Oadby, Leicestershire
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Oadby
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Oadby and LE2, LE5 and LE18.
- From £775 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
For a typical Oadby semi or terrace, a loft PIV unit is often the quickest way to dry the house out.
Whether the property is in the middle of Oadby or one of the villages around it, the process is the same: a look at the building, a written price, then fitting and testing on the agreed day.
PIV in Oadby at a glance
- Town
- Oadby, Leicestershire
- Postcode districts
- LE2, LE5 and LE18
- Nearby
- Evington (1 mile), Wigston Magna (2 miles) and Aylestone (3 miles)
- Price region
- East Midlands
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
PIV for Oadby homes
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 Oadby
| 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 |
Guide prices using East Midlands rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.
When to get it looked at
- The house feels stuffy and damp rather than cold
- Washing dried indoors makes everything worse
- You have no loft but still need whole-flat ventilation (wall unit)
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 Oadby
What is the price of a PIV unit in Oadby?
Guide prices for Oadby 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.
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.
Is the survey free in Oadby?
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.
How do I get a price for a PIV unit in Oadby?
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.
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