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As Built & On-Site Testing

Tested on site.
Certified at completion.

Five accredited on-site testing services covering every regulatory requirement at the completion stage — air tightness, acoustics, ventilation, smoke control, and thermal imaging.

Part L Air Tightness Testing Part E Sound Insulation Testing Part F Ventilation Flow Rate Testing BS 9991 Smoke Shaft Testing Diagnostic Thermographic Surveys
Same-week availability

Most tests bookable within the same working week. Reports issued within 24 hours of completion. One point of contact throughout.

Completing a development means multiple tests. We coordinate them.

At completion stage, most new build developments require testing across several Approved Documents — air tightness under Part L, sound insulation under Part E, ventilation commissioning under Part F, and for apartment blocks, smoke shaft testing under BS 9991.

Most developers manage multiple contractors for these tests, each with their own scheduling, invoicing, and reporting. We handle all of them. A single site visit from our team can cover air testing, acoustic testing, and ventilation commissioning — reducing disruption to your programme and eliminating the coordination overhead.

Because we also handle SAP calculations, we know your design-stage air permeability target before we arrive. That means no surprises when the pressure test result feeds into your as-built EPC.

What's typically needed at completion

Air Tightness Test — Part L All new build residential and commercial. Result feeds directly into as-built SAP / SBEM.
Sound Insulation Testing — Part E New build and converted dwellings with separating walls or floors between units.
Ventilation Flow Rate Testing — Part F Commissioning of mechanical ventilation systems (MVHR, MEV, intermittent extract).
Smoke Shaft Testing — BS 9991 Apartment blocks and HMOs with AOV systems or smoke control shafts.
Thermographic Survey — Diagnostic Optional post-completion survey to identify heat loss, moisture, or air leakage issues.

Five accredited on-site testing services.

Every test your development needs to achieve Building Control sign-off at completion — coordinated, accredited, and reported within 24 hours.

Which regulations do our testing services cover?

Each on-site test maps to specific Building Regulation requirements. Understanding which apply to your development avoids last-minute gaps at completion.

Approved Document
Part L — Energy
Conservation of fuel and power. Air tightness testing is mandatory for all new build residential and commercial developments and feeds directly into SAP / SBEM.
Air Tightness Testing
Approved Document
Part E — Sound
Resistance to the passage of sound. Required for new build dwellings with separating elements and material change-of-use conversions creating new dwellings.
Sound Insulation Testing
Approved Document
Part F — Ventilation
Means of ventilation. Mechanical ventilation systems must be commissioned and flow rates verified on site as part of the as-built evidence pack.
Ventilation Flow Rate Testing
British Standard
BS 9991 — Fire
Fire safety in the design and management of residential buildings. Smoke shaft and AOV system testing is required for apartment blocks and higher-risk residential buildings.
Smoke Shaft Testing Thermographic Surveys
"I have just used Build Envelope for Air Tightness Testing on our new build property and cannot thank them enough for the timely and professional manner in which the work was completed. I would not hesitate in using them again and would fully recommend them. Absolutely first class."
SB
Stephen B.
Self-Build, Worcester
ATTMA & BPEC accredited — certificates accepted by all Building Control authorities
Our accreditations mean your test certificates are legally valid for Part L, E, and F compliance sign-off with all local Building Control bodies in England and Wales.
Coordinated with your SAP assessment
We flag your design-stage air permeability target before the test day and feed your result directly into the as-built EPC calculation — no miscommunication, no delays.
Multiple tests in one visit
Air tightness and sound insulation testing can often be completed on the same site visit, reducing programme disruption and coordination costs for your team.

Local accredited testers for every on-site compliance discipline.

Air tightness, sound insulation, ventilation, smoke shaft, and thermographic surveys — all coordinated under one team across our core service areas. One point of contact from booking through to certification.

Birmingham & West Midlands
Full on-site testing services for new builds, apartments, and commercial properties across Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry, Wolverhampton, and the wider West Midlands. All disciplines coordinated around your completion schedule.
Bristol & South West
Part L, Part E, and Part F compliance testing across Bristol, Bath, South Gloucestershire, and the surrounding South West. Multiple tests coordinated on the same site visit to reduce costs.
Worcestershire
Based in Worcester — all on-site testing disciplines across Malvern, Droitwich, Evesham, Bromsgrove, and Redditch. Our home county with the fastest mobilisation and same-week availability.
Gloucestershire
As-built compliance testing for residential developments across Cheltenham, Gloucester, Stroud, Tewkesbury, and the Cotswolds. Certificates accepted by all local Building Control authorities.
Oxfordshire
On-site testing for new homes and developments across Oxford, Banbury, Bicester, Witney, and the wider Oxfordshire area. Air tightness, sound, ventilation, and thermographic surveys available.
Wider England & Wales
All our testing accreditations are valid across the whole of England and Wales. We regularly work on projects outside our core regions — contact us wherever your development is located.

Looking for on-site compliance testing near you? Whether you need air tightness, sound, ventilation, or smoke shaft testing — or all of them — we coordinate every discipline under one team. From multi-plot developments in Birmingham to single completions in the Cotswolds. Call 01386 365145 or email us to book.

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