Penicuik, Lothians
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Penicuik
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Penicuik and EH24, EH25 and EH26.
- From £775 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
Condensation in Penicuik homes usually has one of two answers: better extract fans, or PIV as well.
Penicuik is about 233 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book Penicuik 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 Penicuik at a glance
- Town
- Penicuik, Lothians
- Postcode districts
- EH24, EH25 and EH26
- Nearby
- Bonnyrigg (6 miles), Dalkeith (8 miles) and Mayfield (8 miles)
- Price region
- Scotland
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach PIV in Penicuik
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.
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 Penicuik
| 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
In Scotland, ventilation is covered by the Building (Scotland) Regulations and section 3 of the Technical Handbooks, and most building work needs a building warrant first. We work to the Scottish ventilation standards and record the airflow achieved.
Questions from Penicuik
Is the survey free in Penicuik?
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.
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.
How do I get a price for a PIV unit in Penicuik?
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.
What area around Penicuik do you work in?
All of the Lothians. Near Penicuik that includes Bonnyrigg, Dalkeith, Mayfield and Edinburgh.
Most Penicuik PIV jobs are done in half a day, so ask about the next available date.
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