Kidderminster, Worcestershire
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Kidderminster
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Kidderminster and DY10, DY11 and DY12.
- From £795 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
For a typical Kidderminster semi or terrace, a loft PIV unit is often the quickest way to dry the house out.
Kidderminster is about 18 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book Kidderminster visits by appointment and confirm the date in writing. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.
PIV in Kidderminster at a glance
- Town
- Kidderminster, Worcestershire
- Postcode districts
- DY10, DY11 and DY12
- Nearby
- Stourport-on-Severn (4 miles), Stourbridge (6 miles) and Kingswinford (8 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.
Loft-mounted PIV
The most common option for houses with a loft. Usually fitted in half a day.
Heated PIV
A heater module tempers the incoming air in cold weather. Useful in homes where people feel draughts.
Guide prices in Kidderminster
| 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 |
These ranges use our West Midlands rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
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
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 Kidderminster
What is the price of a PIV unit in Kidderminster?
Guide prices for Kidderminster 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.
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.
Is the survey free in Kidderminster?
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 do I get a price for a PIV unit in Kidderminster?
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.
Most Kidderminster PIV jobs are done in half a day, so ask about the next available date.
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