Strood, Kent
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Strood
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Strood and ME1, ME2 and ME4.
- From £875 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
Condensation in Strood homes usually has one of two answers: better extract fans, or PIV as well.
Whether the property is in the middle of Strood 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 Strood at a glance
- Town
- Strood, Kent
- Postcode districts
- ME1, ME2 and ME4
- Nearby
- Rochester (1 mile), Chatham (2 miles) and Gillingham (3 miles)
- Price region
- South East
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
PIV for Strood homes
PIV works well in houses and flats with general condensation on windows and cold walls. It does not replace extract fans: kitchens and bathrooms still need their own extract to remove steam at source.
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 Strood
| 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 |
South East rates shown. Prices include VAT at 20%. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.
When to get it looked at
- 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 Strood
What area around Strood do you work in?
All of Kent. Near Strood that includes Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Snodland.
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.
Do you cover Strood and nearby?
Yes. We cover Strood and nearby places including Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Snodland. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
What is the price of a PIV unit in Strood?
Guide prices for Strood 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.
We will check the existing fans in your Strood home at the same visit, because PIV works best with them working.
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