Livingston, Lothians
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Livingston
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Livingston and EH52, EH53 and EH54.
- From £775 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
For a typical Livingston semi or terrace, a loft PIV unit is often the quickest way to dry the house out.
Livingston is about 240 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book Livingston visits by appointment and confirm the date in writing. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.
PIV in Livingston at a glance
- Town
- Livingston, Lothians
- Postcode districts
- EH52, EH53 and EH54
- Nearby
- Broxburn (3 miles), Bathgate (5 miles) and Linlithgow (6 miles)
- Price region
- Scotland
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
What the work involves
It does not replace extract fans: kitchens and bathrooms still need their own extract to remove steam at source. On survey we check the loft, the landing position and the existing fans, and we tell you if PIV is not the right answer.
Loft-mounted PIV
The most common option for houses with a loft. Usually fitted in half a day.
Heated PIV
A heater module tempers the incoming air in cold weather. Useful in homes where people feel draughts.
Guide prices in Livingston
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted (per home) | £775–£1,350 inc VAT |
| Wall-mounted PIV unit for a flat (core drilled through an outside wall) (per flat) | £950–£1,625 inc VAT |
| Heater module or heated PIV unit (extra over a standard unit) (extra) | £140–£285 inc VAT |
Scotland rates shown. Prices include VAT at 20%. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.
When to get it looked at
- 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 Scotland
Scottish projects follow the Technical Handbooks (section 3, Environment) under the Building (Scotland) Regulations, usually with a building warrant. Extract and whole-home rates are designed to the Scottish standards and measured at handover.
Questions from Livingston
What area around Livingston do you work in?
All of the Lothians. Near Livingston that includes Broxburn, Bathgate, Linlithgow and Whitburn.
How long does PIV installation take?
A loft unit is normally fitted in two to four hours, including the diffuser and electrical connection.
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.
Do you cover Livingston and nearby?
Yes. We cover Livingston and nearby places including Broxburn, Bathgate, Linlithgow and Whitburn. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
What is the price of a PIV unit in Livingston?
Guide prices for Livingston use Scotland rates: positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted is typically £775 to £1,350 inc VAT per home. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
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