New builds, extensions and testing, Argyll and Bute
Airflow testing and commissioning in Argyll and Bute
Calibrated flow-hood testing and commissioning sheets for fans, MEV and MVHR, across Argyll and Bute.
- From £140 inc VAT per home
- Charged visit, price agreed first
Airflow testing measures how much air each fan or valve actually moves, using a calibrated flow hood, and records it against the required rates. It is how you prove a ventilation system works, and for new homes it is part of the building regulations.
If you are anywhere in Argyll and Bute, send the postcode and a few photos and we will tell you what we would recommend. Towns we cover include Helensburgh.
Jobs on the islands and remote peninsulas are by arrangement, with travel quoted in writing before you commit.
Airflow testing in Argyll and Bute at a glance
- Area
- Argyll and Bute, Scotland
- Towns listed
- 1, largest Helensburgh
- Postcode districts
- PA15 and G84
- Price region
- Scotland
- Survey
- Charged visit, price agreed first
What the work involves
Testing is also useful outside new builds: it shows landlords and homeowners whether existing fans meet the rates, and it is the first step in rebalancing an MVHR system that no longer feels right.
MEV and dMEV commissioning
Trickle and boost rates measured and set.
MVHR commissioning
Supply and extract at every valve measured and balanced.
Remedial advice
If a fan fails, we explain why and quote the fix.
Guide prices in Argyll and Bute
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Airflow testing and commissioning sheet for extract fans (up to 6 fans) (per home) | £140–£285 inc VAT |
| MVHR or MEV commissioning test, every terminal measured and recorded (per system) | £235–£380 inc VAT |
| Rebalance and recommission an existing MVHR system (per system) | £235–£425 inc VAT |
These ranges use our Scotland rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
Signs it is time to call us
- A landlord file needs proof of ventilation
- After rebalancing or extending a system
- Building control needs a commissioning sheet
Rules in Scotland
Scottish projects follow the Technical Handbooks (section 3, Environment) under the Building (Scotland) Regulations, usually with a building warrant. Extract and whole-home rates are designed to the Scottish standards and measured at handover.
How the job runs
- Book
- Measure
- Adjust
- Record
- Advise
Towns we cover in Argyll and Bute
Questions about airflow testing and commissioning in Argyll and Bute
Is the survey free in Argyll and Bute?
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.
How long does it take?
Most homes take under an hour; a full MVHR balance can take two to three hours.
Can you test commercial systems?
Yes. We measure and balance commercial supply and extract systems too.
Which rules apply to ventilation in Argyll and Bute?
In Scotland, ventilation is covered by section 3 of the Building Standards Technical Handbooks. Private rented homes must meet the Repairing Standard, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
Which towns in Argyll and Bute do you cover?
All of Argyll and Bute, including Helensburgh. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.
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Get a guide price in two minutes
Answer a few questions for a price range, or send photos and we will come back to you with a written quote.