MVHR servicing and filter changes in Lothians

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

Across the Lothians the job is priced the same way wherever you are: what is fitted, how long it takes and how far we travel. Towns we cover include Penicuik, Broxburn, Mayfield, Linlithgow and Livingston.

MVHR servicing in the Lothians at a glance

Area: Lothians, Scotland
Towns listed: 13, largest Livingston
Postcode districts: EH52, EH53, EH15, EH21, EH47 and EH48
Price region: Scotland
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.

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.

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 the Lothians

MVHR servicing and filter changes guide prices in the Lothians
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–£380 inc VAT

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

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 in Scotland

In Scotland, ventilation is covered by the Building (Scotland) Regulations and section 3 of the Technical Handbooks, and most building work needs a building warrant first. We work to the Scottish ventilation standards and record the airflow achieved.

How the job runs

Book a visit
Strip and clean
Checks
Measure
Report

Towns we cover in the Lothians

Questions about MVHR servicing and filter changes in the Lothians

Are prices different in the Lothians?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In the Lothians we use Scotland rates, so MVHR service: filters, unit and heat exchanger clean, airflow check is typically £140 to £235 inc VAT per visit.

Do I need to be at home for the service?

Someone needs to let us in and be there when we measure the valves, which means visiting every room. A service usually takes one to two hours.

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.

Is the survey free in the Lothians?

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.

Which rules apply to ventilation in the Lothians?

In Scotland, ventilation is covered by section 3 of the Building Standards Technical Handbooks. Private rented homes must meet the Repairing Standard, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.

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

MVHR servicing and filter changes in the Lothians