Camborne, Cornwall
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Camborne
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Camborne and TR14, TR15 and TR16.
- From £825 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
PIV can suit Camborne houses and flats because it treats the whole home from one quiet unit.
Customers in Camborne can get a guide price online in a couple of minutes. It uses South West rates, which is what we would charge for the same job anywhere in Cornwall. We survey first, free of charge for new installations on the mainland, then send a fixed written quote.
PIV in Camborne at a glance
- Town
- Camborne, Cornwall
- Postcode districts
- TR14, TR15 and TR16
- Nearby
- Redruth (4 miles), Helston (8 miles) and Falmouth (11 miles)
- Price region
- South West
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
PIV for Camborne homes
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.
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 Camborne
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted (per home) | £825–£1,450 inc VAT |
| Wall-mounted PIV unit for a flat (core drilled through an outside wall) (per flat) | £1,025–£1,775 inc VAT |
| Heater module or heated PIV unit (extra over a standard unit) (extra) | £150–£305 inc VAT |
South West rates shown. Prices include VAT at 20%. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.
Common reasons people call
- 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 Camborne
Do you cover Camborne and nearby?
Yes. We cover Camborne and nearby places including Redruth, Helston, Falmouth and Truro. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
Does PIV really stop condensation?
PIV reduces condensation in most homes because it dilutes moist air and keeps it moving, but it works best alongside working extract fans in the kitchen and bathroom. Leaks, rising damp or a cold bridge need fixing separately.
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.
What is the price of a PIV unit in Camborne?
Guide prices for Camborne use South West rates: positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted is typically £825 to £1,450 inc VAT per home. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Is the survey free in Camborne?
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.
Tell us whether your Camborne home has a loft and we can price a PIV unit before visiting.
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