Home Ventilation Systems — Vetted & Insured Installers
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What does a ventilation engineer do?
MVHR, PIV, extractor fans and whole-house ventilation systems — installed and serviced by vetted, insured Irish traders.
Ventilation specialists install and service home ventilation systems — extractor fans, MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery), positive input ventilation, and decentralised whole-house ventilation. As Irish homes have become more air-tight — driven by improved insulation and triple-glazed windows — proper ventilation has shifted from optional to essential. Without it, modern homes develop condensation, mould, poor indoor air quality, and excessive humidity — problems that a correctly specified home ventilation system is designed to prevent.
Ventilation work in Ireland splits into three areas. Single-room extract — bathroom and kitchen extractor fans — is the basic level: required by building regulations and mostly straightforward to fit. Whole-house MVHR systems run ducted air supply and extract throughout the home with heat recovery, the gold standard for new builds and deep retrofits. Positive input ventilation (PIV) is a simpler whole-house option that supplies fresh air through a single attic-mounted unit. The right system depends on the home's age, air-tightness, and budget — a good ventilation specialist will assess all three before recommending anything, then explain exactly what the install involves, from ducting routes to where the unit sits and how disruptive the work will be.
Common ventilation engineer services
From routine fixes to bigger projects — here's what Irish ventilation engineers on Jobiit typically handle.
- Bathroom and kitchen extractor fan install
- Cooker hood install (ducted to outside)
- MVHR system design and install
- MVHR servicing and filter changes
- Positive input ventilation install
- Whole-house ventilation upgrade
- Ductwork installation
- Humidity sensor extractors
- Acoustic-rated ventilation
- Building regs compliance retrofit
How much does a ventilation engineer cost in Ireland?
Indicative pricing — your actual quote will vary
Ventilation pricing depends on system type and install complexity — how much ducting exists already, how accessible attic and wall routes are, and the size of the home. The figures below are indicative Irish ranges; your matched trader will confirm the exact cost in a free, no-obligation itemised quote before any work starts, so there are no surprises on the day.
A bathroom extractor fan (humidity-controlled, ducted to outside) is €150–€280 fitted. A kitchen cooker hood ducted to outside (when no ducting exists) is €350–€650 fitted. PIV (positive input ventilation) install is €700–€1,200 fitted including unit. MVHR full-house install retrofit (existing 3-bed semi, ducting through existing voids) is €4,500–€9,500. New-build MVHR (ducting designed in) is €3,500–€6,500. Annual MVHR service with filter change is €120–€220. Whatever the system, insist on an itemised quote that separates the unit, ducting, and labour — and check it covers making good any ceilings or walls opened along the way.
These are indicative ranges based on typical Irish jobs. Final pricing depends on scope, materials, and urgency. On Jobiit your matched trader sends one fully itemised quote (labour, materials, VAT) so there are no surprises.
Why hire your ventilation engineer through Jobiit
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Dispute resolution
In-app dispute process with mediation by our support team if you and your trader can't agree.
Ventilation Engineers in Dublin, Cork, Galway & across Ireland
Jobiit covers the whole of Ireland. Wherever you are, vetted local ventilation engineers take jobs near you.
- Dublin
- Cork
- Galway
- Limerick
- Waterford
- Drogheda
- Swords
- Dundalk
- Bray
- Navan
- Kilkenny
- Sligo
Ventilation Engineer FAQs
Do I really need ventilation if I open my windows?
Modern air-tight homes need mechanical ventilation. Window opening provides intermittent fresh air but doesn't address moisture in showers, cooking steam, or off-gassing of furnishings — all of which build up between window openings, especially in winter when windows stay closed. Building regs Part F requires specified ventilation rates in habitable rooms — basic extractors in wet rooms, plus background ventilation in living spaces (trickle vents, MVHR). Without it, condensation and mould risk increase significantly.
What's MVHR?
Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery: a whole-house system that constantly extracts stale air from kitchen, bathrooms, and utility rooms, and supplies fresh air to bedrooms and living areas. The clever part is the heat exchanger — it recovers around 85% of the heat from outgoing air and transfers it to incoming air, so you get fresh air without losing your heating. MVHR is the gold standard for air-tight modern homes, especially those targeting heat pump heating.
PIV vs MVHR?
PIV (positive input ventilation) is a simpler approach: a single attic-mounted fan supplies filtered fresh air to the home, gently pressurising it and pushing stale air out through extractors and gaps. Cheaper to install (€700–€1,200) and effective at reducing condensation. MVHR is better for highly air-tight homes, recovers more heat, and has dedicated supply/extract per room. PIV suits older homes with moderate air-tightness; MVHR suits very air-tight new builds and deep retrofits.
Why does my bathroom keep getting mouldy?
Most likely the extractor fan is undersized, working only on a manual switch instead of a humidity sensor, or the ducting is restricted. Fix: install a humidity-sensing extractor fan with overrun timer that comes on automatically when humidity rises (during shower) and runs for 15 minutes after. Cost: €150–€280 fitted. If the fan is working but mould persists, the issue is the supply side — air coming into the bathroom may be cold, condensing on cool surfaces.
Do MVHR systems need much maintenance?
Annual filter changes and a service every 1–2 years. Filters cost €40–€80 per set; service with filter change is €120–€220. Skipping maintenance reduces effectiveness and can damage the unit. Most MVHRs are quiet workhorses if maintained — units installed in 2010–2015 are still running fine today. Choose a unit from a reputable brand (Vent-Axia, Brink, Zehnder) so spares and service are available long-term.
Will my number be passed around to multiple ventilation companies?
No. Jobiit matches your job to one vetted local trader — the closest, best-rated match for your job — not a call list. Jobiit doesn't run a bidding marketplace where dozens of businesses compete for your details, and messaging happens in-app. Posting is free, most homeowners receive a quote within a few hours, and every trader is ID-verified through Stripe Identity and holds valid public liability insurance.
Your questions, answered
New to Jobiit? Here's how hiring through the platform works.
Is it free to post a job and get a quote?
Yes — Jobiit is 100% free for homeowners. Posting a job costs nothing, and there are no booking fees, service charges, or subscriptions. You only ever pay the price on your trader's itemised quote. Traders pay a small platform fee on completed jobs — never you.
Are the traders vetted, insured, and qualified?
Every trader passes a government-ID check (via Stripe Identity) and holds valid public liability insurance before they can take jobs on Jobiit. Trade-specific registrations — like RGI for gas work and Safe Electric for electrical — are validated, and we monitor insurance expiry automatically.
How fast will I hear back?
Most homeowners receive their free, itemised quote within a few hours of posting. Your job is matched to one available local trader — so you get a real quote quickly, not a queue of callbacks to sit through.
Will my phone number get passed around?
No. Jobiit isn't a lead-selling site — we don't hand your details to a list of businesses that then compete to call you. Your job is matched to one vetted trader, and messaging happens in the app, so you stay in control of the conversation.
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