Brixham, Devon
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Brixham
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Brixham and TQ3, TQ4 and TQ5.
- From £825 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
For a typical Brixham semi or terrace, a loft PIV unit is often the quickest way to dry the house out.
For positive input ventilation (PIV) in Brixham, send us the postcode, a few photos and a rough idea of the rooms involved. We will tell you what we would fit and roughly what it costs before arranging a visit.
PIV in Brixham at a glance
- Town
- Brixham, Devon
- Postcode districts
- TQ3, TQ4 and TQ5
- Nearby
- Paignton (4 miles), Torquay (5 miles) and Cockington (5 miles)
- Price region
- South West
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach PIV in Brixham
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.
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 Brixham
| 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.
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 Brixham
Do you cover Brixham and nearby?
Yes. We cover Brixham and nearby places including Paignton, Torquay, Cockington and Newton Abbot. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
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.
What is the price of a PIV unit in Brixham?
Guide prices for Brixham 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 Brixham?
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 Brixham home has a loft and we can price a PIV unit before visiting.
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