New builds, extensions and testing, Dumfries and Galloway
Airflow testing and commissioning in Dumfries and Galloway
Calibrated flow-hood testing and commissioning sheets for fans, MEV and MVHR, across Dumfries and Galloway.
- 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.
Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, and we work throughout Dumfries and Galloway, from Stranraer and Dumfries. This is a charged visit. We confirm the cost in writing before we book it.
Airflow testing in Dumfries and Galloway at a glance
- Area
- Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
- Towns listed
- 2, largest Dumfries
- Postcode districts
- DG2, DG9 and DG1
- 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.
MVHR commissioning
Supply and extract at every valve measured and balanced.
Remedial advice
If a fan fails, we explain why and quote the fix.
MEV and dMEV commissioning
Trickle and boost rates measured and set.
Guide prices in Dumfries and Galloway
| 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.
Common reasons people call
- After rebalancing or extending a system
- Building control needs a commissioning sheet
- You are selling a new build and the paperwork is missing
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 Dumfries and Galloway
Questions about airflow testing and commissioning in Dumfries and Galloway
Which rules apply to ventilation in Dumfries and Galloway?
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.
Can you test commercial systems?
Yes. We measure and balance commercial supply and extract systems too.
How much does ventilation airflow testing cost?
Testing up to six extract fans costs £145 to £295 including VAT, and commissioning a full MVHR or MEV system £245 to £395.
Which towns in Dumfries and Galloway do you cover?
All of Dumfries and Galloway, including Stranraer and Dumfries. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.
Are prices different in Dumfries and Galloway?
Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Dumfries and Galloway we use Scotland rates, so airflow testing and commissioning sheet for extract fans (up to 6 fans) is typically £140 to £285 inc VAT per home.
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