Basildon, Essex
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Basildon
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Basildon and SS13, SS14, SS15 and SS16.
- From £825 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
PIV can suit Basildon houses and flats because it treats the whole home from one quiet unit.
Work in Basildon follows the rules for England and finishes with a written record of what was fitted and how it was set up.
PIV in Basildon at a glance
- Town
- Basildon, Essex
- Postcode districts
- SS13, SS14, SS15 and SS16
- Nearby
- Pitsea (2 miles), Stanford-le-Hope (3 miles) and Wickford (4 miles)
- Price region
- East of England
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
What the work involves
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.
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 Basildon
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted (per home) | £825–£1,475 inc VAT |
| Wall-mounted PIV unit for a flat (core drilled through an outside wall) (per flat) | £1,050–£1,775 inc VAT |
| Heater module or heated PIV unit (extra over a standard unit) (extra) | £150–£310 inc VAT |
Guide prices using East of England rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.
Common reasons people call
- 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. 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 Basildon
What is the price of a PIV unit in Basildon?
Guide prices for Basildon use East of England rates: positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted is typically £825 to £1,475 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 Basildon?
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 Basildon?
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