Galashiels, Scottish Borders
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Galashiels
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Galashiels and TD1, TD4 and TD6.
- From £775 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
PIV is often a good fix for Galashiels homes with condensation on every window.
Customers in Galashiels 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 the Scottish Borders. The survey is free for new installations on the UK mainland, and the quote that follows is fixed and in writing.
PIV in Galashiels at a glance
- Town
- Galashiels, Scottish Borders
- Postcode districts
- TD1, TD4 and TD6
- Nearby
- Hawick (13 miles), Mayfield (20 miles) and Bonnyrigg (21 miles)
- Price region
- Scotland
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
PIV for Galashiels homes
Loft air is usually a little warmer and drier than outside air, and the unit filters it before it comes down into the house. 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.
Wall-mounted PIV for flats
Draws air from outside through an outside wall. Suits flats and homes with no loft space.
PIV with fan upgrades
PIV plus humidity-controlled extract fans in the kitchen and bathroom for the most stubborn condensation.
Guide prices in Galashiels
| 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 |
Scotland rates shown. Prices include VAT at 20%. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.
Signs it is time to call us
- Musty smell in wardrobes or behind furniture
- The house feels stuffy and damp rather than cold
- Washing dried indoors makes everything worse
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 Galashiels
What is the price of a PIV unit in Galashiels?
Guide prices for Galashiels 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.
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.
Is the survey free in Galashiels?
For new installations on the UK mainland, yes. The survey is free and the quote that follows is fixed and in writing. Servicing, testing and repair visits are charged, and we confirm the cost before booking.
How do I get a price for a PIV unit in Galashiels?
Use the guide price tool, the form on this page, live chat, WhatsApp or call 0800 088 6341. A postcode and a couple of photos help us give you a useful answer first time.
Tell us whether your Galashiels home has a loft and we can price a PIV unit before visiting.
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