Pitsea, Essex
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Pitsea
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Pitsea and SS13, SS14 and SS16.
- From £825 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
PIV is often a good fix for Pitsea homes with condensation on every window.
We cover Pitsea and the surrounding SS13, SS14 and SS16 postcodes as part of our work across Essex. The survey is free for new installations on the UK mainland, and the quote that follows is fixed and in writing.
PIV in Pitsea at a glance
- Town
- Pitsea, Essex
- Postcode districts
- SS13, SS14 and SS16
- Nearby
- Basildon (2 miles), South Benfleet (2 miles) and Wickford (3 miles)
- Price region
- East of England
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
PIV for Pitsea homes
PIV works well in houses and flats with general condensation on windows and cold walls. It does not replace extract fans: kitchens and bathrooms still need their own extract to remove steam at source.
Wall-mounted PIV for flats
Draws air from outside through an outside wall. Suits flats and homes with no loft space.
PIV with fan upgrades
PIV plus humidity-controlled extract fans in the kitchen and bathroom for the most stubborn condensation.
Guide prices in Pitsea
| 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 |
These ranges use our East of England rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
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 Pitsea
What is the price of a PIV unit in Pitsea?
Guide prices for Pitsea 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 much does PIV cost to run?
A standard PIV unit uses very little electricity, comparable to a low-energy light bulb on normal speed. A heated unit costs more in cold spells because the heater switches on when loft air is cold.
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.
Is the survey free in Pitsea?
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 Pitsea?
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.
We will check the existing fans in your Pitsea home at the same visit, because PIV works best with them working.
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