Paignton, Devon
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Paignton
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Paignton and TQ2, TQ3 and TQ4.
- From £825 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
For a typical Paignton semi or terrace, a loft PIV unit is often the quickest way to dry the house out.
Customers in Paignton can get a guide price online in a couple of minutes. It uses South West rates, which is what we would charge for the same job anywhere in Devon. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.
PIV in Paignton at a glance
- Town
- Paignton, Devon
- Postcode districts
- TQ2, TQ3 and TQ4
- Nearby
- Cockington (2 miles), Torquay (3 miles) and Brixham (4 miles)
- Price region
- South West
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
PIV for Paignton homes
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.
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 Paignton
| 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
- Black mould on window reveals and in corners of bedrooms
- Musty smell in wardrobes or behind furniture
- The house feels stuffy and damp rather than cold
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 Paignton
Do you cover Paignton and nearby?
Yes. We cover Paignton and nearby places including Cockington, Torquay, Brixham 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 Paignton?
Guide prices for Paignton 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 Paignton?
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 Paignton home online, then confirm it on a free survey.
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