Ventilation for new builds, extensions and lofts in Surrey

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.

We carry out ventilation for new builds, extensions and lofts across Surrey, including Redhill, Staines, Banstead, Leatherhead and Ewell. Prices use South East rates. 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 Surrey at a glance

Area: Surrey
Towns listed: 35, largest Woking
Postcode districts: GU7, RH1, RH2, RH1, RH6 and CR3
Price region: South East
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

What ventilation for new builds, extensions and lofts involves

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 Surrey

Ventilation for new builds, extensions and lofts guide prices in Surrey
Work	Guide price
MVHR in a new build or full renovation (fitted at first fix), 3 to 4 bedrooms (per home)	£5,450–£8,750 inc VAT
Continuous-running extract fan (dMEV) with humidity boost, flow tested (per fan)	£380–£650 inc VAT
Airflow testing and commissioning sheet for extract fans (up to 6 fans) (per home)	£160–£325 inc VAT
MVHR or MEV commissioning test, every terminal measured and recorded (per system)	£270–£435 inc VAT

Guide prices using South East rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.

Common reasons people call

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. It sets extract rates for kitchens, bathrooms and utilities and asks for mechanical ventilation to be commissioned and recorded.

How the job runs

Drawings
Design
First fix
Second fix
Commission

Towns we cover in Surrey

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

Which rules apply to ventilation in Surrey?

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.

Do loft conversions need ventilation?

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

Does an extension need extractor fans?

A new kitchen, bathroom, utility room or WC in an extension needs mechanical extract to meet Approved Document F in England, and new habitable rooms need background ventilation or a connection to a ducted system.

Which towns in Surrey do you cover?

All of Surrey, including Redhill, Staines, Banstead, Leatherhead and Ewell. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

Are prices different in Surrey?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Surrey we use South East rates, so MVHR in a new build or full renovation (fitted at first fix), 3 to 4 bedrooms is typically £5,450 to £8,750 inc VAT per home.