The Future Homes Standard: MVHR is now essential in new builds

From March 2027, new homes in England must meet the Future Homes Standard — published into law in March 2026. Homes built to comply will need to be significantly more airtight than current standards require, making MVHR the standard ventilation solution, not an optional upgrade.

We are now taking bookings for FHS-compliant MVHR projects in 2026 and 2027.

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A recent project: Broadlease, Edington, Somerset

What this means for your project — and how we can help

  • MVHR needs to be designed in early — duct routes affect structural decisions made before the roof goes on

  • We work directly from your architect's drawings at design stage, producing flow rates, duct layouts and equipment schedules your structural team can coordinate against

  • Leaving ventilation as an afterthought leads to compromised duct routes, higher costs and compliance risk at commissioning

  • Projects with planning applications submitted before March 2027 may qualify for transitional arrangements — but designs should specify MVHR as standard now

  • We supply, install, commission and certify the complete system across Somerset, Bath and Bristol

A two-bedroom bungalow designed and built by Dodden — fabric, structure and MVHR integrated from day one. Delivered on time and on budget at £140,000.

As-built results:

  • Airtightness: 0.5 m³/h.m² @ 50Pa — Very Good

  • EPC rating: B (81), potential A (114)

  • Primary energy: 51 kWh/m²/year

  • CO2: 0.3 tonnes/year (national average: 6 tonnes)

  • Running costs: ~£502/year