Ickenham, Greater London
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Ickenham
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Ickenham and HA4, UB9 and UB10.
- From £950 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
If your Ickenham flat has no loft, a wall-mounted PIV unit does the same job through an outside wall.
Ickenham is about 92 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book Ickenham visits by appointment and confirm the date in writing. The survey is free for new installations on the UK mainland, and the quote that follows is fixed and in writing.
PIV in Ickenham at a glance
- Town
- Ickenham, Greater London
- Postcode districts
- HA4, UB9 and UB10
- Nearby
- Ruislip (1 mile), Ruislip Manor (2 miles) and South Ruislip (2 miles)
- Price region
- London
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
PIV for Ickenham homes
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.
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 Ickenham
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted (per home) | £950–£1,675 inc VAT |
| Wall-mounted PIV unit for a flat (core drilled through an outside wall) (per flat) | £1,200–£2,025 inc VAT |
| Heater module or heated PIV unit (extra over a standard unit) (extra) | £175–£355 inc VAT |
Guide prices using London 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
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 Ickenham
What area around Ickenham do you work in?
All of Greater London. Near Ickenham that includes Ruislip, Ruislip Manor, South Ruislip and Uxbridge.
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 Ickenham and nearby?
Yes. We cover Ickenham and nearby places including Ruislip, Ruislip Manor, South Ruislip and Uxbridge. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
What is the price of a PIV unit in Ickenham?
Guide prices for Ickenham use London rates: positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted is typically £950 to £1,675 inc VAT per home. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
We will check the existing fans in your Ickenham home at the same visit, because PIV works best with them working.
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