Hartlepool, County Durham
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Hartlepool
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Hartlepool and TS24, TS25 and TS26.
- From £725 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
If your Hartlepool flat has no loft, a wall-mounted PIV unit does the same job through an outside wall.
Customers in Hartlepool can get a guide price online in a couple of minutes. It uses North East rates, which is what we would charge for the same job anywhere in County Durham. The survey is free for new installations on the UK mainland, and the quote that follows is fixed and in writing.
PIV in Hartlepool at a glance
- Town
- Hartlepool, County Durham
- Postcode districts
- TS24, TS25 and TS26
- Nearby
- Peterlee (7 miles), Billingham (7 miles) and Middlesbrough (8 miles)
- Price region
- North East
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
What the work involves
Loft air is usually a little warmer and drier than outside air, and the unit filters it before it comes down into the house. Many units have a temperature sensor that reduces the flow or switches to a heater module on cold days, so the incoming air does not feel like a draught.
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 Hartlepool
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted (per home) | £725–£1,275 inc VAT |
| Wall-mounted PIV unit for a flat (core drilled through an outside wall) (per flat) | £925–£1,550 inc VAT |
| Heater module or heated PIV unit (extra over a standard unit) (extra) | £135–£270 inc VAT |
North East 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
- Musty smell in wardrobes or behind furniture
- The house feels stuffy and damp rather than cold
- Washing dried indoors makes everything worse
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 Hartlepool
What area around Hartlepool do you work in?
All of County Durham. Near Hartlepool that includes Peterlee, Billingham, Middlesbrough and Redcar.
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 Hartlepool and nearby?
Yes. We cover Hartlepool and nearby places including Peterlee, Billingham, Middlesbrough and Redcar. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
What is the price of a PIV unit in Hartlepool?
Guide prices for Hartlepool use North East rates: positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted is typically £725 to £1,275 inc VAT per home. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
We will check the existing fans in your Hartlepool home at the same visit, because PIV works best with them working.
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