Ayr, Ayrshire
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Ayr
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Ayr and KA7, KA8 and KA9.
- From £775 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
PIV is often a good fix for Ayr homes with condensation on every window.
Customers in Ayr can get a guide price online in a couple of minutes. It uses Scotland rates, which is what we would charge for the same job anywhere in Ayrshire. The survey is free for new installations on the UK mainland, and the quote that follows is fixed and in writing.
PIV in Ayr at a glance
- Town
- Ayr, Ayrshire
- Postcode districts
- KA7, KA8 and KA9
- Nearby
- Prestwick (2 miles), Troon (6 miles) and Irvine (11 miles)
- Price region
- Scotland
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
PIV for Ayr homes
Many units have a temperature sensor that reduces the flow or switches to a heater module on cold days, so the incoming air does not feel like a draught. Flats without a loft use a wall-mounted unit that draws air from outside through a cored hole.
PIV with fan upgrades
PIV plus humidity-controlled extract fans in the kitchen and bathroom for the most stubborn condensation.
Loft-mounted PIV
The most common option for houses with a loft. Usually fitted in half a day.
Guide prices in Ayr
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted (per home) | £775–£1,350 inc VAT |
| Wall-mounted PIV unit for a flat (core drilled through an outside wall) (per flat) | £950–£1,625 inc VAT |
| Heater module or heated PIV unit (extra over a standard unit) (extra) | £140–£285 inc VAT |
Guide prices using Scotland rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.
Signs it is time to call us
- Streaming windows on most mornings in winter
- Black mould on window reveals and in corners of bedrooms
- Musty smell in wardrobes or behind furniture
Rules that apply in Scotland
In Scotland, ventilation is covered by the Building (Scotland) Regulations and section 3 of the Technical Handbooks, and most building work needs a building warrant first. Extract and whole-home rates are designed to the Scottish standards and measured at handover.
Questions from Ayr
What area around Ayr do you work in?
All of Ayrshire. Near Ayr that includes Prestwick, Troon, Irvine and Kilmarnock.
Does PIV really stop condensation?
PIV reduces condensation in most homes because it dilutes moist air and keeps it moving, but it works best alongside working extract fans in the kitchen and bathroom. Leaks, rising damp or a cold bridge need fixing separately.
How much does PIV cost to run?
A standard PIV unit uses very little electricity, comparable to a low-energy light bulb on normal speed. A heated unit costs more in cold spells because the heater switches on when loft air is cold.
Do you cover Ayr and nearby?
Yes. We cover Ayr and nearby places including Prestwick, Troon, Irvine and Kilmarnock. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
What is the price of a PIV unit in Ayr?
Guide prices for Ayr use Scotland rates: positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted is typically £775 to £1,350 inc VAT per home. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Tell us whether your Ayr home has a loft and we can price a PIV unit before visiting.
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