Taunton, Somerset
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Taunton
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Taunton and TA1, TA2 and TA3.
- From £825 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
If your Taunton flat has no loft, a wall-mounted PIV unit does the same job through an outside wall.
Customers in Taunton can get a guide price online in a couple of minutes. It uses South West rates, which is what we would charge for the same job anywhere in Somerset. The survey is free for new installations on the UK mainland, and the quote that follows is fixed and in writing.
PIV in Taunton at a glance
- Town
- Taunton, Somerset
- Postcode districts
- TA1, TA2 and TA3
- Nearby
- Bridgwater (9 miles), Chard (12 miles) and Honiton (15 miles)
- Price region
- South West
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
PIV for Taunton homes
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 Taunton
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted (per home) | £825–£1,450 inc VAT |
| Wall-mounted PIV unit for a flat (core drilled through an outside wall) (per flat) | £1,025–£1,775 inc VAT |
| Heater module or heated PIV unit (extra over a standard unit) (extra) | £150–£305 inc VAT |
Guide prices using South West rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.
Signs it is time to call us
- 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
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 Taunton
What area around Taunton do you work in?
All of Somerset. Near Taunton that includes Bridgwater, Chard, Honiton and Burnham-on-Sea.
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.
Do you cover Taunton and nearby?
Yes. We cover Taunton and nearby places including Bridgwater, Chard, Honiton and Burnham-on-Sea. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
What is the price of a PIV unit in Taunton?
Guide prices for Taunton use South West rates: positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted is typically £825 to £1,450 inc VAT per home. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
We will check the existing fans in your Taunton home at the same visit, because PIV works best with them working.
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