Hockley, West Midlands
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Hockley
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Hockley and B18, B19 and B20.
- From £795 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
Condensation in Hockley homes usually has one of two answers: better extract fans, or PIV as well.
For positive input ventilation (PIV) in Hockley, 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 Hockley at a glance
- Town
- Hockley, West Midlands
- Postcode districts
- B18, B19 and B20
- Nearby
- Aston (1 mile), Birmingham (2 miles) and Smethwick (2 miles)
- Price region
- West Midlands
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
What the work involves
It does not replace extract fans: kitchens and bathrooms still need their own extract to remove steam at source. On survey we check the loft, the landing position and the existing fans, and we tell you if PIV is not the right answer.
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 Hockley
| 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
- 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 Hockley
What area around Hockley do you work in?
All of the West Midlands. Near Hockley that includes Aston, Birmingham, Smethwick and West Bromwich.
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.
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.
Do you cover Hockley and nearby?
Yes. We cover Hockley and nearby places including Aston, Birmingham, Smethwick and West Bromwich. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
What is the price of a PIV unit in Hockley?
Guide prices for Hockley 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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