Air Tightness Testing in Lincoln, Lincolnshire & the East Midlands
Domestic and commercial air pressure testing – also known as air permeability or air tightness testing for Building Regulations compliance, carried out by an experienced local tester with clear certification and practical advice where air leakage is identified.
Elmhurst-accredited air tightness testing to ATTMA Level 1 and Level 2 standards for domestic, commercial and larger buildings, using UKAS-calibrated equipment.
Email: william@barlingskwa.co.uk or kerry@barlingskwa.co.uk
Domestic & commercial testing
Lincolnshire based
UKAS-calibrated equipment
Certification within 24 hours
What’s included in your air tightness test
- Pre-test drawing reviews or site visits, together with practical advice to help make sure the building is ready for testing
- Air pressure testing for domestic and commercial buildings
- Temporary sealing of ventilation openings where required
- Smoke testing to help identify air-leakage paths where required
- Practical advice if significant air leakage is identified
- Your certificate issued within 24 hours
FAQs
- Who needs an Airtightness Test: Every new build will need an Air Test
- How long will the Airtightness Test take: It usually takes around 2 hours for a dwelling
- What stage should my project be at: The project should be almost ready to hand over
- Can I stay in the building during the testing: Yes that’s absolutely fine
- How long will it take to get the certificate: Within 24 hours we will email the certificate
- How long has Barlings KWA Ltd been testing for: We have carried out air testing since 2007
- Can Barlings KWA Ltd test domestic & commercial buildings: Yes
- What rate do we need to achieve: The design rate will be dictated by your SAP or SBEM assessment
How the air tightness test works
1. Information and calculation
We review the drawings and project details, calculate the building envelope area and confirm the test requirements.
2. Site preparation
A calibrated fan is installed securely in an external doorway and eligible ventilation openings are temporarily sealed.
3. Testing
Atmospheric conditions are checked and the building is pressurised and depressurised in accordance with the applicable test procedure.
4. Results and certification
We calculate the result, discuss obvious leakage routes where practical and issue the certificate following a successful test.
What our clients say
We have recommended Barlings KWA to many of our clients for their air testing and energy assessment services. William and Kerry are extremely helpful and always deliver the work accurately and on time
Joe Campion
Common causes of air test failures
Junctions and finishes
- Gaps at wall-to-floor junctions
- Unsealed skirting boards
- Doors between the building and an integral garage
- Loft hatches
- Access panels
Services and concealed areas
- Service voids
- Ventilation openings or ductwork not prepared for testing
- Suspended toilets
- Consumer units
- Airing cupboards
- Behind bathroom, en-suite and kitchen cupboards and vanity units
Where possible, we can help identify obvious leakage routes during the visit and explain the practical steps needed before a repeat test.
Why choose Barlings KWA Ltd?
Barlings KWA Ltd is a Lincolnshire-based energy-assessment and building-compliance company providing air tightness testing for domestic and commercial projects. Since 2007, we have supported builders, developers, architects and homeowners with practical advice, clear communication and prompt certification.
- Air tightness testing experience since 2007
- Domestic, commercial and larger-building experience
- UKAS-calibrated equipment
- Drawing reviews and pre-test advice available
- Direct contact with the person carrying out the test
- SAP, SBEM, EPC and other compliance services available
Recent Air Tightness Testing Projects
We regularly carry out domestic and commercial air tightness testing across Lincolnshire and the East Midlands, supporting builders, developers, architects and homeowners with Building Regulations compliance.
What we need to quote
- Site postcode
- Building type
- Number of dwellings or buildings
- Required testing date
- Drawings
More client feedback
“Always happy to answer any queries we have; the service and information they provide is excellent.”
— Kirsty Uttley
“A fantastic, professional company to work with. Great communication and turnaround time.”
— Chris Henderson
Air tightness testing across Lincolnshire and the East Midlands
Based in Lincolnshire, Air pressure testing, also known as air permeability or air tightness testing, measures uncontrolled air leakage through the building envelope, we provide domestic and commercial air tightness testing across Lincoln, Newark, Grantham, Boston, Sleaford, Spalding, Stamford, Peterborough, Nottingham and surrounding areas.
Projects further afield can also be considered, so please get in touch with the site postcode for a quotation.
Need an air tightness test quotation?
Send us the site postcode, building type, approximate floor area and required test date, and we’ll provide a clear quotation.