New builds, extensions and testing, Argyll and Bute
Ventilation for new builds, extensions and lofts in Argyll and Bute
Ventilation designs, MVHR or extract installs and the commissioning paperwork building control needs, across Argyll and Bute.
- From £4,750 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
New homes, extensions and loft conversions need ventilation that meets the building regulations and is tested before sign-off. We design the system, install it at the right stage of the build, measure the airflows and provide the commissioning information building control asks for.
Every job in Argyll and Bute gets a written quote before it starts and a commissioning record when it finishes. We cover Helensburgh and the villages around them.
Jobs on the islands and remote peninsulas are by arrangement, with travel quoted in writing before you commit.
New builds & extensions in Argyll and Bute at a glance
- Area
- Argyll and Bute, Scotland
- Towns listed
- 1, largest Helensburgh
- Postcode districts
- PA15 and G84
- Price region
- Scotland
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
What the work involves
We work for self-builders, small developers, builders and architects. Fitting ducts at first fix is far cheaper than retrofitting, so it pays to involve us before the ceilings go up.
MVHR for new builds
Design, first fix, second fix and commissioning for whole-home heat recovery.
MEV or dMEV
Continuous extract systems where MVHR is not specified.
Extensions and lofts
Extract for new bathrooms and kitchens, background ventilation for new rooms.
Guide prices in Argyll and Bute
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| MVHR in a new build or full renovation (fitted at first fix), 3 to 4 bedrooms (per home) | £4,750–£7,650 inc VAT |
| Continuous-running extract fan (dMEV) with humidity boost, flow tested (per fan) | £330–£575 inc VAT |
| 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 |
These ranges use our Scotland rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
Signs it is time to call us
- Ceilings are about to be boarded
- Building control has asked for a ventilation strategy or commissioning sheet
- Your SAP assessor has assumed a particular ventilation system
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
- Drawings
- Design
- First fix
- Second fix
- Commission
Towns we cover in Argyll and Bute
Questions about ventilation for new builds, extensions and lofts in Argyll and Bute
Are prices different in Argyll and Bute?
Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Argyll and Bute we use Scotland rates, so MVHR in a new build or full renovation (fitted at first fix), 3 to 4 bedrooms is typically £4,750 to £7,650 inc VAT per home.
When should MVHR be fitted in a new build?
MVHR ducts should go in at first fix, after the structure and before plasterboard. Planning it at design stage avoids clashes with joists and steels.
How much does MVHR cost in a new build?
For a 3 to 4 bedroom new build, MVHR fitted at first fix usually costs £4,950 to £7,950 including VAT. VAT on new-build work can differ, so we confirm the treatment on your quote.
Is the survey free in Argyll and Bute?
For new installations on the UK mainland, yes. The survey is free and the quote that follows is fixed and in writing. Servicing, testing and repair visits are charged, and we confirm the cost before booking.
Which rules apply to ventilation in Argyll and Bute?
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.
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