Ventilation for new builds, extensions and lofts in Staffordshire

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.

Across Staffordshire the job is priced the same way wherever you are: what is fitted, how long it takes and how far we travel. Towns we cover include Newcastle-under-Lyme, Burton upon Trent, Cannock, Tamworth and Stafford.

New builds & extensions in Staffordshire at a glance

Area: Staffordshire
Towns listed: 20, largest Stoke-on-Trent
Postcode districts: ST13, WS6, WS11, CW12, ST6 and ST12
Price region: West 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.

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 Staffordshire

Ventilation for new builds, extensions and lofts guide prices in Staffordshire
Work	Guide price
MVHR in a new build or full renovation (fitted at first fix), 3 to 4 bedrooms (per home)	£4,950–£7,950 inc VAT
Continuous-running extract fan (dMEV) with humidity boost, flow tested (per fan)	£345–£595 inc VAT
Airflow testing and commissioning sheet for extract fans (up to 6 fans) (per home)	£145–£295 inc VAT
MVHR or MEV commissioning test, every terminal measured and recorded (per system)	£245–£395 inc VAT

West 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

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 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 Staffordshire

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

Which rules apply to ventilation in Staffordshire?

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.

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.

Who signs off the ventilation commissioning?

The installer measures the airflows and completes a commissioning sheet, which goes to building control; for new dwellings in England that is expected within five days of completion of the commissioning.

Which towns in Staffordshire do you cover?

All of Staffordshire, including Newcastle-under-Lyme, Burton upon Trent, Cannock, Tamworth and Stafford. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

Are prices different in Staffordshire?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Staffordshire we use West Midlands rates, so MVHR in a new build or full renovation (fitted at first fix), 3 to 4 bedrooms is typically £4,950 to £7,950 inc VAT per home.