MVHR servicing and filter changes in West Sussex

Many new-build homes in West Sussex have MVHR that has not been serviced since handover.

Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, and we work throughout West Sussex, from Horsham, Haywards Heath, Chichester, Burgess Hill and Crawley. Servicing, testing and repair visits are charged, and we tell you the cost before booking.

MVHR servicing in West Sussex at a glance

Area: West Sussex
Towns listed: 16, largest Crawley
Postcode districts: BN14, BN15, BN12, BN16, RH6 and RH10
Price region: South East
Survey: Charged visit, price agreed first

What MVHR servicing and filter changes involves

MVHR is often fitted and then forgotten. Over a year or two the filters clog, the fans work harder, airflow at the valves drops and the house slowly goes back to condensation and stale air. It is common for a system to go years without a filter change after the builder hands over.

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 West Sussex

MVHR servicing and filter changes guide prices in West Sussex
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

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

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 in England

In England, ventilation is covered by Part F of the Building Regulations and its guidance, Approved Document F (2021 edition). 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.

How the job runs

Book a visit
Strip and clean
Checks
Measure
Report

Towns we cover in West Sussex

Questions about MVHR servicing and filter changes in West Sussex

Are prices different in West Sussex?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In West Sussex we use South East rates, so MVHR service: filters, unit and heat exchanger clean, airflow check is typically £160 to £270 inc VAT per visit.

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.

Is the survey free in West Sussex?

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 West Sussex?

In England, ventilation in new and altered homes is covered by Approved Document F of the Building Regulations. Landlords also have duties under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.

Book an MVHR service in West Sussex and tell us the make of unit if you know it.