New builds, extensions and testing, Highland and Moray
Airflow testing and commissioning in Highland and Moray
Calibrated flow-hood testing and commissioning sheets for fans, MEV and MVHR, across Highland and Moray.
- 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 Highland and Moray, send the postcode and a few photos and we will tell you what we would recommend. Towns we cover include Fort William, Nairn, Inverness and Elgin.
Jobs in the remote Highlands and on the islands are by arrangement, with travel quoted in writing before you commit.
Airflow testing in Highland and Moray at a glance
- Area
- Highland and Moray, Scotland
- Towns listed
- 4, largest Inverness
- Postcode districts
- PH33, IV12, IV1, IV2, IV30 and IV31
- 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 Highland and Moray
| 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
- 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
In Scotland, ventilation is covered by the Building (Scotland) Regulations and section 3 of the Technical Handbooks, and most building work needs a building warrant first. 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 Highland and Moray
Questions about airflow testing and commissioning in Highland and Moray
Are prices different in Highland and Moray?
Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Highland and Moray 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.
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.
What happens if a fan fails the test?
We explain the likely cause, such as an undersized fan or a crushed duct, and quote to fix it. Many failures are cheap to put right.
Is the survey free in Highland and Moray?
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 Highland and Moray?
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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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.