Totton, Hampshire
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Totton
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Totton and SO15, SO16 and SO40.
- From £875 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
If your Totton flat has no loft, a wall-mounted PIV unit does the same job through an outside wall.
Whether the property is in the middle of Totton or one of the villages around it, the process is the same: a look at the building, a written price, then fitting and testing on the agreed day.
PIV in Totton at a glance
- Town
- Totton, Hampshire
- Postcode districts
- SO15, SO16 and SO40
- Nearby
- Southampton (4 miles), Portswood (4 miles) and Romsey (5 miles)
- Price region
- South East
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
PIV for Totton homes
Loft air is usually a little warmer and drier than outside air, and the unit filters it before it comes down into the house. Many units have a temperature sensor that reduces the flow or switches to a heater module on cold days, so the incoming air does not feel like a draught.
PIV with fan upgrades
PIV plus humidity-controlled extract fans in the kitchen and bathroom for the most stubborn condensation.
Loft-mounted PIV
The most common option for houses with a loft. Usually fitted in half a day.
Guide prices in Totton
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted (per home) | £875–£1,525 inc VAT |
| Wall-mounted PIV unit for a flat (core drilled through an outside wall) (per flat) | £1,100–£1,875 inc VAT |
| Heater module or heated PIV unit (extra over a standard unit) (extra) | £160–£325 inc VAT |
These ranges use our South East rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
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 Totton
Is the survey free in Totton?
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.
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.
Can PIV be fitted in a flat?
Yes. Flats without loft space use a wall-mounted PIV unit that draws air from outside through an outside wall.
How do I get a price for a PIV unit in Totton?
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 Totton do you work in?
All of Hampshire. Near Totton that includes Southampton, Portswood, Romsey and Woolston.
Book a free Totton survey and we will say honestly whether PIV, extract fans or both are needed.
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