Felixstowe, Suffolk
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Felixstowe
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Felixstowe and CO12, IP10 and IP11.
- From £825 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
If your Felixstowe flat has no loft, a wall-mounted PIV unit does the same job through an outside wall.
Felixstowe is about 144 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book Felixstowe visits by appointment and confirm the date in writing. The survey is free for new installations on the UK mainland, and the quote that follows is fixed and in writing.
PIV in Felixstowe at a glance
- Town
- Felixstowe, Suffolk
- Postcode districts
- CO12, IP10 and IP11
- Nearby
- Harwich (3 miles), Kesgrave (8 miles) and Walton-on-the-Naze (9 miles)
- Price region
- East of England
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
PIV for Felixstowe 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.
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 Felixstowe
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted (per home) | £825–£1,475 inc VAT |
| Wall-mounted PIV unit for a flat (core drilled through an outside wall) (per flat) | £1,050–£1,775 inc VAT |
| Heater module or heated PIV unit (extra over a standard unit) (extra) | £150–£310 inc VAT |
East of England rates shown. Prices include VAT at 20%. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.
Signs it is time to call us
- Streaming windows on most mornings in winter
- Black mould on window reveals and in corners of bedrooms
- Musty smell in wardrobes or behind furniture
Rules that apply in England
English building work follows Approved Document F (2021 edition) for ventilation rates, installation and commissioning. 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 Felixstowe
How do I get a price for a PIV unit in Felixstowe?
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.
Does PIV really stop condensation?
PIV reduces condensation in most homes because it dilutes moist air and keeps it moving, but it works best alongside working extract fans in the kitchen and bathroom. Leaks, rising damp or a cold bridge need fixing separately.
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.
What area around Felixstowe do you work in?
All of Suffolk. Near Felixstowe that includes Harwich, Kesgrave, Walton-on-the-Naze and Woodbridge.
Do you cover Felixstowe and nearby?
Yes. We cover Felixstowe and nearby places including Harwich, Kesgrave, Walton-on-the-Naze and Woodbridge. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
We will check the existing fans in your Felixstowe home at the same visit, because PIV works best with them working.
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