Airflow testing and commissioning in Fife

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 Fife, send the postcode and a few photos and we will tell you what we would recommend. Towns we cover include Methil, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes and St Andrews.

Airflow testing in Fife at a glance

Area: Fife, Scotland
Towns listed: 7, largest Dunfermline
Postcode districts: KY16, EH30, KY11, KY4, KY5 and KY1
Price region: Scotland
Survey: Charged visit, price agreed first

What airflow testing and commissioning 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 Fife

Airflow testing and commissioning guide prices in Fife
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

Guide prices using Scotland rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.

Common reasons people call

Fans seem weak and you want evidence
After MVHR or MEV installation by another company
A landlord file needs proof of ventilation

Rules in Scotland

Scottish projects follow the Technical Handbooks (section 3, Environment) under the Building (Scotland) Regulations, usually with a building warrant. We work to the Scottish ventilation standards and record the airflow achieved.

How the job runs

Book
Measure
Adjust
Record
Advise

Towns we cover in Fife

Questions about airflow testing and commissioning in Fife

Which towns in Fife do you cover?

All of Fife, including Methil, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes and St Andrews. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

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.

What equipment is used?

A flow hood that fits over the fan or valve and measures airflow in litres a second, calibrated within the last 12 months.

Are prices different in Fife?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Fife 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.

Is the survey free in Fife?

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.