Test It Services – Air tightness testing across Southern England

Compliant

We meet industry standards, and ensure we are compliant to current regulations.

Registered with ATTMA

Consistent

Whether you have 1 or 100 properties, we ensure consistent Air Tightness Testing, our aim is to help achieve a pass.

Complete

Don’t fear a fail! At Test It Services, we will identify any leakage areas and work with you to seal these up and ensure your new build property meets building regulation standards.

Who do we work with?

From self build single dwellings, to large construction sites, flats, and everything in between..

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Large construction

We work with construction companies

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Residential

Have a swingle dwelling or extension that requires an Air Tightness Test?

Areas We Cover

Located in West Sussex, much of our work is based in Southern England, however we can travel across the country. Get in touch for a quote.

We regularly cover the following areas – West Sussex, East Sussex, Kent, Surrey, Hampshire and London.

Why is Air Tightness Testing needed?

Air Tightness/ Permeability testing locates any leaks that may effect energy efficiency of your home.

In 2006, and as a way of ensuring all new build properties met industry standards, building regulations were introduced whereby properties must meet air tightness criteria.

Why Choose Us

Test It Services offer an efficient, personable service. We are members of ATTMA and ensure we are compliant with current regulations and will work with you to achieve a pass.

Air Tightness Testing

Ensure your property is compliant with out Air Tightness Testing service.

SAP Assessments?

Need a SAP assessment? We work closely with Blackthorn Energy who provide online SAP assessments and calculations across the UK.

EPC?

Blackthorn Energy can also provide you with an EPC. Pop over to their website and see how they can assist.

Checklist

Are you ready for an air tightness test? Use our checklist below

All external doors, glazing and cladding complete
All penetrations to external walls sealed
Plumbing installed and traps have water in
Soil and vent/ any waste pipes penetrating external walls sealed
All sockets are fitted
All light fittings are in place
Loft hatches/ storage doors in place and fitted with draught excluders
Skirting boards fixed in position and sealed

You can also take a look at this useful guide from ATTMA, simply click here

The following is required from you prior to carrying out a test

All internal doors wedged open
Ensure access is available – this includes access at height where applicable
Power is available – 240v with 13 amp sockets
Fireplaces are temporarily sealed (we will seal trickle vents and extractor fans)
Floor plans and dimensions have been sent in advance of our visit

It is the clients responsibility to ensure the building is ready for an Air Tightness Test. Aborted tests due to failure to ensure the above will be charged at the standard rate.

Contact us

Please include the following with your enquiry where possible

Contact details
Type and quantity of dwellings
Size of dwelling/ envelope area (as per SAP calculations for the property if known)
Design air permeability target (if known)
Site location
Availability for testing