
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.
Filter supply
The right filters for your unit, ready to change yourself between visits.
Guide prices in Hitchin
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| MVHR service: filters, unit and heat exchanger clean, airflow check (per visit) | £150–£255 inc VAT |
| Rebalance and recommission an existing MVHR system (per system) | £255–£465 inc VAT |
| MVHR or MEV commissioning test, every terminal measured and recorded (per system) | £255–£415 inc VAT |
These ranges use our East of England rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
Signs it is time to call us
- Bathrooms take longer to clear after a shower
- The unit is louder than it used to be
- You have moved into a new build and nobody has serviced it
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 Hitchin
Do you cover Hitchin and nearby?
Yes. We cover Hitchin and nearby places including Letchworth Garden City, Stevenage, Baldock and Henlow. 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 Hitchin?
Guide prices for Hitchin use East of England rates: MVHR service: filters, unit and heat exchanger clean, airflow check is typically £150 to £255 inc VAT per visit. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Is the survey free in Hitchin?
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.
If the system in your Hitchin home needs more than a service, we will explain why and price it before doing anything.
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