In the present contemporary world, maintaining adequate levels of energy and compliance standards with building codes is vital. In the context of the modern construction landscape, it is just indispensable. Air tightness pressure testing is one tool that can help achieve such goals effectively.
Specialising in delivering professional, high-quality, and sustainable air tightness testing services in Hampshire, Southern Assessors helps builders, developers and homeowners meet legal requirements while optimising building performance.
What is Air Tightness Pressure Testing?
Pressure testing of a building’s air tightness, otherwise known as “blower-door testing”, quantifies and detects the scale of air infiltration into a building. Uncontrolled air infiltration can lead to a range of issues like:
- Increased energy bills,
- Heat loss, and
- A decrease in comfort.
This process identifies exactly where air can leak in or out and therefore ensures that buildings in the UK meet conservation standards outlined by Part L of The Building Regulations for energy efficiency.
Why Choose Southern Assessors for Your Air Tightness Testing?
Southern Assessors has years worth experience in the field of air tightness testing. We provide developers and management with examinations for domestic properties in areas like London, Bristol, Wiltshire, Hampshire and Dorset. Our team employs the best of modern technology and follows strict testing protocols to draw precise and all-out results.
If you are working on a residential, commercial, or hybrid project and are looking for air tightness pressure testing in Wiltshire or anywhere else in the UK, we have the experience to guarantee that your property will be up to current industry standards.
Benefits of Air Tightness Testing
- Regulation Compliance: Air pressure testing is required for all new buildings and renovations in the UK. In Partnership with Southern Assessors, you can be sure that your project meets the necessary legal conditions.
- Energy Efficiency: Buildings with lower air infiltration rates keep heat better, causing less reliance on heating systems and reduced energy bills. Testing locates trouble spots so that they can be fixed before they escalate even further.
- Improved Comfort: A well-sealed building eliminates drafts and keeps indoor temperatures stable, thereby providing greater comfort for occupants.
- Environmental Impact: By consuming less electricity, your building also contributes to a lower carbon footprint, meeting your sustainability goals.
The Air Tightness Testing Process
Our air tightness pressure testing service is based on a thorough and standardised process:
- Initial Consultation: We cover your project requirements, check out the architectural drawings, and describe testing procedures. At this point, we work with you to make sure your property has been well sealed and is ready for testing–leaving no bad surprises later on.
- Meeting Industry Standards: Tests are carried out with advanced blower door equipment. We measure the building’s air permeability to locate trouble spots. After the test, we send you a comprehensive report containing the test results; it is an evaluation of whether standards have been met and also includes suggestions for improvement where necessary.
Partner with Southern Assessors
Air tightness pressure testing is mandatory regardless of whether you’re modifying an existing building or constructing a new one. Southern Assessors provides air tightness pressure testing in Dorset and beyond, offering quality on a timely basis and at a reasonable cost.
Contact us today to plan your air tightness pressure testing or find out how we can help with your project. Our team will assist you in creating a greener, more efficient future