Ventilation for new builds, extensions and lofts in Fife

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.

Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, and we work throughout Fife, from Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, St Andrews, Rosyth and Cowdenbeath. The survey is free for new installations on the UK mainland, and the quote that follows is fixed and in writing.

New builds & extensions in Fife at a glance

Area: Fife, Scotland
Towns listed: 7, largest Dunfermline
Postcode districts: KY5, KY1, KY7, KY4, KY11 and KY1
Price region: Scotland
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

What ventilation for new builds, extensions and lofts 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.

Extensions and lofts

Extract for new bathrooms and kitchens, background ventilation for new rooms.

Commissioning only

Testing and paperwork for systems installed by others.

MVHR for new builds

Design, first fix, second fix and commissioning for whole-home heat recovery.

Guide prices in Fife

Ventilation for new builds, extensions and lofts guide prices in Fife
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

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.

When to get it looked at

A self-build with an airtightness target
Ceilings are about to be boarded
Building control has asked for a ventilation strategy or commissioning sheet

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 Fife

Questions about ventilation for new builds, extensions and lofts in Fife

Which towns in Fife do you cover?

All of Fife, including Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, St Andrews, Rosyth and Cowdenbeath. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

Do loft conversions need ventilation?

Yes. New bedrooms need background ventilation, and a new en-suite or bathroom needs extract to outside.

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.

Are prices different in Fife?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Fife 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.

Is the survey free in Fife?

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.