Notting Hill, Greater London
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Notting Hill
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Notting Hill and W8, W10 and W11.
- From £950 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
Condensation in Notting Hill homes usually has one of two answers: better extract fans, or PIV as well.
Notting Hill is about 102 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book Notting Hill visits by appointment and confirm the date in writing. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.
PIV in Notting Hill at a glance
- Town
- Notting Hill, Greater London
- Postcode districts
- W8, W10 and W11
- Nearby
- Shepherds Bush (1 mile), Westbourne (1 mile) and Lancaster Gate (1 mile)
- Price region
- London
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach PIV in Notting Hill
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.
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 Notting Hill
| 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.
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
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 Notting Hill
Is the survey free in Notting Hill?
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 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.
How do I get a price for a PIV unit in Notting Hill?
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.
What area around Notting Hill do you work in?
All of Greater London. Near Notting Hill that includes Shepherds Bush, Westbourne, Lancaster Gate and Bayswater.
We will check the existing fans in your Notting Hill home at the same visit, because PIV works best with them working.
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