MVHR servicing and filter changes in Tyne and Wear

Many new-build homes in Tyne and Wear have MVHR that has not been serviced since handover.

Every job in Tyne and Wear gets a written quote before it starts and a commissioning record when it finishes. We cover South Shields, Gateshead, Washington, Tynemouth and Wallsend and the villages around them.

MVHR servicing in Tyne and Wear at a glance

Area: Tyne and Wear
Towns listed: 20, largest Newcastle upon Tyne
Postcode districts: NE25, NE26, DH4, SR3, NE8 and NE9
Price region: North East
Survey: Charged visit, price agreed first

What MVHR servicing and filter changes 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 Tyne and Wear

MVHR servicing and filter changes guide prices in Tyne and Wear
Work	Guide price
MVHR service: filters, unit and heat exchanger clean, airflow check (per visit)	£135–£225 inc VAT
Rebalance and recommission an existing MVHR system (per system)	£225–£410 inc VAT
MVHR or MEV commissioning test, every terminal measured and recorded (per system)	£225–£365 inc VAT

Guide prices using North East rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.

Common reasons people call

The unit filter warning is showing
Condensation is back on windows that used to stay dry
Bathrooms take longer to clear after a shower

Rules 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.

How the job runs

Book a visit
Strip and clean
Checks
Measure
Report

Towns we cover in Tyne and Wear

Questions about MVHR servicing and filter changes in Tyne and Wear

Which towns in Tyne and Wear do you cover?

All of Tyne and Wear, including South Shields, Gateshead, Washington, Tynemouth and Wallsend. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

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.

Are prices different in Tyne and Wear?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Tyne and Wear we use North East rates, so MVHR service: filters, unit and heat exchanger clean, airflow check is typically £135 to £225 inc VAT per visit.

Is the survey free in Tyne and Wear?

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.

Get in touch with your Tyne and Wear postcode and we will offer the next available service slot.