Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Stockton-on-Tees
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Stockton-on-Tees and TS18, TS19 and TS20.
- From £725 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
PIV is often a good fix for Stockton-on-Tees homes with condensation on every window.
Customers in Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees at a glance
- Town
- Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham
- Postcode districts
- TS18, TS19 and TS20
- Nearby
- Billingham (2 miles), Thornaby-on-Tees (2 miles) and Middlesbrough (3 miles)
- Price region
- North East
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach PIV in Stockton-on-Tees
It does not replace extract fans: kitchens and bathrooms still need their own extract to remove steam at source. On survey we check the loft, the landing position and the existing fans, and we tell you if PIV is not the right answer.
Loft-mounted PIV
The most common option for houses with a loft. Usually fitted in half a day.
Heated PIV
A heater module tempers the incoming air in cold weather. Useful in homes where people feel draughts.
Guide prices in Stockton-on-Tees
| 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 |
These ranges use our North East rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
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). It sets extract rates for kitchens, bathrooms and utilities and asks for mechanical ventilation to be commissioned and recorded.
Questions from Stockton-on-Tees
What area around Stockton-on-Tees do you work in?
All of County Durham. Near Stockton-on-Tees that includes Billingham, Thornaby-on-Tees, Middlesbrough and Yarm.
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.
Do you cover Stockton-on-Tees and nearby?
Yes. We cover Stockton-on-Tees and nearby places including Billingham, Thornaby-on-Tees, Middlesbrough and Yarm. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
What is the price of a PIV unit in Stockton-on-Tees?
Guide prices for Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees home at the same visit, because PIV works best with them working.
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