Newhaven, East Sussex
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Newhaven
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Newhaven and BN9, BN10 and BN25.
- From £875 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
PIV is often a good fix for Newhaven homes with condensation on every window.
Customers in Newhaven 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. The survey is free for new installations on the UK mainland, and the quote that follows is fixed and in writing.
PIV in Newhaven at a glance
- Town
- Newhaven, East Sussex
- Postcode districts
- BN9, BN10 and BN25
- Nearby
- Seaford (3 miles), Peacehaven (3 miles) and Rottingdean (5 miles)
- Price region
- South East
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach PIV in Newhaven
It does not replace extract fans: kitchens and bathrooms still need their own extract to remove steam at source. On survey we check the loft, the landing position and the existing fans, and we tell you if PIV is not the right answer.
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 Newhaven
| 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
- Black mould on window reveals and in corners of bedrooms
- Musty smell in wardrobes or behind furniture
- The house feels stuffy and damp rather than cold
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 Newhaven
What area around Newhaven do you work in?
All of East Sussex. Near Newhaven that includes Seaford, Peacehaven, Rottingdean and Lewes.
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.
Do you cover Newhaven and nearby?
Yes. We cover Newhaven and nearby places including Seaford, Peacehaven, Rottingdean and Lewes. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
What is the price of a PIV unit in Newhaven?
Guide prices for Newhaven 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 Newhaven home online, then confirm it on a free survey.
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