Reigate, Surrey
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Reigate
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Reigate and RH1, RH2 and RH3.
- From £875 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
For a typical Reigate semi or terrace, a loft PIV unit is often the quickest way to dry the house out.
For positive input ventilation (PIV) in Reigate, send us the postcode, a few photos and a rough idea of the rooms involved. We will tell you what we would fit and roughly what it costs before arranging a visit.
PIV in Reigate at a glance
- Town
- Reigate, Surrey
- Postcode districts
- RH1, RH2 and RH3
- Nearby
- Redhill (2 miles), Horley (5 miles) and Dorking (6 miles)
- Price region
- South East
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach PIV in Reigate
PIV works well in houses and flats with general condensation on windows and cold walls. It does not replace extract fans: kitchens and bathrooms still need their own extract to remove steam at source.
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 Reigate
| 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
- 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 Reigate
Do you cover Reigate and nearby?
Yes. We cover Reigate and nearby places including Redhill, Horley, Dorking and Banstead. 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 Reigate?
Guide prices for Reigate 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 Reigate?
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.
Book a free Reigate survey and we will say honestly whether PIV, extract fans or both are needed.
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