March, Cambridgeshire
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in March
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering March and PE15.
- From £825 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
PIV is often a good fix for March homes with condensation on every window.
We cover March and the surrounding PE15 postcodes as part of our work across Cambridgeshire. The survey is free for new installations on the UK mainland, and the quote that follows is fixed and in writing.
PIV in March at a glance
- Town
- March, Cambridgeshire
- Postcode districts
- PE15
- Nearby
- Chatteris (7 miles), Wisbech (8 miles) and Whittlesey (9 miles)
- Price region
- East of England
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
What the work involves
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.
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 March
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted (per home) | £825–£1,475 inc VAT |
| Wall-mounted PIV unit for a flat (core drilled through an outside wall) (per flat) | £1,050–£1,775 inc VAT |
| Heater module or heated PIV unit (extra over a standard unit) (extra) | £150–£310 inc VAT |
East of England 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
- Washing dried indoors makes everything worse
- You have no loft but still need whole-flat ventilation (wall unit)
- Streaming windows on most mornings in winter
Rules that apply in England
In England, ventilation is covered by Part F of the Building Regulations and its guidance, Approved Document F (2021 edition). For homes, it sets minimum extract rates such as 15 litres a second for a bathroom and 30 or 60 for a kitchen, and expects mechanical systems to be airflow-tested.
Questions from March
What area around March do you work in?
All of Cambridgeshire. Near March that includes Chatteris, Wisbech, Whittlesey and Ely.
How long does PIV installation take?
A loft unit is normally fitted in two to four hours, including the diffuser and electrical connection.
How much does PIV cost to install?
A loft-mounted PIV unit usually costs £795 to £1,395 including VAT supplied and fitted, and £995 to £1,695 for a wall-mounted unit in a flat. A heater module adds around £145 to £295.
Do you cover March and nearby?
Yes. We cover March and nearby places including Chatteris, Wisbech, Whittlesey and Ely. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
What is the price of a PIV unit in March?
Guide prices for March use East of England rates: positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted is typically £825 to £1,475 inc VAT per home. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
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