Mountsorrel, Leicestershire
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Mountsorrel
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Mountsorrel and LE4, LE7 and LE12.
- From £775 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
PIV can suit Mountsorrel houses and flats because it treats the whole home from one quiet unit.
For positive input ventilation (PIV) in Mountsorrel, 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 Mountsorrel at a glance
- Town
- Mountsorrel, Leicestershire
- Postcode districts
- LE4, LE7 and LE12
- Nearby
- Birstall (4 miles), Loughborough (4 miles) and Syston (4 miles)
- Price region
- East Midlands
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
PIV for Mountsorrel homes
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 Mountsorrel
| 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.
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 Mountsorrel
How do I get a price for a PIV unit in Mountsorrel?
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.
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.
What area around Mountsorrel do you work in?
All of Leicestershire. Near Mountsorrel that includes Birstall, Loughborough, Syston and Belgrave.
Do you cover Mountsorrel and nearby?
Yes. We cover Mountsorrel and nearby places including Birstall, Loughborough, Syston and Belgrave. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
Most Mountsorrel PIV jobs are done in half a day, so ask about the next available date.
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