Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Eastbourne

Condensation in Eastbourne homes usually has one of two answers: better extract fans, or PIV as well.

For positive input ventilation (PIV) in Eastbourne, 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 Eastbourne at a glance

Town: Eastbourne, East Sussex
Postcode districts: BN20, BN21 and BN23
Nearby: Hailsham (7 miles), Seaford (8 miles) and Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles)
Price region: South East
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

PIV for Eastbourne 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.

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 Eastbourne

Positive input ventilation (PIV) guide prices in Eastbourne
Work	Guide price
Positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted (per home)	£875–£1,525 inc VAT
Wall-mounted PIV unit for a flat (core drilled through an outside wall) (per flat)	£1,100–£1,875 inc VAT
Heater module or heated PIV unit (extra over a standard unit) (extra)	£160–£325 inc VAT

South East 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

Washing dried indoors makes everything worse
You have no loft but still need whole-flat ventilation (wall unit)
Streaming windows on most mornings in winter

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 Eastbourne

Is the survey free in Eastbourne?

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.

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.

Does PIV really stop condensation?

PIV reduces condensation in most homes because it dilutes moist air and keeps it moving, but it works best alongside working extract fans in the kitchen and bathroom. Leaks, rising damp or a cold bridge need fixing separately.

How do I get a price for a PIV unit in Eastbourne?

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.

What area around Eastbourne do you work in?

All of East Sussex. Near Eastbourne that includes Hailsham, Seaford, Bexhill-on-Sea and Newhaven.

Send a photo of your loft hatch area and landing ceiling for a quicker Eastbourne quote.