Broadstone, Dorset
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Broadstone
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Broadstone and BH15, BH17 and BH18.
- From £825 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
If your Broadstone flat has no loft, a wall-mounted PIV unit does the same job through an outside wall.
Whether the property is in the middle of Broadstone or one of the villages around it, the process is the same: a look at the building, a written price, then fitting and testing on the agreed day.
PIV in Broadstone at a glance
- Town
- Broadstone, Dorset
- Postcode districts
- BH15, BH17 and BH18
- Nearby
- Canford Heath (1 mile), Wimborne Minster (2 miles) and Poole (3 miles)
- Price region
- South West
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
PIV for Broadstone homes
Flats without a loft use a wall-mounted unit that draws air from outside through a cored hole. PIV works well in houses and flats with general condensation on windows and cold walls.
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 Broadstone
| 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 |
These ranges use our South West rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
Signs it is time to call us
- 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 Broadstone
Do you cover Broadstone and nearby?
Yes. We cover Broadstone and nearby places including Canford Heath, Wimborne Minster, Poole and Ferndown. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
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 is the price of a PIV unit in Broadstone?
Guide prices for Broadstone 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 Broadstone?
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.
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