Hastings, East Sussex
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Hastings
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Hastings and TN34, TN35, TN37 and TN38.
- From £875 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
PIV is often a good fix for Hastings homes with condensation on every window.
We cover Hastings and the surrounding TN34, TN35, TN37 and TN38 postcodes as part of our work across East Sussex. The survey is free for new installations on the UK mainland, and the quote that follows is fixed and in writing.
PIV in Hastings at a glance
- Town
- Hastings, East Sussex
- Postcode districts
- TN34, TN35, TN37 and TN38
- Nearby
- St Leonards-on-Sea (2 miles), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles) and Hailsham (14 miles)
- Price region
- South East
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach PIV in Hastings
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.
PIV with fan upgrades
PIV plus humidity-controlled extract fans in the kitchen and bathroom for the most stubborn condensation.
Loft-mounted PIV
The most common option for houses with a loft. Usually fitted in half a day.
Guide prices in Hastings
| 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 |
Guide prices using South East rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.
Signs it is time to call us
- 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 Hastings
What area around Hastings do you work in?
All of East Sussex. Near Hastings that includes St Leonards-on-Sea, Bexhill-on-Sea, Hailsham and Eastbourne.
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.
Do you cover Hastings and nearby?
Yes. We cover Hastings and nearby places including St Leonards-on-Sea, Bexhill-on-Sea, Hailsham and Eastbourne. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
What is the price of a PIV unit in Hastings?
Guide prices for Hastings use South East rates: positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted is typically £875 to £1,525 inc VAT per home. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Get a PIV guide price for your Hastings home online, then confirm it on a free survey.
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