Building compliance pricing
How compliance pricing is built
A useful quote describes the work before it describes a price. We start with the building, the question being asked and the output you need. The scope should identify included work, assumptions and exclusions so you can compare proposals on the same basis.
Project size is only one part of the cost. A small occupied conversion can involve more access planning than a larger empty building. A complete drawing set can reduce enquiries, while uncertain construction may need investigation before calculations can be completed. We ask about these issues before confirming the proposed fee rather than treat floor area as a substitute for a brief.
What drives pricing within each service group
Testing and inspection pricing
Air tightness and sound insulation testing depend on the number and arrangement of test locations, site readiness and the ability to work through them during the agreed visit. Ventilation testing and MVHR commissioning also depend on system access and the number of terminals or systems included. Borescope and smoke control appointments need clear inspection boundaries and access arrangements. Explain any specialist access equipment, escorts or restrictions.
Survey and safety assessment pricing
Asbestos survey costs depend on the survey purpose, building layout, access and the extent of investigation and sampling included. Fire and legionella assessments depend on the premises, systems, records and operational complexity. An occupied building may require separate access arrangements for different areas. Retrofit assessment costs reflect the dwelling information available and the agreed assessment scope. Explain the intended use of the report when requesting a quote.
Energy and calculation pricing
SAP and SBEM work depends on the building layout, number of dwellings or zones and quality of the specification. U-value, thermal bridging, condensation, water and background ventilation calculations depend on the assemblies, junctions, fittings or spaces being assessed. EPC and DEC appointments need the relevant building and energy information. Overheating assessment costs depend on the assessment route and design complexity. Home Energy Model enquiries need a clearly confirmed purpose and applicable method.
Design and planning pricing
Energy statements, sustainability statements and acoustic design depend on the brief, the available evidence and how many design options need assessment. Noise surveys may involve equipment deployment, collection and analysis as separate tasks. Road, rail, industrial and entertainment sources present different monitoring questions. Party wall, ceiling and floor design advice depends on the available construction details. State whether the commission covers an initial design, a review or a response to comments.
How project details affect the quoted scope
| Cost driver | Why it affects pricing | What to send |
|---|---|---|
| Size and complexity | More spaces, systems or construction types can create more measurement, modelling and reporting work. | Plans with room uses, building sections and a schedule of relevant systems or construction types. Identify areas outside the appointment. |
| Units and repeated layouts | Separate homes or premises may need distinct records and outputs. Repeated layouts can share inputs, but differences in orientation, specification or systems still need to be identified. | A unit schedule linked to the drawing references. Mark the genuinely repeated types and explain any departures from them. |
| Access and occupation | Restricted entry, escorts, resident coordination or out-of-hours attendance can affect how visits are organised. An inaccessible room may require a return visit rather than an assumption. | Available access windows, contact arrangements, occupied areas and known restrictions. Explain whether multiple parties control entry. |
| Stage and design changes | Early calculations, construction-stage checks and completed-building tests involve different tasks. Revisions after assessment can require changes to inputs, analysis and issued documents. | The current programme and drawing revision. Identify unresolved design choices and the number of options you want considered. |
| Travel and attendance | The location and proposed visit pattern affect travel planning. Several visits may be necessary where equipment is left on site or different work areas become available separately. | The site address, parking and entrance instructions, together with any requirement for collection visits or separate attendance. |
| Re-tests and additional work | A further test after remedial work is another appointment unless the quotation expressly includes it. Extra locations, changed instructions and additional analysis also alter the scope. | Any earlier results, details of proposed repairs and a clear request for what should be tested or assessed again. |
Why planning report pricing needs the actual request
Planning requirements differ between councils. The National Planning Policy Framework establishes the policy context, and planning practice guidance on making an application explains national and local information requirements. Those differences affect the evidence being commissioned. Send the relevant policy request, validation query or condition so the quote covers the report you actually need.
If an officer later asks a question, the next task may be a clarification of existing work or a new assessment based on changed information. Those are different scopes. We ask to see the complete request before describing additional work. Where your designer wants alternative specifications compared, identify that requirement at quotation stage rather than assume unlimited options are included.
Questions to settle before accepting a price
Does a combined enquiry mean one assessment covers everything?
No. Related services can share information and visit planning, but each output still needs its own scope. Ask the quote to identify the reports, certificates and test locations included. Shared arrangements do not mean that every task can be completed at the same project stage.
What should I check when comparing quotations?
Compare deliverables, site coverage, assumptions, revision allowances and exclusions. Check whether travel, equipment collection, sampling analysis or later visits are included where relevant. A lower total may describe less work. Ask for unclear items to be explained before accepting rather than infer that an unlisted service is included.
Can I get a quote with incomplete drawings?
Send what is available and mark it as provisional. The proposal can state the assumptions on which it is based and identify information needed before work starts. If the final brief differs, the scope and price should be reviewed before the additional task proceeds.
