Hove, East Sussex
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Hove
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Hove and BN1, BN3 and BN41.
- From £875 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
For a typical Hove semi or terrace, a loft PIV unit is often the quickest way to dry the house out.
Customers in Hove can get a guide price online in a couple of minutes. It uses South East rates, which is what we would charge for the same job anywhere in East Sussex. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.
PIV in Hove at a glance
- Town
- Hove, East Sussex
- Postcode districts
- BN1, BN3 and BN41
- Nearby
- Brighton (1 mile), Portslade (2 miles) and Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles)
- Price region
- South East
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach PIV in Hove
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.
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 Hove
| 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.
When to get it looked at
- The house feels stuffy and damp rather than cold
- Washing dried indoors makes everything worse
- You have no loft but still need whole-flat ventilation (wall unit)
Rules that apply in England
English building work follows Approved Document F (2021 edition) for ventilation rates, installation and commissioning. It sets extract rates for kitchens, bathrooms and utilities and asks for mechanical ventilation to be commissioned and recorded.
Questions from Hove
What is the price of a PIV unit in Hove?
Guide prices for Hove 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.
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.
Is the survey free in Hove?
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 do I get a price for a PIV unit in Hove?
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.
Tell us whether your Hove home has a loft and we can price a PIV unit before visiting.
PIV near Hove
More services in Hove
Get a guide price in two minutes
Answer a few questions for a price range, or send photos and we will come back to you with a written quote.