Ballymena, County Antrim
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Ballymena
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Ballymena and BT42 and BT43.
- From £725 inc VAT per home
- By arrangement
PIV is often a good fix for Ballymena homes with condensation on every window.
Customers in Ballymena can get a guide price online in a couple of minutes. It uses Northern Ireland rates, which is what we would charge for the same job anywhere in County Antrim. Visits here are by arrangement: we quote travel separately and in writing before you commit.
PIV in Ballymena at a glance
- Town
- Ballymena, County Antrim
- Postcode districts
- BT42 and BT43
- Nearby
- Antrim (10 miles), Larne (18 miles) and Newtownabbey (20 miles)
- Price region
- Northern Ireland
- Survey
- By arrangement, travel quoted first
PIV for Ballymena homes
Flats without a loft use a wall-mounted unit that draws air from outside through a cored hole. PIV works well in houses and flats with general condensation on windows and cold walls.
Heated PIV
A heater module tempers the incoming air in cold weather. Useful in homes where people feel draughts.
Wall-mounted PIV for flats
Draws air from outside through an outside wall. Suits flats and homes with no loft space.
Guide prices in Ballymena
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted (per home) | £725–£1,275 inc VAT |
| Wall-mounted PIV unit for a flat (core drilled through an outside wall) (per flat) | £925–£1,550 inc VAT |
| Heater module or heated PIV unit (extra over a standard unit) (extra) | £135–£270 inc VAT |
These ranges use our Northern Ireland rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked. Travel is quoted separately for this area.
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 Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland, ventilation is covered by the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) and Technical Booklet K. Extract rates follow the Northern Ireland guidance and are measured at handover.
Questions from Ballymena
What area around Ballymena do you work in?
All of County Antrim. Near Ballymena that includes Antrim, Larne, Newtownabbey and Carrickfergus.
Will PIV make my house cold?
Most units temper or reduce the flow when the incoming air is cold, and a heated unit warms it. Placed correctly on the landing, the air spreads gently rather than blowing on anyone.
Can PIV be fitted in a flat?
Yes. Flats without loft space use a wall-mounted PIV unit that draws air from outside through an outside wall.
Do you cover Ballymena and nearby?
Yes. We cover Ballymena and nearby places including Antrim, Larne, Newtownabbey and Carrickfergus. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
What is the price of a PIV unit in Ballymena?
Guide prices for Ballymena use Northern Ireland rates: positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted is typically £725 to £1,275 inc VAT per home. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Tell us whether your Ballymena home has a loft and we can price a PIV unit before visiting.
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