New builds, extensions and testing, Forth Valley
Airflow testing and commissioning in the Forth Valley
Calibrated flow-hood testing and commissioning sheets for fans, MEV and MVHR, across the Forth Valley.
- 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 the Forth Valley, from Falkirk, Alloa, Grangemouth, Bo’ness and Stirling. Visits for this work are charged, with the price agreed before we arrive.
Airflow testing in the Forth Valley at a glance
- Area
- Forth Valley, Scotland
- Towns listed
- 5, largest Stirling
- Postcode districts
- FK9, FK1, FK2, FK10, FK12 and FK1
- Price region
- Scotland
- Survey
- Charged visit, price agreed first
How we do it
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.
Remedial advice
If a fan fails, we explain why and quote the fix.
MEV and dMEV commissioning
Trickle and boost rates measured and set.
MVHR commissioning
Supply and extract at every valve measured and balanced.
Guide prices in the Forth Valley
| 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 |
Scotland rates shown. Prices include VAT at 20%. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.
Signs it is time to call us
- You are selling a new build and the paperwork is missing
- Fans seem weak and you want evidence
- After MVHR or MEV installation by another company
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 the Forth Valley
Questions about airflow testing and commissioning in the Forth Valley
Are prices different in the Forth Valley?
Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In the Forth Valley 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.
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.
Is the survey free in the Forth Valley?
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.
Which rules apply to ventilation in the Forth Valley?
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.
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