Ilkeston, Derbyshire
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Ilkeston
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Ilkeston and DE7, DE75 and NG10.
- From £775 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
Condensation in Ilkeston homes usually has one of two answers: better extract fans, or PIV as well.
Customers in Ilkeston can get a guide price online in a couple of minutes. It uses East Midlands rates, which is what we would charge for the same job anywhere in Derbyshire. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.
PIV in Ilkeston at a glance
- Town
- Ilkeston, Derbyshire
- Postcode districts
- DE7, DE75 and NG10
- Nearby
- Kimberley (2 miles), Eastwood (2 miles) and Heanor (4 miles)
- Price region
- East Midlands
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
PIV for Ilkeston homes
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.
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 Ilkeston
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted (per home) | £775–£1,375 inc VAT |
| Wall-mounted PIV unit for a flat (core drilled through an outside wall) (per flat) | £975–£1,650 inc VAT |
| Heater module or heated PIV unit (extra over a standard unit) (extra) | £140–£290 inc VAT |
Guide prices using East Midlands rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.
When to get it looked at
- You have no loft but still need whole-flat ventilation (wall unit)
- Streaming windows on most mornings in winter
- Black mould on window reveals and in corners of bedrooms
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 Ilkeston
Do you cover Ilkeston and nearby?
Yes. We cover Ilkeston and nearby places including Kimberley, Eastwood, Heanor and Long Eaton. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
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.
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.
What is the price of a PIV unit in Ilkeston?
Guide prices for Ilkeston use East Midlands rates: positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted is typically £775 to £1,375 inc VAT per home. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Is the survey free in Ilkeston?
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.
Get a PIV guide price for your Ilkeston home online, then confirm it on a free survey.
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