New builds, extensions and testing, Rutland
Airflow testing and commissioning in Rutland
Calibrated flow-hood testing and commissioning sheets for fans, MEV and MVHR, across Rutland.
- 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 Rutland, send the postcode and a few photos and we will tell you what we would recommend. Towns we cover include Oakham.
Airflow testing in Rutland at a glance
- Area
- Rutland
- Towns listed
- 1, largest Oakham
- Postcode districts
- LE15
- Price region
- East Midlands
- Survey
- Charged visit, price agreed first
What airflow testing and commissioning involves
Approved Document F expects mechanical ventilation in new dwellings to be tested with a flow device that has been calibrated within the last 12 months, and the results recorded on a commissioning sheet. The person commissioning should be registered with a competent person scheme for ventilation or show evidence of competence; we tell you who will sign your sheet when we quote. 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.
Extract fan tests
Each fan measured and compared with the Part F rate for the room.
MEV and dMEV commissioning
Trickle and boost rates measured and set.
Guide prices in Rutland
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Airflow testing and commissioning sheet for extract fans (up to 6 fans) (per home) | £140–£290 inc VAT |
| MVHR or MEV commissioning test, every terminal measured and recorded (per system) | £240–£385 inc VAT |
| Rebalance and recommission an existing MVHR system (per system) | £240–£435 inc VAT |
Guide prices using East Midlands rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.
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 England
English building work follows Approved Document F (2021 edition) for ventilation rates, installation and commissioning. It sets extract rates for kitchens, bathrooms and utilities and asks for mechanical ventilation to be commissioned and recorded.
How the job runs
- Book
- Measure
- Adjust
- Record
- Advise
Towns we cover in Rutland
Questions about airflow testing and commissioning in Rutland
Is the survey free in Rutland?
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.
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 rules apply to ventilation in Rutland?
In England, ventilation in new and altered homes is covered by Approved Document F of the Building Regulations. Landlords also have duties under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
Which towns in Rutland do you cover?
All of Rutland, including Oakham. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.
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Answer a few questions for a price range, or send photos and we will come back to you with a written quote.