Leicester, Leicestershire
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Leicester
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Leicester and LE1, LE3, LE4 and LE5.
- From £775 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
PIV can suit Leicester houses and flats because it treats the whole home from one quiet unit.
Customers in Leicester 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. We survey first, free of charge for new installations on the mainland, then send a fixed written quote.
PIV in Leicester at a glance
- Town
- Leicester, Leicestershire
- Postcode districts
- LE1, LE3, LE4 and LE5
- Nearby
- Belgrave (1 mile), Humberstone (2 miles) and Birstall (2 miles)
- Price region
- East Midlands
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach PIV in Leicester
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 Leicester
| 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.
Common reasons people call
- 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
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 Leicester
Do you cover Leicester and nearby?
Yes. We cover Leicester and nearby places including Belgrave, Humberstone, Birstall and Braunstone. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
How much does PIV cost to run?
A standard PIV unit uses very little electricity, comparable to a low-energy light bulb on normal speed. A heated unit costs more in cold spells because the heater switches on when loft air is cold.
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.
What is the price of a PIV unit in Leicester?
Guide prices for Leicester 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.
Is the survey free in Leicester?
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.
Get a PIV guide price for your Leicester home online, then confirm it on a free survey.
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