Torquay, Devon
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Torquay
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Torquay and TQ1, TQ2, TQ3 and TQ4.
- From £825 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
We fit loft and wall-mounted PIV units across Torquay, after checking the house first.
Torquay is about 160 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book Torquay visits by appointment and confirm the date in writing. We survey first, free of charge for new installations on the mainland, then send a fixed written quote.
PIV in Torquay at a glance
- Town
- Torquay, Devon
- Postcode districts
- TQ1, TQ2, TQ3 and TQ4
- Nearby
- Cockington (1 mile), Paignton (3 miles) and Brixham (5 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.
Wall-mounted PIV for flats
Draws air from outside through an outside wall. Suits flats and homes with no loft space.
PIV with fan upgrades
PIV plus humidity-controlled extract fans in the kitchen and bathroom for the most stubborn condensation.
Guide prices in Torquay
| 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.
Common reasons people call
- Musty smell in wardrobes or behind furniture
- The house feels stuffy and damp rather than cold
- Washing dried indoors makes everything worse
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 Torquay
Do you cover Torquay and nearby?
Yes. We cover Torquay and nearby places including Cockington, Paignton, Brixham and Teignmouth. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
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.
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.
What is the price of a PIV unit in Torquay?
Guide prices for Torquay 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 Torquay?
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 Torquay home has a loft and we can price a PIV unit before visiting.
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