Braunstone, Leicestershire
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Braunstone
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Braunstone and LE1, LE2 and LE3.
- From £775 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
Condensation in Braunstone homes usually has one of two answers: better extract fans, or PIV as well.
We cover Braunstone and the surrounding LE1, LE2 and LE3 postcodes as part of our work across Leicestershire. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.
PIV in Braunstone at a glance
- Town
- Braunstone, Leicestershire
- Postcode districts
- LE1, LE2 and LE3
- Nearby
- Aylestone (2 miles), Leicester Forest East (2 miles) and Glenfield (2 miles)
- Price region
- East Midlands
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
What the work involves
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 Braunstone
| 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 |
East Midlands 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
- Musty smell in wardrobes or behind furniture
- The house feels stuffy and damp rather than cold
- Washing dried indoors makes everything worse
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). For homes, it sets minimum extract rates such as 15 litres a second for a bathroom and 30 or 60 for a kitchen, and expects mechanical systems to be airflow-tested.
Questions from Braunstone
Is the survey free in Braunstone?
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 Braunstone?
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 Braunstone do you work in?
All of Leicestershire. Near Braunstone that includes Aylestone, Leicester Forest East, Glenfield and Glen Parva.
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