Home ventilation, Rutland
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Rutland
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation, across Rutland.
- From £775 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
Condensation in Rutland homes usually has one of two answers: better extract fans, or PIV as well.
We carry out positive input ventilation (PIV) across Rutland, including Oakham. Prices use East Midlands rates. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.
PIV in Rutland at a glance
- Area
- Rutland
- Towns listed
- 1, largest Oakham
- Postcode districts
- LE15
- Price region
- East Midlands
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
What the work involves
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. 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.
PIV with fan upgrades
PIV plus humidity-controlled extract fans in the kitchen and bathroom for the most stubborn condensation.
Guide prices in Rutland
| 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 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.
How the job runs
- Survey
- Fixed quote
- Install
- Set up
- Hand over
Towns we cover in Rutland
Questions about positive input ventilation (PIV) in Rutland
Which towns in Rutland do you cover?
All of Rutland, including Oakham. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.
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.
Are prices different in Rutland?
Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Rutland we use East Midlands rates, so positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted is typically £775 to £1,375 inc VAT per home.
Is the survey free in Rutland?
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.
We will check the existing fans in your Rutland home at the same visit, because PIV works best with them working.
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