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AIR PRESSURE TESTING ACROSS the United Kingdom
Ensure Your Building Meets Regulations (Part L1A and L2A) and Saves Energy with UKBC's ATTMA Accredited Air Pressure Testing
Don't let your building fail to meet legal standards
Air Pressure Testing, also known as Air Tightness Testing or Air Permeability Tests, measures how much air is escaping from your building.
Uncontrolled air leakage through gaps around windows, sockets, or where the external wall meets the floor can cause cold draughts, heat loss and higher heating bills.
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Benefits and Compliance
Air escaping from your building can lead to cold drafts and heat loss, impacting energy efficiency and increasing heating bills. Enhancing your building's air tightness can lower costs and improve overall energy performance. Legal regulations require sufficient air tightness for new developments. Compliance with air tightness testing is mandated by Part L1A and L2A (England & Wales), Section 6 (Scotland), and Part F1 (Northern Ireland) of The Building Regulations.
Since 2006 in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, and 2010 in Scotland, air permeability testing has been mandatory for all new builds. Testing should be carried out near project completion to ensure the building meets or exceeds the air permeability rating specified in your design stage SAP or SBEM Calculations.
Why choose UKBC for your Air Pressure Testing?
Same day certificates
Offers immediate verification and compliance, keeping your project on schedule.
No hidden fees in your quote
Ensures transparency and helps you budget accurately.
Site readiness checklist
Helps prevent delays by ensuring your site meets all necessary requirements beforehand.
Full diagnostics
Provides a comprehensive assessment of your site's condition and performance.
On-Site Training
Enhances your team's skills and knowledge, leading to better project outcomes.
Air Pressure Testing Services
For Dwellings
Ensure your home is energy-efficient and compliant. Our tests will identify and help fix any air leakage, saving you money on heating bills.
For Non-Dwellings
Commercial buildings need rigorous testing. Make sure your business property meets all necessary air tightness regulations with our expert service.
For PAS 2035
Meet the PAS 2035 standards for retrofitted buildings. Our tests ensure compliance and improve your building's energy efficiency.
For Passivhaus Standard
Achieve exceptional energy efficiency with our Passivhaus-standard testing. We help you create a comfortable, sustainable building.
UKBC offers Air Pressure Testing for domestic and commercial projects
Domestic
£95*
Commercial
£150*
* Note: These are guide prices. Actual prices may vary. Contact us for an accurate quote.
Embark on your next construction project with confidence.
Choose UKBC for professional Air Pressure Testing and experience a seamless, efficient process that delivers results.
What our customers say...
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Excellent service Mohamed Egal was helpful, professional and the turn around was very quick. Thank you Mohamed.
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FAQs
Under the 2021 Part L Building Regulations, it is now required that every new build plot requires its own Air Tightness Test.
The maximum allowable air permeability set out in Part L is 8 m3/m2.h @ 50Pa. However, most new build dwellings will require a lower target than this as determined by the SAP Calculations & 5 m3/m2.h @ 50Pa is a common target used.
Our service includes for full diagnostics. Our engineer will ensure that all major leakages are identified & that the site contact is made aware of how to resolve these problems.
The building envelope should be complete, all fixtures & fittings fitted & all penetrations sealed. For more information - our guide on how to pass an air test can be found on the link here https://www.ukbuildingcompliance.co.uk/how-to-pass-an-air-tightness-test/