Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Peterborough
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Peterborough and PE1, PE2 and PE3.
- From £825 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
For a typical Peterborough semi or terrace, a loft PIV unit is often the quickest way to dry the house out.
Peterborough is about 70 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book Peterborough 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 Peterborough at a glance
- Town
- Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
- Postcode districts
- PE1, PE2 and PE3
- Nearby
- Whittlesey (5 miles), Market Deeping (8 miles) and Stamford (11 miles)
- Price region
- East of England
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach PIV in Peterborough
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 Peterborough
| 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 |
These ranges use our East of England rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
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 Peterborough
Do you cover Peterborough and nearby?
Yes. We cover Peterborough and nearby places including Whittlesey, Market Deeping, Stamford and March. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
How much does PIV cost to run?
A standard PIV unit uses very little electricity, comparable to a low-energy light bulb on normal speed. A heated unit costs more in cold spells because the heater switches on when loft air is cold.
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.
What is the price of a PIV unit in Peterborough?
Guide prices for Peterborough 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.
Is the survey free in Peterborough?
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.
Most Peterborough PIV jobs are done in half a day, so ask about the next available date.
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