New builds, extensions and testing, Scottish Islands
Airflow testing and commissioning in the Scottish Islands
Calibrated flow-hood testing and commissioning sheets for fans, MEV and MVHR, across the Scottish Islands.
- From £140 inc VAT per home
- By arrangement
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 the Scottish Islands, send the postcode and a few photos and we will tell you what we would recommend. Towns we cover include Stornoway.
Airflow testing in the Scottish Islands at a glance
- Area
- Scottish Islands, Scotland
- Towns listed
- 1, largest Stornoway
- Postcode districts
- HS2 and HS1
- Price region
- Scotland
- Survey
- By arrangement, travel quoted first
What airflow testing and commissioning 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 the Scottish Islands
| 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 |
Guide prices using Scotland rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first. Travel is quoted separately for this area.
Signs it is time to call us
- Fans seem weak and you want evidence
- After MVHR or MEV installation by another company
- A landlord file needs proof of ventilation
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 Scottish Islands
Questions about airflow testing and commissioning in the Scottish Islands
Is the survey free in the Scottish Islands?
Visits here are by arrangement. Because of the ferry or long travel involved, we quote travel separately and in writing before you commit, and we can often combine visits to keep the cost down.
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.
Which rules apply to ventilation in the Scottish Islands?
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 the Scottish Islands do you cover?
All of the Scottish Islands, including Stornoway. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.
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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.