Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Melton Mowbray
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Melton Mowbray and LE13 and LE14.
- From £775 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
For a typical Melton Mowbray semi or terrace, a loft PIV unit is often the quickest way to dry the house out.
For positive input ventilation (PIV) in Melton Mowbray, send us the postcode, a few photos and a rough idea of the rooms involved. We will tell you what we would fit and roughly what it costs before arranging a visit.
PIV in Melton Mowbray at a glance
- Town
- Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
- Postcode districts
- LE13 and LE14
- Nearby
- Oakham (9 miles), Syston (9 miles) and Mountsorrel (12 miles)
- Price region
- East Midlands
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
What the work involves
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. Flats without a loft use a wall-mounted unit that draws air from outside through a cored hole.
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 Melton Mowbray
| 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 |
These ranges use our East Midlands rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
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
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 Melton Mowbray
What area around Melton Mowbray do you work in?
All of Leicestershire. Near Melton Mowbray that includes Oakham, Syston, Mountsorrel and Humberstone.
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.
Do you cover Melton Mowbray and nearby?
Yes. We cover Melton Mowbray and nearby places including Oakham, Syston, Mountsorrel and Humberstone. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
What is the price of a PIV unit in Melton Mowbray?
Guide prices for Melton Mowbray 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.
Get a PIV guide price for your Melton Mowbray home online, then confirm it on a free survey.
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