Newmarket, Suffolk
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Newmarket
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Newmarket and CB8.
- From £825 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
If your Newmarket flat has no loft, a wall-mounted PIV unit does the same job through an outside wall.
Newmarket is about 100 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book Newmarket 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 Newmarket at a glance
- Town
- Newmarket, Suffolk
- Postcode districts
- CB8
- Nearby
- Mildenhall (8 miles), Haverhill (11 miles) and Ely (12 miles)
- Price region
- East of England
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
What the work involves
Loft air is usually a little warmer and drier than outside air, and the unit filters it before it comes down into the house. 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.
PIV with fan upgrades
PIV plus humidity-controlled extract fans in the kitchen and bathroom for the most stubborn condensation.
Loft-mounted PIV
The most common option for houses with a loft. Usually fitted in half a day.
Guide prices in Newmarket
| 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 |
Guide prices using East of England 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
- 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 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 Newmarket
Is the survey free in Newmarket?
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.
How long does PIV installation take?
A loft unit is normally fitted in two to four hours, including the diffuser and electrical connection.
How much does PIV cost to install?
A loft-mounted PIV unit usually costs £795 to £1,395 including VAT supplied and fitted, and £995 to £1,695 for a wall-mounted unit in a flat. A heater module adds around £145 to £295.
How do I get a price for a PIV unit in Newmarket?
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 Newmarket do you work in?
All of Suffolk. Near Newmarket that includes Mildenhall, Haverhill, Ely and Cambridge.
Send a photo of your loft hatch area and landing ceiling for a quicker Newmarket quote.
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