Aston, West Midlands
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Aston
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Aston and B6, B7 and B19.
- From £795 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
For a typical Aston semi or terrace, a loft PIV unit is often the quickest way to dry the house out.
For positive input ventilation (PIV) in Aston, 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 Aston at a glance
- Town
- Aston, West Midlands
- Postcode districts
- B6, B7 and B19
- Nearby
- Hockley (1 mile), Birmingham (2 miles) and Washwood Heath (2 miles)
- Price region
- West Midlands
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach PIV in Aston
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 Aston
| 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 |
Guide prices using West Midlands rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.
When to get it looked at
- 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 Aston
What area around Aston do you work in?
All of the West Midlands. Near Aston that includes Hockley, Birmingham, Washwood Heath and Smethwick.
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.
Do you cover Aston and nearby?
Yes. We cover Aston and nearby places including Hockley, Birmingham, Washwood Heath and Smethwick. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
What is the price of a PIV unit in Aston?
Guide prices for Aston 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.
We will check the existing fans in your Aston home at the same visit, because PIV works best with them working.
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