Cavity wall suitability survey for Ballymena properties
Our County Antrim coverage takes in Ballymena (BT42) and nearby Antrim, Larne and Newtownabbey. It is roughly 23 miles north-west of Belfast.
The written result for your Ballymena property is plain English: what we found, what it means and what, if anything, to do next. Buyers and sellers in Ballymena often book this check when a survey report or EPC raises questions about the walls.
Exposure matters for every cavity wall. Parts of County Antrim face some of the heaviest wind-driven rain in the UK, especially exposed coastal and upland sites. Here the survey is stricter: some walls suit only certain certified systems, and some should not be filled at all.
On the rules side, in Ballymena inserting cavity wall insulation needs a building control application to the council before work starts.
Rules in Northern Ireland
Inserting cavity wall insulation needs a building control application to the council before work starts if insulation work follows.
Sources: Building Control NI: frequently asked questions; Belfast City Council: what are the building regulations.
What you get
A clear result: suitable, suitable after repairs, or not suitable. Where repairs are needed first, they are listed and priced separately so you can choose who does them. The survey is free when you are getting an install quote.
What is included in Ballymena
- Fixed install price where suitable
- Photo-backed written result
- Repairs list where needed
- Exposure assessment by elevation
Guide prices for Ballymena
| Cavity wall suitability survey guide prices | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Suitability survey with an install quote | Free |
| Standalone survey report (no install quote) | £145–£245 |
The survey is free with an install quote. A standalone report is not insulation, so it is normally standard-rated for VAT; guide prices include VAT. Guide ranges only: the fixed price is confirmed in writing before any work starts, and anything that could not be seen at survey is agreed with you first.
The steps for a cavity wall survey in Ballymena:
Tell us about the property
Postcode, property type and why you need the survey.
Survey visit
Walls, cavity, condition and exposure checked and photographed.
Written result
Suitable, suitable after repairs, or not suitable.
Fixed price if you want work
The survey is free when it is for an install quote.