Published pricing information
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Building Compliance Testing and Inspection: indicative market costs
| Service and case | Unit | Indicative range |
|---|---|---|
| Air Tightness Testing | per dwelling | £95 to £200 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| Sound Insulation Testing | per set of tests | £300 to £900 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| Ventilation Testing | per plot, when combined with another test on the same visit | from £45 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Based on one published price. Checked November 2026. |
| Asbestos Surveys | per survey | £150 to £2,000 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| Management Asbestos Survey2 to 3 bedroom home | per survey | £150 to £350 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| Management Asbestos SurveyShop with flat above | per survey | £250 to £400 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| Management Asbestos SurveyCommercial property (general) | per survey | £200 to £600 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| Management Asbestos SurveyWarehouse or factory, about 1,000 m2 | per survey | £495 to £695 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| Management Asbestos SurveyOffice or school, about 1,000 m2 | per survey | £695 to £1,390 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| Refurbishment and Demolition SurveyTerraced house, 2 to 3 bedrooms | per survey | £400 to £550 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| Refurbishment and Demolition SurveySemi-detached, 3 to 4 bedrooms | per survey | £500 to £700 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| Refurbishment and Demolition SurveyDetached, 4 to 5 bedrooms | per survey | £550 to £800 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| Refurbishment and Demolition SurveyOffice or school, about 1,000 m2 | per survey | £1,490 to £2,980 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| Pre-Purchase Asbestos Survey | per survey | £150 to £450 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. No published price was found for this service. The range shown is borrowed from management asbestos surveys of homes. Checked November 2026. |
| Retrofit Assessments | per home | £120 to £600 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| Smoke Shaft and AOV Testing | per shaft | from £600 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Based on one published price. Checked November 2026. |
| Borescope Inspections | per home | £80 to £450 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| Legionella Risk AssessmentsSingle domestic let | per property | £70 to £200 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| Legionella Risk AssessmentsHMO or home with stored hot water and several bathrooms | per property | £250 to £450 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| Legionella Risk AssessmentsSmall commercial premises | per property | from £200 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| Legionella Risk AssessmentsMedium commercial, for example a care home | per property | from £500 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| MVHR Commissioning | per system | £250 to £900 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| Fire Risk AssessmentsSmall premises | per building | £195 to £395 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| Fire Risk AssessmentsBlock of flats, common parts | per building | £350 to £800 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| Fire Risk AssessmentsHMO | per building | from £325 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| Fire Risk AssessmentsLarge commercial building | per building | £500 to £2,000 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
Building Energy Calculations: indicative market costs
| Service and case | Unit | Indicative range |
|---|---|---|
| SAP Calculations | per dwelling | £95 to £330 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| SBEM CalculationsSmall unit, up to 500 m2 | per building | £250 to £750 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| SBEM CalculationsMedium, 500 to 2,000 m2 | per building | £750 to £1,500 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| SBEM CalculationsLarge or complex | per building | £1,500 to £5,000 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| U-Value Calculations | per building element | £25 to £40 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| EPCDomestic | per certificate | £60 to £120 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| EPCCommercial | per certificate | £150 to £500 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| Display Energy Certificates | per certificate | £100 to £180 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| Water Calculations | per dwelling type | £20 to £100 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| Condensation Risk Analysis | per build-up | Price on request. No published price found. Manufacturers run it free for their own products. |
| Home Energy Model | per dwelling | £95 to £330 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. No published price was found for this service. The range shown is borrowed from SAP calculations. Checked November 2026. |
| Thermal Bridging Calculations | per junction | from £25 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Based on one published price. Checked November 2026. |
| Background Ventilation Calculations | per dwelling | £40 to £65 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Based on one published price. Checked November 2026. |
| Overheating AssessmentsUnder 70 m2 | per dwelling, simplified method | from £135 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| Overheating Assessments70 to 100 m2 | per dwelling, simplified method | from £155 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| Overheating Assessments100 to 150 m2 | per dwelling, simplified method | from £175 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| Overheating AssessmentsOver 150 m2 | per dwelling, simplified method | from £210 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
Planning Compliance Reports and Design: indicative market costs
| Service and case | Unit | Indicative range |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Statements | per statement | £395 to £750 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| London Plan Energy Assessments | per assessment | from £445 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Published small-scheme figures are a floor; major schemes cost more and are quoted. Checked November 2026. |
| Acoustic Design | per project | Price on request. No published fee found. |
| Party Wall and Ceiling Design | per project | Price on request. No published fee found. One testing firm offers a free initial design review. |
| Party Floor Design | per project | Price on request. No published fee found. |
| CIBSE TM59 and TM52 Assessments | per assessment | from £200 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Based on one published price. Checked November 2026. |
| Sustainability Statements | per statement | from £750 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Based on one published price. Checked November 2026. |
| Noise Surveys | per assessment | £700 to £2,500 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| Environmental Noise Survey | per 24 hours, one meter | from £750 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Based on one published price. Checked November 2026. |
| Residential Noise Surveys | per assessment | £650 to £2,900 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| Commercial and Industrial Noise Surveys | per assessment, single source | £600 to £2,800 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. Checked November 2026. |
| Road and Rail Noise Surveys | per assessment | £650 to £2,900 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. No published price was found for this service. The range shown is borrowed from residential noise assessments. Checked November 2026. |
| Entertainment and Night Club Noise Surveys | per assessment | £750 to £2,500 Indicative only. This is a typical UK market range based on prices published by other providers, checked November 2026. It is not a quote. Prices exclude VAT unless stated. Contact us for an accurate price for your project. No published price was found for this service. The range shown is borrowed from general planning noise assessments. Checked November 2026. |
| Regulation 25A Reports | per report | Price on request. No published price found. The one competitor that lists it prices on request. |
How we work this out
The figures shown are indicative. They are ranges taken from prices that UK providers of this service have published, and they are here to help you budget. They are not a quote, an offer or a price guarantee from National Building Compliance.
Your actual price depends on details this tool cannot see, including the size and layout of the building, how many units there are, access, location, how complete your drawings are, and how quickly you need the work. It may be lower or higher than the range shown.
Unless a figure says otherwise, prices exclude VAT. The date each range was last checked is shown beside it.
For an accurate, fixed price, send us your project details. We will confirm the scope and quote before any work is booked.