Hinckley, Leicestershire
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Hinckley
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Hinckley and CV11, LE9 and LE10.
- From £775 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
PIV is often a good fix for Hinckley homes with condensation on every window.
Work in Hinckley follows the rules for England and finishes with a written record of what was fitted and how it was set up.
PIV in Hinckley at a glance
- Town
- Hinckley, Leicestershire
- Postcode districts
- CV11, LE9 and LE10
- Nearby
- Earl Shilton (4 miles), Nuneaton (4 miles) and Bedworth (6 miles)
- Price region
- East Midlands
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach PIV in Hinckley
Flats without a loft use a wall-mounted unit that draws air from outside through a cored hole. PIV works well in houses and flats with general condensation on windows and cold walls.
Heated PIV
A heater module tempers the incoming air in cold weather. Useful in homes where people feel draughts.
Wall-mounted PIV for flats
Draws air from outside through an outside wall. Suits flats and homes with no loft space.
Guide prices in Hinckley
| 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.
Signs it is time to call us
- Streaming windows on most mornings in winter
- Black mould on window reveals and in corners of bedrooms
- Musty smell in wardrobes or behind furniture
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 Hinckley
What area around Hinckley do you work in?
All of Leicestershire. Near Hinckley that includes Earl Shilton, Nuneaton, Bedworth and Hartshill.
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.
Does PIV really stop condensation?
PIV reduces condensation in most homes because it dilutes moist air and keeps it moving, but it works best alongside working extract fans in the kitchen and bathroom. Leaks, rising damp or a cold bridge need fixing separately.
Do you cover Hinckley and nearby?
Yes. We cover Hinckley and nearby places including Earl Shilton, Nuneaton, Bedworth and Hartshill. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
What is the price of a PIV unit in Hinckley?
Guide prices for Hinckley 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.
Tell us whether your Hinckley home has a loft and we can price a PIV unit before visiting.
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