Acocks Green, West Midlands
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Acocks Green
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Acocks Green and B25, B26 and B27.
- From £795 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
We fit loft and wall-mounted PIV units across Acocks Green, after checking the house first.
Whether the property is in the middle of Acocks Green or one of the villages around it, the process is the same: a look at the building, a written price, then fitting and testing on the agreed day.
PIV in Acocks Green at a glance
- Town
- Acocks Green, West Midlands
- Postcode districts
- B25, B26 and B27
- Nearby
- Shirley (3 miles), Solihull (3 miles) and Washwood Heath (4 miles)
- Price region
- West Midlands
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
PIV for Acocks Green 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 Acocks Green
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted (per home) | £795–£1,395 inc VAT |
| Wall-mounted PIV unit for a flat (core drilled through an outside wall) (per flat) | £995–£1,695 inc VAT |
| Heater module or heated PIV unit (extra over a standard unit) (extra) | £145–£295 inc VAT |
West Midlands rates shown. Prices include VAT at 20%. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.
Common reasons people call
- The house feels stuffy and damp rather than cold
- Washing dried indoors makes everything worse
- You have no loft but still need whole-flat ventilation (wall unit)
Rules that apply in England
In England, ventilation is covered by Part F of the Building Regulations and its guidance, Approved Document F (2021 edition). It sets extract rates for kitchens, bathrooms and utilities and asks for mechanical ventilation to be commissioned and recorded.
Questions from Acocks Green
What area around Acocks Green do you work in?
All of the West Midlands. Near Acocks Green that includes Shirley, Solihull, Washwood Heath and Chelmsley Wood.
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.
Do you cover Acocks Green and nearby?
Yes. We cover Acocks Green and nearby places including Shirley, Solihull, Washwood Heath and Chelmsley Wood. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
What is the price of a PIV unit in Acocks Green?
Guide prices for Acocks Green use West Midlands rates: positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted is typically £795 to £1,395 inc VAT per home. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
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