Building Energy Experts produced a Sustainability & Energy Statement to support our planning application for 20 homes in Engine Common. They worked with our technical team to identify measures that would help energy savings across the development reduce residual carbon emissions. Despite the technical nature of the topic, the report was clear and concise and well received by the Council’s climate officers. I would happily recommend the team to other developers.
Ashley Grant, Planning Manager at Cotswold Homes – Sustainability & Energy Statement
Passive House is an approach to building design that sets the highest standards of energy efficiency in the world. Ensuring the building envelope is airtight plays a key role in this, requiring more air tightness tests to be carried out using a more rigorous methodology than for standard properties.
Our local passive house air testing engineers are always delighted to work on Passive House projects because the end product – a super energy-efficient, airtight building – has a higher energy performance than a typical property.
Also referred to as “Passivhaus”, or low energy air tightness testing, the main variations between a normal project and a Passive House one include the standards set (you need to achieve far lower air leakage scores), the process followed (the building must be pressurised, then depressurised), and the number of tests required (at least three tests must be carried out along the construction timeline).
Our expert sustainability surveyors are a team of experienced, friendly, and knowledgeable professionals well-versed in building testing. Get in touch today for a free consultation or competitive quote.
Why work with us?
Experience
Our testing engineers have over 25 years of combined experience, with thousands of tests under our belts.
There is not much we haven’t seen, meaning that we can provide on-site advice on every aspect of air tightness testing.
Quality
We consistently provide exceptional service to help clients pass their air test on the first visit, offering our knowledge to help them find leaks in their buildings and rectify any issues.
If your property is unlikely to pass, we will advise on how to fix this.
Speed
Our office-based staff work hard to book all appointments as quickly as the delivery schedule allows.
95% of all tests take place within two weeks of the initial booking, with the majority of certificates provided within 24 hours of the site visit.
Pricing
Our rate card prices for all services are reviewed regularly, so we’re confident that you won’t find a better service for a better price anywhere else.
If you think you’ve found one, we’ll either beat or match it.
Support
Navigating the complexity of energy efficiency, decarbonisation, and building regulation updates isn’t easy.
We’ve worked hard to explain a range of topics related to Passivhaus air testing in plain English to help non-experts get the information they need.
Get Your Passive House Air Tightness Testing Quote Today!
Looking for a fast and reliable passive house air tightness test in Bristol or nationwide?
Contact us today for a free quote and to discuss your specific project requirements. We offer competitive rates and prioritise fast turnaround times for all our clients.
My house is drafty and hard to heat, it is difficult to get it above 17-18 degrees on cold days even if the central heating has been on for quite awhile. The team at Building Energy Experts were very professional, explained what they were doing as they went along. The assessment was very useful, they have identified areas of air leakage etc and quick wins I can make. It has helped me prioritise my budget. I would definitely recommend using Building Experts.
David Butler, Homeowner – Retrofit West Advanced Air Tightness Test & Thermal Imaging
Dragonfly Power (a not-for-profit community energy group) work with local businesses, schools and other community organisations to increase the uptake of renewable energy. We appointed Building Energy Experts to do a number of energy assessments for local community halls. Their reports were thorough and they were structured in such a way that the hall owners could see the “cheap wins” and which measures would take more investment. Furthermore, the reports have formed the basis for a number of successful grant applications for the refurbishment of the buildings including the installation of solar panels, batteries and heat pumps. This has been a very successful arrangement and we look forward to working with BEE in the future.
Anton Page, Dragonfly Power – Commercial Energy Surveys & Commercial EPCs
Friendly, on time and technically proficient.
Andrew Crawford, Homeowner – retrofit West Advanced Air Tightness Test
The service you provided was very helpful in informing our understanding of the building and the design stage, with good communication and availability for follow-up queries following receipt of your report.
Hilary Kolinsky, Studio Skein – PAS 2038 Assessment, Testing & Commercial EPC
Building Energy Experts provided invaluable guidance on our journey to reduce our environmental impact. Their comprehensive survey quickly identified key areas where we were losing energy and helped us prioritise the most cost-effective solutions. With their support, we’re now able to make informed decisions about our energy upgrades and are well on our way to achieving our sustainability goals.
The Green Impact Team, Horfield Health Centre – Commercial Energy Survey & Testing
