New builds, extensions and testing, Rutland
Ventilation for new builds, extensions and lofts in Rutland
Part F designs, MVHR or extract installs and the commissioning paperwork building control needs, across Rutland.
- From £4,850 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.
Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, and we work throughout Rutland, from Oakham. We survey first, free of charge for new installations on the mainland, then send a fixed written quote.
New builds & extensions in Rutland at a glance
- Area
- Rutland
- Towns listed
- 1, largest Oakham
- Postcode districts
- LE15
- Price region
- East Midlands
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we do it
Extensions and loft conversions have their own triggers: a new wet room needs extract, a new habitable room needs background ventilation or a connection to the ducted system, and energy-efficiency work can mean the existing home needs more ventilation too. 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.
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.
MEV or dMEV
Continuous extract systems where MVHR is not specified.
Guide prices in Rutland
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| MVHR in a new build or full renovation (fitted at first fix), 3 to 4 bedrooms (per home) | £4,850–£7,800 inc VAT |
| Continuous-running extract fan (dMEV) with humidity boost, flow tested (per fan) | £340–£575 inc VAT |
| Airflow testing and commissioning sheet for extract fans (up to 6 fans) (per home) | £140–£290 inc VAT |
| MVHR or MEV commissioning test, every terminal measured and recorded (per system) | £240–£385 inc VAT |
East Midlands 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
- You are insulating and re-windowing an existing home
- A self-build with an airtightness target
- Ceilings are about to be boarded
Rules in England
English building work follows Approved Document F (2021 edition) for ventilation rates, installation and commissioning. For homes, it sets minimum extract rates such as 15 litres a second for a bathroom and 30 or 60 for a kitchen, and expects mechanical systems to be airflow-tested.
How the job runs
- Drawings
- Design
- First fix
- Second fix
- Commission
Towns we cover in Rutland
Questions about ventilation for new builds, extensions and lofts in Rutland
Which rules apply to ventilation in Rutland?
In England, ventilation in new and altered homes is covered by Approved Document F of the Building Regulations. Landlords also have duties under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
Can you just test a system someone else installed?
Yes. We can commission and test systems installed by others, and report any issues we find.
Do loft conversions need ventilation?
Yes. New bedrooms need background ventilation, and a new en-suite or bathroom needs extract to outside.
Which towns in Rutland do you cover?
All of Rutland, including Oakham. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.
Are prices different in Rutland?
Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Rutland we use East Midlands rates, so MVHR in a new build or full renovation (fitted at first fix), 3 to 4 bedrooms is typically £4,850 to £7,800 inc VAT per home.
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