New builds, extensions and testing, Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Airflow testing and commissioning in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Calibrated flow-hood testing and commissioning sheets for fans, MEV and MVHR, across Renfrewshire and Inverclyde.
- 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.
Renfrewshire and Inverclyde has every kind of building, from old terraces to new estates and business parks, and every job is designed around the building in front of us, not a standard kit.
Airflow testing in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde at a glance
- Area
- Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, Scotland
- Towns listed
- 10, largest Paisley
- Postcode districts
- G81, PA13, PA14, G43, G44 and PA15
- 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.
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 Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
| 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.
When to get it looked at
- 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. 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 Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Questions about airflow testing and commissioning in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Is the survey free in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde?
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 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.
Which rules apply to ventilation in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde?
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 Renfrewshire and Inverclyde do you cover?
All of Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, including Johnstone, Erskine, Port Glasgow, Paisley and Greenock. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.
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