Cowley, Oxfordshire
MVHR servicing and filter changes in Cowley
Annual service, filters, heat exchanger clean and a measured airflow check for existing MVHR. Covering Cowley and OX1, OX3 and OX4.
- From £160 inc VAT per visit
- Charged visit, price agreed first

A Cowley MVHR service takes one to two hours and ends with measured airflows, not just new filters.
Work in Cowley follows the rules for England and finishes with a written record of what was fitted and how it was set up.
MVHR servicing in Cowley at a glance
- Town
- Cowley, Oxfordshire
- Postcode districts
- OX1, OX3 and OX4
- Nearby
- Oxford (2 miles), Abingdon (5 miles) and Kidlington (7 miles)
- Price region
- South East
- 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.
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 Cowley
| 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.
When to get it looked at
- 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 that apply 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.
Questions from Cowley
What is the price of an MVHR service in Cowley?
Guide prices for Cowley 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.
Why has my MVHR system gone noisy?
Noise usually comes from clogged filters making the fans work harder, a fan bearing wearing out, or valves that have been closed down. A service and rebalance fixes most cases.
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.
Is the survey free in Cowley?
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 do I get a price for an MVHR service in Cowley?
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Get in touch with your Cowley postcode and we will offer the next available service slot.
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