Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Ashby-de-la-Zouch and DE11, DE12 and LE65.
- From £775 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
If your Ashby-de-la-Zouch flat has no loft, a wall-mounted PIV unit does the same job through an outside wall.
Customers in Ashby-de-la-Zouch can get a guide price online in a couple of minutes. It uses East Midlands rates, which is what we would charge for the same job anywhere in Leicestershire. The survey is free for new installations on the UK mainland, and the quote that follows is fixed and in writing.
PIV in Ashby-de-la-Zouch at a glance
- Town
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire
- Postcode districts
- DE11, DE12 and LE65
- Nearby
- Swadlincote (4 miles), Coalville (5 miles) and Shepshed (8 miles)
- Price region
- East Midlands
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach PIV in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
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.
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 Ashby-de-la-Zouch
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted (per home) | £775–£1,375 inc VAT |
| Wall-mounted PIV unit for a flat (core drilled through an outside wall) (per flat) | £975–£1,650 inc VAT |
| Heater module or heated PIV unit (extra over a standard unit) (extra) | £140–£290 inc VAT |
Guide prices using East Midlands 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
- 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 Ashby-de-la-Zouch
What area around Ashby-de-la-Zouch do you work in?
All of Leicestershire. Near Ashby-de-la-Zouch that includes Swadlincote, Coalville, Shepshed and Burton upon Trent.
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 Ashby-de-la-Zouch and nearby?
Yes. We cover Ashby-de-la-Zouch and nearby places including Swadlincote, Coalville, Shepshed and Burton upon Trent. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
What is the price of a PIV unit in Ashby-de-la-Zouch?
Guide prices for Ashby-de-la-Zouch use East Midlands rates: positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted is typically £775 to £1,375 inc VAT per home. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Most Ashby-de-la-Zouch PIV jobs are done in half a day, so ask about the next available date.
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