AIR PRESSURE TESTING BY EPS GROUP - 2021 PRICES FROM £175 + VAT
We will assist you through the entire process from building design to the final air tightness testing stage.
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With EPS Group you can be confident that you are working with a fully accredited consultancy for air tightness testing.
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“First Class Service and Advice. Fully recommend the staff. Could not have been more helpful”
Paul Henson – Developer
“Thank you for the fast turnaround.
I must say, the whole team has been fantastic; great communication throughout, friendly and professional individuals. In summary, a first class service! Thank you for your efforts and well done!“
Sylvain Rivaton – Developer
“Thank you for sorting out the air testing. Just wanted to say your service has been fantastic and I will definitely be recommending you and using you again in the future. Also the technician who did the air testing was a pleasure.“
James Hatton – Yorkshire Developments
“Just a note to say thank you to the technician who was very professional and helpful and an absolute pleasure to meet. I will pass on your Company details to as many of my contacts who may have need of your air testing services.“
Steve Gillam – Self Builder
“Thanks for all your help and advice over the last few months. Your extensive knowledge and assistance really has been a huge help to me in extending my own knowledge of this side of the industry “
Richard Neath – Richard Neath Drawing & Design Services
“Can’t thank you enough- really impressed”
Ollie Worboys – Shortgrove Developments
“Just a quick line to say many thanks to you and your company for carrying out the air testing today. The technician was very professional and helpful.“
Mike Dixon – Self Builder
“I would like the say that the technician was very professional, helpful and polite“
Mark Malloney – Mall Builders
“I must say the customer service from yourself and the technician has been fabulous so I would recommend you to anybody requiring these services.“
Lindsey Walker – Self Builder
“Thank you for your prompt and efficient service, I will be requiring your service again soon“
Steven Bogle – Developer
Air Pressure Testing FAQ’s
What’s the air pressure test?
Air pressure tests calculate air tightness in a building, known as “air permeability” or “leakage”. Air leaks are the air that escapes from the building by uncontrolled means. Leaks can occur through voids, holes or cracks in the building fabric.
How much does an air pressure testing cost?
Domestic Air Pressure Testing .We have iATS certification to perform every test according to I.S. EN ISO 9972:2015. VALUE — Air pressure tests from £175.00 + VAT with substantial discounts when multiple dwellings can be tested at once. -A good air permeability test result will improve your Dwelling Emission Rate (DER) or Building Emission Rate (BER) and reduce the heating bill of the house or building.
How long does an air leakage test for air tightness take?
The duration of the air leakage test should take no longer than two hours. If the property passes a certificate will be issued which should be passed to the building control (Building Regulations) body within seven days of the air testing test being carried out. Contact us. We will be able to assist you through the entire air testing process, from preliminary design to the final testing stage.
Do I need an air pressure test?
If you have constructed a new dwelling, then Part L of the Regulations states that you must now have an air tightness test performed on that dwelling to assess air leakage. The air permeability of the building must meet the latest Building Regulations standard for conservation of fuel and power (currently 10m3/h/m2 @ 50 Pascals).
What is an airtight building?
Air tightness construction is a draught-free envelope – quite simply this means that there are no unintended gaps in the envelope that allow air to leak in or out of the property. This means there are no cold draughts coming in through the property.
What is a good air tightness result?
A standard house has an air tightness of between 5 to 10 Air changes per hour. This means that on a windy day the air in your house changes from warm air to cold air up to 10 times in 1 hour. This means that you have to heat the air 10 times in one hour.
How do you pass an air pressure test?
Tips to Help Pass an Air pressure testing first time by stopping air leakage:
1. Every service penetration is sealed.
2. All plumbing work is complete with water in the traps.
3. Build to Accredited Construction Details.
4. Gaps within walls and floors must be sealed.
5. Bathrooms and kitchens must be fully fitted and mastic sealed.
6. No work trades to be in the property where the testing is carried out.
What is air testing of a building?
Air testing is a recognised method of measuring the extent to which air is lost through leaks in the building fabric (air leakage). It is sometimes referred to as air tightness testing.
SAP calculations are used to work out the energy performance of a residential dwelling, one target component of the SAP Calculation is air pressure testing that measures the air tightness of the dwelling.
