Ivybridge, Devon
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Ivybridge
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Ivybridge and PL7, PL21 and TQ10.
- From £825 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
For a typical Ivybridge semi or terrace, a loft PIV unit is often the quickest way to dry the house out.
Ivybridge is about 173 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book Ivybridge visits by appointment and confirm the date in writing. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.
PIV in Ivybridge at a glance
- Town
- Ivybridge, Devon
- Postcode districts
- PL7, PL21 and TQ10
- Nearby
- Plymstock (8 miles), Plymouth (10 miles) and Saltash (14 miles)
- Price region
- South West
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
What the work involves
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. Flats without a loft use a wall-mounted unit that draws air from outside through a cored hole.
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 Ivybridge
| 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 |
Guide prices using South West 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
- Streaming windows on most mornings in winter
- Black mould on window reveals and in corners of bedrooms
- Musty smell in wardrobes or behind furniture
Rules that apply in England
English building work follows Approved Document F (2021 edition) for ventilation rates, installation and commissioning. 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 Ivybridge
How do I get a price for a PIV unit in Ivybridge?
Use the guide price tool, the form on this page, live chat, WhatsApp or call 0800 088 6341. A postcode and a couple of photos help us give you a useful answer first time.
Will PIV make my house cold?
Most units temper or reduce the flow when the incoming air is cold, and a heated unit warms it. Placed correctly on the landing, the air spreads gently rather than blowing on anyone.
Can PIV be fitted in a flat?
Yes. Flats without loft space use a wall-mounted PIV unit that draws air from outside through an outside wall.
What area around Ivybridge do you work in?
All of Devon. Near Ivybridge that includes Plymstock, Plymouth, Saltash and Tavistock.
Do you cover Ivybridge and nearby?
Yes. We cover Ivybridge and nearby places including Plymstock, Plymouth, Saltash and Tavistock. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
Book a free Ivybridge survey and we will say honestly whether PIV, extract fans or both are needed.
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