Folkestone, Kent
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Folkestone
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Folkestone and CT18, CT19 and CT20.
- From £875 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
We fit loft and wall-mounted PIV units across Folkestone, after checking the house first.
Folkestone is about 166 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book Folkestone visits by appointment and confirm the date in writing. We survey first, free of charge for new installations on the mainland, then send a fixed written quote.
PIV in Folkestone at a glance
- Town
- Folkestone, Kent
- Postcode districts
- CT18, CT19 and CT20
- Nearby
- Hythe (4 miles), Dover (7 miles) and Ashford (14 miles)
- Price region
- South East
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
What the work involves
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. Flats without a loft use a wall-mounted unit that draws air from outside through a cored hole.
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 Folkestone
| 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.
Common reasons people call
- 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
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 Folkestone
What area around Folkestone do you work in?
All of Kent. Near Folkestone that includes Hythe, Dover, Ashford and Deal.
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 long does PIV installation take?
A loft unit is normally fitted in two to four hours, including the diffuser and electrical connection.
Do you cover Folkestone and nearby?
Yes. We cover Folkestone and nearby places including Hythe, Dover, Ashford and Deal. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
What is the price of a PIV unit in Folkestone?
Guide prices for Folkestone use South East rates: positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted is typically £875 to £1,525 inc VAT per home. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Get a PIV guide price for your Folkestone home online, then confirm it on a free survey.
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