New builds, extensions and testing, Scottish Borders
Airflow testing and commissioning in the Scottish Borders
Calibrated flow-hood testing and commissioning sheets for fans, MEV and MVHR, across the Scottish Borders.
- 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 Scottish Borders, from Galashiels and Hawick. Visits for this work are charged, with the price agreed before we arrive.
Airflow testing in the Scottish Borders at a glance
- Area
- Scottish Borders, Scotland
- Towns listed
- 2, largest Hawick
- Postcode districts
- TD4, TD9 and TD1
- 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 Scottish Borders
| 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
- 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
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 the Scottish Borders
Questions about airflow testing and commissioning in the Scottish Borders
Which rules apply to ventilation in the Scottish Borders?
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.
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 towns in the Scottish Borders do you cover?
All of the Scottish Borders, including Galashiels and Hawick. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.
Are prices different in the Scottish Borders?
Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In the Scottish Borders 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.
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