Our Design process
Working closely with you to design and install a system tailored to meet all of the requirements of your property.
1. Initial Conversation: Understanding Your Needs
The journey to a quality MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery) solution starts with a conversation. This step helps us fully understand your needs and lifestyle to ensure we’re designing a system that perfectly fits your home. We’ll clarify what’s involved in the installation, such as the benefits of better air quality, energy efficiency, and overall comfort. At this stage, feel free to ask questions and share details about your home so that we can provide you with the best solution.
We also have a comprehensive FAQ section to cover common queries
Get in touch for a no-obligation conversation to see if an MVHR system is right for your home.
2. Design Phase: Tailoring a System to Your Home’s Layout
Once we understand your needs, we’ll enter the design phase, using your supplied floor plans to craft an MVHR system that exceeds UK Part F guidelines for fresh air and energy efficiency. During this stage, we’ll carefully annotate your plans, marking the rooms designated for supply (dry rooms such as living areas and bedrooms) and extract (wet rooms like kitchens, bathrooms, and utilities that produce moisture or odours). By thoughtfully planning where air is supplied and extracted, we ensure optimal circulation throughout your home.
Learn more about UK Part F guidelines and why they matter for a healthy home environment.
3. Site Visit: Assessing Installation Feasibility
A critical part of the process, the site visit allows one of our engineers to visit your property and assess installation feasibility. They’ll look at the best placement for the MVHR unit, ducting routes, and other structural aspects. If any builder’s work is necessary (such as installing roof cowls or coring), our engineer will advise you at this point. Once you decide to proceed, we’ll supply either wall or roof cowls depending on what’s best for your home setup.
4. First Fix: Setting Up the MVHR System Framework
The first fix is where the initial installation begins. During this stage, our team installs the MVHR unit, ducting, and plenums in each designated room. These plenums are where air supply or extraction valves will eventually go. To protect the system, all openings are sealed until construction finishes, preventing any dust or debris from entering the ductwork.
5. Second Fix & Commissioning: Fine-Tuning the System
Once your home is dust-free and other building work is completed, we’ll return for the second fix and commissioning. Here, we fine-tune your MVHR system. Our engineers will trim the plenums and install ceiling valves in each room. Then, we power up the unit and configure it according to the initial design, setting the airflow to each room. We’ll also calibrate the system using an anemometer, ensuring each valve delivers the correct airflow for maximum efficiency.
By the end of this phase, your home will have a fully operational, quality MVHR system, providing fresh air, removing excess moisture, and helping maintain a comfortable, energy-efficient environment.
Breathe New Life into Your Home with Advanced Ventilation
Efficient, tailored solutions for domestic, retrofit, renovation, and self-build homes – experience healthier air and lasting comfort with Gardiner Heat Recovery & Ventilation.
At Gardiner Heat Recovery & Ventilation, we specialise in advanced ventilation solutions for all types of homes, including domestic properties, retrofit projects, renovations, and self-builds. Our systems, designed with Passive House standards in mind, deliver exceptional energy efficiency, improved indoor air quality, and long-term comfort. Whether you’re updating an existing home or building a new one, our tailored approach ensures a healthier, more sustainable living environment. From design to installation and maintenance, we’re committed to making your home as efficient and comfortable as possible. Contact us today to learn how we can help you breathe easier.
Our Service Areas
At Gardiner Heat Recovery & Ventilation, we’re proud to offer our expert ventilation services to homes across the North East. Whether you need installation, maintenance, or system cleaning, our team is ready to serve you across the North East.
Darlington
Blackwell
Mowden
Hummersknott
Durham
Nevilles Cross
Shincliffe
Elvet and Gilesgate
Newcastle
Jesmond
Gosforth
Darras Hall
Middlesbrough
Stockton
Stokesley
Yarm
York
Fulford
Heslington
Heworth
Leeds
Alwoodley
Roundhay
Adel
Our Design Process
Each step of our MVHR design and installation process is built around your needs, ensuring a comfortable, efficient, and healthy environment for you and your family. Get started with us today to discover how an MVHR system can enhance your home!
Understanding Your Needs
Our MVHR journey starts with a conversation to understand your needs, ensuring a system fit for your home. We’ll discuss air quality, energy efficiency, and comfort, addressing any questions to deliver the best solution.
Design Phase
In the design phase, we use your floor plans to tailor an MVHR system that meets UK Part F standards. Rooms are marked for supply (living areas, bedrooms) or extract (kitchens, bathrooms) for optimal airflow.
Site Vistit
Install & Commissioning
Our team installs the MVHR unit, ducting, and plenums, sealing openings to protect from dust. After construction, we fine-tune airflow, install valves, and calibrate, delivering fresh, energy-efficient air.
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Speak to Our Experts Today and Get a Consultation
Whether you’re curious if a ventilation system will work for you or if it’ll work on your particular house, let’s have a chat to see if we can help. There’s no hard sell, just the offer of information and advice.