Newport, Gwent
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Newport (Gwent)
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Newport and NP10, NP19 and NP20.
- From £750 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
If your Newport flat has no loft, a wall-mounted PIV unit does the same job through an outside wall.
Newport is about 81 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book Newport 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 Newport at a glance
- Town
- Newport, Gwent
- Postcode districts
- NP10, NP19 and NP20
- Nearby
- Risca (5 miles), Cwmbran (5 miles) and Abercarn (7 miles)
- Price region
- Wales
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach PIV in Newport
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 Newport
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted (per home) | £750–£1,325 inc VAT |
| Wall-mounted PIV unit for a flat (core drilled through an outside wall) (per flat) | £950–£1,600 inc VAT |
| Heater module or heated PIV unit (extra over a standard unit) (extra) | £140–£280 inc VAT |
Guide prices using Wales 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
- 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 Wales
In Wales, ventilation follows the Welsh Approved Document F rather than the English version, with building control checking notifiable work. Extract rates and commissioning are checked against the Welsh guidance on every job.
Questions from Newport
What area around Newport do you work in?
All of Gwent. Near Newport that includes Risca, Cwmbran, Abercarn and Pontypool.
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.
Do you cover Newport and nearby?
Yes. We cover Newport and nearby places including Risca, Cwmbran, Abercarn and Pontypool. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
What is the price of a PIV unit in Newport?
Guide prices for Newport use Wales rates: positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted is typically £750 to £1,325 inc VAT per home. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Book a free Newport survey and we will say honestly whether PIV, extract fans or both are needed.
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