PIV Installation Cambridge
Condensation, black mould and positive input ventilation specialists covering Cambridge and the CB postcode area.
Local East Midlands engineer. Survey-install: we assess, confirm the system will fix it, and fit it the same day. 60-day money-back guarantee.
Condensation and Mould in Cambridge Homes
Cambridge's Victorian terraces around Mill Road, Romsey and Chesterton have solid walls that run cold, and many are let to students and professionals who dry washing indoors. The 1930s semis in Cherry Hinton and the post-war estates in Arbury and King's Hedges have lofts well suited to PIV. Out towards Ely and the fens, bungalows and exposed properties get condensation as soon as the temperature drops.
Whatever the house, the mechanism is the same: warm moist air from cooking, showering, drying washing and breathing meets a cold surface and condenses. Wipe it away and it's back tomorrow. Paint over the mould and it's back in a month. The only lasting fix is to get the moisture out of the house, which is what ventilation does.
Our engineer is based near Chatteris, under half an hour from Cambridge, so we can usually get to you within days rather than weeks.
What We Do in Cambridge
Positive input ventilation (PIV). A heated unit in the loft or on a wall that pushes a gentle supply of fresh filtered air through the whole house, so moist air is forced out. The long-term cure for condensation.
Mould removal and treatment. Existing black mould cleaned and treated, with anti-mould paint and whole-property fogging available, so you start from clean.
Extractor fans. Kitchen and bathroom fans that actually move air, replacing the ones that hum and do nothing.
Honest diagnosis. If it's a leak, rising damp or a building defect rather than condensation, we tell you and there's no charge for the visit.
How Positive Input Ventilation Works
A PIV unit introduces a continuous, low-volume supply of filtered air into the home, usually through a diffuser in the hallway ceiling. That creates slight positive pressure inside the house, so the stale, humid air is pushed out through trickle vents, fans and the natural gaps every house has.
Condensation on windows and cold walls drops within days
Humidity is controlled through the whole house, not one room
The damp conditions mould needs are removed, so it doesn't return
Runs continuously for pennies a day; the heated models keep incoming air comfortable in winter
Full explanation in our guide to how positive input ventilation works.
Which PIV Units We Fit
Nuaire Drimaster Heat HCS: loft-mounted, heated, with a hallway control
Vent-Axia Pozidry Pro: loft-mounted, heated
Airvent Loft: loft-mounted, heated
Vent-Axia Compact Pro: wall-mounted, heated, for homes and flats without a usable loft
Every installation includes all electrical connections, ducting, ancillaries, commissioning and electrical testing, with a 5-year parts and 1-year labour warranty. We choose the unit for the property, not the other way round.
What Happens When You Call
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Phone, or send a couple of photos through the website. We'll tell you straight away whether it sounds like something we can fix.
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Our engineer visits, checks the moisture, ventilation and loft, and confirms what's causing it.
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If PIV is the answer we quote on the spot and, if you're happy, fit it there and then. The price on the quote doesn't change. If it isn't the answer, no charge.
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We commission the system, show you the controls and the filter, and we're on the phone if you need us.
How Much Does PIV Installation Cost in Cambridge?
The quote depends on the system, your property's layout and the electrical work needed: loft or wall unit, heated or not, loft access, and whether any extraction needs upgrading at the same time. For typical UK figures see our PIV installation cost guide. We give one fixed price before any work starts.
Why Choose Condensation Cured for PIV Installation in Cambridge?
Independent: we recommend what the property needs, not one brand
Survey-install: assessed, confirmed and fitted in one visit
Fixed quotation, no changes on the day
60-day no-quibble money-back guarantee
5-year parts and 1-year labour warranty on every system
Mould treatment and extractor fans from the same engineer, same visit
Areas We Cover Around Cambridge
Our East Midlands engineer covers Cambridge and the surrounding area, including Cherry Hinton, Chesterton, Arbury, Trumpington, Histon, Sawston, Great Shelford, Ely, Newmarket, Haverhill, Saffron Walden, St Ives, Huntingdon and Royston.
We take enquiries from all CB postcodes and from across Cambridgeshire.
Local East Midlands engineer. Survey-install: we assess, confirm the system will fix it, and fit it the same day. 60-day money-back guarantee.
PIV Installation Cambridge FAQs
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Our engineer is based locally, so most Cambridge and Ely visits are within a few days. Call 0800 433 2063 or send us a photo of the problem and we'll come back to you the same day.
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It depends on the unit, the property layout, loft access and the electrical work needed. We quote per property, and the price on the quote is fixed. Call 0800 433 2063 or request a quote online for a figure for your home.
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Correctly specified systems provide gentle background airflow. The heated models we fit temper the incoming air in winter, so the home stays comfortable.
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No. PIV stops it coming back by removing the damp conditions. Existing mould needs treating first, which we do on the same visit.
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Yes. Extractor fans remove moisture at source in the kitchen and bathroom; PIV handles continuous background ventilation for the whole house. They work together.
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Most straightforward loft installations take two to three hours and are done on the same visit as the assessment.
Arrange Your PIV Installation Quote in Peterborough
If condensation, poor air quality or recurring mould is affecting your home, our team can help identify whether positive input ventilation is the right solution.
We'll discuss your property, recommend suitable options and provide a clear quotation for the work required.
Contact Condensation Cured today to speak with our PIV installation team and arrange your quotation.
