Building compliance specialists

SAP, SBEM, EPC & Air Tightness Testing

Clear, practical building-compliance support for architects, developers, contractors and homeowners across Lincolnshire and the Midlands.

30+ years Building-industry experience
Fast turnaround Clear and responsive service
Fixed pricing Transparent quotations
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Not sure which Building Regulations services you need?

Answer a few straightforward questions and receive an initial guide to the calculations, assessments, certificates and tests that may be relevant to your project.

“They have always provided a prompt and professional service with expert practical guidance on improving building performance, where required.” — Making Plans Architecture

Practical help for your building project

Work directly with William and Kerry: a family business with over 30 years of building-industry experience, clear quotations and practical advice from design through to completion.
Air Tightness Testing

Air Tightness Testing

Domestic and commercial air tests with practical help before and during your visit. Nearly 20 years of testing experience, UKAS-calibrated equipment and advice on resolving leaks.

SBEM & Commercial EPCs

SBEM & Commercial EPCs

SBEM calculations, BRUKL reports and EPCs for commercial projects. We assess the building design and services, explain the findings and help you work through Part L compliance.

SAP Assessments & Domestic EPCs

SAP Assessments & Domestic EPCs

SAP assessments for new homes, conversions and extensions, with practical guidance as your specification develops. Clear advice on building performance and quotations for single homes or multi-unit developments.

Overheating & Part O

Overheating & Part O

Understand overheating risk early in your design. We provide simplified assessments or TM59 modelling, with practical recommendations to help you address Part O requirements.

Thermal Bridging & Psi Values

Thermal Bridging & Psi Values

Calculated psi-values for junctions around floors, walls, roofs and openings, supporting a more detailed SAP or SBEM assessment.

Excess Glazing Calculations

Excess Glazing Calculations

Planning a highly glazed extension? We assess its energy performance and help demonstrate Part L compliance before you build.

Part F Ventilation Testing

Part F Ventilation Testing

Extractor fan flow-rate testing, often arranged alongside your air test. Ask us about a background ventilation report for your dwelling.

Part G Water Calculations

Part G Water Calculations

Predicted water-use calculations for new homes. Include this with your enquiry if you need support with Part G compliance.

Projects we have supported

From individual homes to commercial buildings, our work brings together energy assessments and on-site testing. Planning something similar? Ask us which services your project needs.

Barnack Estates

SBEM · EPC · Air Tightness Testing

Energy assessment and air testing support for Barnack Estates. Planning a project that needs calculations and on-site testing? Ask us for a combined quotation.

Barnack Estates SBEM-EPC Air Testing

MKM Congleton

SBEM · Commercial EPC

Commercial energy assessment support, including SBEM calculations and an EPC. Discuss the assessments for your commercial project.

Doddington Hall – The Wild House

SBEM · EPC · Air Tightness Testing

Support spanning energy calculations, certification and air testing for The Wild House. Get help with the calculations and testing for your project.

Horncastle Air & Extractor Testing

Let’s get your project moving

Tell us what you are planning and where. William or Kerry will review your enquiry, confirm any drawings or details needed and provide a clear quotation. Prefer to talk? Call 01522 797344 or 07796 278155.

Request your quotation

A postcode or nearest town is enough to get started.
For example: a new home, extension or commercial building, its current stage and any deadline. We will reply to discuss the details needed for your quotation.

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What Clients Say About Us

Andrew (SAP)

Andrew (SAP)

I recently engaged Barlings KWA to undertake a SAP assessment and was very impressed with the service provided. The assessment was completed promptly and to a high professional standard, with clear and consistent communication throughout.

The outputs were well-presented and aligned with current SAP methodology and Building Regulations requirements. Kerry and William provided clear, practical guidance on improving the dwelling’s performance, including fabric specifications and system efficiencies, which was invaluable in supporting compliance and optimisation of the design.

I would highly recommend Barlings Kwa for anyone requiring reliable and knowledgeable SAP/EPC assessment services.

Kirsty Uttley

Kirsty Uttley

We have worked with William & Kerry for many years on residential & commercial projects. Always happy to answer any queries we have the service/information they provide is excellent

Making Plans Architecture

Making Plans Architecture

We have worked with Kerry and William at Barlings Kwa on numerous projects over the years both domestic and commercial. They have always provided a prompt and professional service with expert practical guidance on improving building performance, where required. With their prompt communication and turnaround time, we can highly recommend Barlings Kwa

John Haynes Architectural Design

John Haynes Architectural Design

I have works with Barlings Kwa (William and Kerry) on a number of projects, both domestic and commercial, and always found them prompt, helpful and efficient providing both the technical information needed and happy to explain things in user friendly language in order to achieve a positive result for everybody.

Anthony Clarkson

Anthony Clarkson

Fantastic support by the team!

Joe Campion

Joe Campion

“We have recommended Barlings KWA to many of our clients for their air testing and energy assessment services and we will only do this when we have absolute confidence that they will perform. We have never been disappointed with their enthusiasm and professionalism with getting the work completed, often against challenging timescales. William and Kerry are extremely helpful and always deliver the work accurately, on time and with a smile. They are a pleasure to work with and I have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone involved in construction.”

Trevor Frost

Trevor Frost

Always great service from this company.

Russell Masterton

Russell Masterton

Friendly & excellent company whom have helped guide me through the Planning & Building Reg 'thermal' mine fields. Will continue to use & recommend.

Alan Bate

Alan Bate

William's expertise and guidance were invaluable leading to rapid completion of the SAP assessment and EPC certificate for our complex hybrid listed/new build residential property.

Richard Tetther

Richard Tetther

William and Kerry have been very helpful on my self build project. I thank them both.

Terrence Wren

Terrence Wren

I required SAP calculations for an extension with glazing that exceeded 25% of the floor area. Kerry and William were both friendly and efficient and I was very promptly provided with calculations that satisfied the requirements of the Building Regulations. I would have no hesitation in using them again.

Sune Nightingale

Sune Nightingale

Kerry from Barlings not only knew her subject and understood very quickly what was needed, but she did it all in a dead friendly way.
It was an easy, simple and quick process and she did what she said she would do and more.
Not sure what else you can ask for than that really..

Keith Reynolds

Keith Reynolds

Excellent Service, quick turnaround a helpful well informed staff. Will be using them again.

Chris Henderson

Chris Henderson

A fantastic, professional company to work with. Great communication and turnaround time on the services provided, I would highly recommend using Barlings KWA for SAP, SBEMS, Air Pressure Testing etc, etc

Mihai Taga

Mihai Taga

Excellent service very helpful and very professional