Lower Earley, Berkshire
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Lower Earley
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Lower Earley and RG2, RG5 and RG6.
- From £875 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
For a typical Lower Earley semi or terrace, a loft PIV unit is often the quickest way to dry the house out.
Lower Earley is about 88 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book Lower Earley visits by appointment and confirm the date in writing. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.
PIV in Lower Earley at a glance
- Town
- Lower Earley, Berkshire
- Postcode districts
- RG2, RG5 and RG6
- Nearby
- Reading (3 miles), Wokingham (4 miles) and Crowthorne (7 miles)
- Price region
- South East
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach PIV in Lower Earley
PIV works well in houses and flats with general condensation on windows and cold walls. It does not replace extract fans: kitchens and bathrooms still need their own extract to remove steam at source.
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 Lower Earley
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted (per home) | £875–£1,525 inc VAT |
| Wall-mounted PIV unit for a flat (core drilled through an outside wall) (per flat) | £1,100–£1,875 inc VAT |
| Heater module or heated PIV unit (extra over a standard unit) (extra) | £160–£325 inc VAT |
Guide prices using South East rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.
When to get it looked at
- The house feels stuffy and damp rather than cold
- Washing dried indoors makes everything worse
- You have no loft but still need whole-flat ventilation (wall unit)
Rules that apply in England
English building work follows Approved Document F (2021 edition) for ventilation rates, installation and commissioning. It sets extract rates for kitchens, bathrooms and utilities and asks for mechanical ventilation to be commissioned and recorded.
Questions from Lower Earley
Is the survey free in Lower Earley?
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.
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.
How long does PIV installation take?
A loft unit is normally fitted in two to four hours, including the diffuser and electrical connection.
How do I get a price for a PIV unit in Lower Earley?
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.
What area around Lower Earley do you work in?
All of Berkshire. Near Lower Earley that includes Reading, Wokingham, Crowthorne and Yateley.
Most Lower Earley PIV jobs are done in half a day, so ask about the next available date.
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