Condensation, mould and landlords, Scottish Islands
Indoor air quality surveys in the Scottish Islands
CO2, humidity and particulates logged for a week, with plain-English findings, across the Scottish Islands.
- From £140 inc VAT per home
- By arrangement
An indoor air quality survey measures how fresh and how damp the air in a building really is, over days rather than minutes. We place loggers that record CO2, humidity and temperature (and particulates in workplaces), then explain what the readings mean and what ventilation changes would help.
Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, and we work throughout the Scottish Islands, from Stornoway. Because of the travel involved, visits here are by arrangement and travel is quoted before booking.
Air quality surveys in the Scottish Islands at a glance
- Area
- Scottish Islands, Scotland
- Towns listed
- 1, largest Stornoway
- Postcode districts
- HS1 and HS2
- Price region
- Scotland
- Survey
- By arrangement, travel quoted first
How we do it
CO2 is a practical indicator of whether a room is getting enough fresh air for the number of people in it: levels that climb steadily through a meeting or a night in a bedroom point to under-ventilation. Humidity readings show whether moisture is being removed or lingering long enough to cause condensation and mould. Surveys are useful before spending money: they show whether a problem is constant or happens at particular times, which rooms are worst, and whether an existing system is doing its job.
Home survey
Loggers in bedrooms, living areas and wet rooms for 7 days, with a written summary.
Workplace survey
CO2, humidity, temperature and particulates in offices, classrooms or meeting rooms.
Before and after
Readings taken before and after a ventilation upgrade to show the difference.
Guide prices in the Scottish Islands
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Home air quality check: CO2, humidity and temperature logged for 7 days (per home) | £140–£235 inc VAT |
| Workplace air quality survey: CO2, PM2.5, humidity, 7 days logged, written report (per survey) | £475–£1,150 + VAT |
Scotland rates shown. Home prices include VAT at 20%; business prices exclude VAT. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job. Travel is quoted separately for this area.
When to get it looked at
- Headaches or drowsiness in meeting rooms or classrooms
- Condensation and mould with no obvious cause
- You want evidence before spending money on ventilation
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. The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 apply in Scotland too, requiring sufficient fresh or purified air.
How the job runs
- Plan
- Place loggers
- Log
- Analyse
- Report
Towns we cover in the Scottish Islands
Questions about indoor air quality surveys in the Scottish Islands
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.
What is a good CO2 level indoors?
Outdoor air is around 400 to 450 parts per million; indoor levels that stay well below about 1,000 ppm usually indicate reasonable ventilation for the people in the room, while sustained levels much higher suggest it needs improving.
What humidity should a home be?
Relative humidity of roughly 40 to 60 percent is comfortable for most homes. Readings that sit above 70 percent for long periods make condensation and mould much more likely.
Are prices different in the Scottish Islands?
Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In the Scottish Islands we use Scotland rates, so home air quality check: CO2, humidity and temperature logged for 7 days is typically £140 to £235 inc VAT per home.
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.
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