Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Abingdon
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Abingdon and OX4, OX13 and OX14.
- From £875 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
Condensation in Abingdon homes usually has one of two answers: better extract fans, or PIV as well.
Work in Abingdon follows the rules for England and finishes with a written record of what was fitted and how it was set up.
PIV in Abingdon at a glance
- Town
- Abingdon, Oxfordshire
- Postcode districts
- OX4, OX13 and OX14
- Nearby
- Didcot (5 miles), Cowley (5 miles) and Oxford (6 miles)
- Price region
- South East
- 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.
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 Abingdon
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted (per home) | £875–£1,525 inc VAT |
| Wall-mounted PIV unit for a flat (core drilled through an outside wall) (per flat) | £1,100–£1,875 inc VAT |
| Heater module or heated PIV unit (extra over a standard unit) (extra) | £160–£325 inc VAT |
These ranges use our South East rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
When to get it looked at
- You have no loft but still need whole-flat ventilation (wall unit)
- Streaming windows on most mornings in winter
- Black mould on window reveals and in corners of bedrooms
Rules that apply in England
In England, ventilation is covered by Part F of the Building Regulations and its guidance, Approved Document F (2021 edition). For homes, it sets minimum extract rates such as 15 litres a second for a bathroom and 30 or 60 for a kitchen, and expects mechanical systems to be airflow-tested.
Questions from Abingdon
Do you cover Abingdon and nearby?
Yes. We cover Abingdon and nearby places including Didcot, Cowley, Oxford and Wantage. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
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 long does PIV installation take?
A loft unit is normally fitted in two to four hours, including the diffuser and electrical connection.
What is the price of a PIV unit in Abingdon?
Guide prices for Abingdon use South East rates: positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted is typically £875 to £1,525 inc VAT per home. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Is the survey free in Abingdon?
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.
Most Abingdon PIV jobs are done in half a day, so ask about the next available date.
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