RADON REDUCTION (NEW HOMES)
RADON REDUCTION (NEW HOMES)
RADON REDUCTION (NEW HOMES)
Offering installation of Radon reduction measures for existing homes and protective measures for new homes. Our team brings a wealth of experience in reducing harmful levels of Radon gas using well proven techniques.
Radon Protection UK's aim is to bring about awareness of the damage and risks associated with Radon Gas. We offer all services from the supply and analysis of Radon test kits, right through to the installation of Radon mitigation systems.
Based on the Leicestershire and Northamptonshire border, we are well placed to help test or solve your Radon gas related problem. Our clients include: private Home Owners, Estate Agents, Developers, Builders, Solicitors and Landlords.
HOW PIVS CONSERVE AND PROVIDE SOLUTIONS TO MEET LEGISLATION
Are you a social housing or landlord?
Awaab's Law came into force on 27 October 2025, introducing strict statutory timeframes for addressing damp and mould hazards in social housing. For social landlords, housing associations, and local authorities, compliance is legally enforceable.
KEY FACTS
Emergency hazards must be investigated and made safe within 24 hours
Significant damp and mould must be investigated within 10 working days, with remedial work completed within 5 working days
Preventative work to stop recurrence must begin within 5 working days or 12 weeks maximum
Tenants can take legal action if timeframes are not met
Landlords are responsible for structural issues like poor ventilation
Reactive Compliance vs. Proactive Prevention
Awaab's Law establishes reactive timeframes for addressing hazards. However, forward-thinking landlords recognise that preventative strategies reduce damp and mould before they become reportable hazards. This ensures better tenant outcomes, reduces emergency callouts, and protects your organisation's reputation.
Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) systems are proven, cost-efficient solutions for preventing condensation-related damp and mould in social housing.
What are PIV systems?
PIV systems introduce continuous fresh, filtered air into a property, creating slight positive pressure that displaces stale, moisture-laden air and forces it out through natural leakage points.
A unit (loft-mounted or wall-mounted) draws fresh air from outside, filters it to remove allergens and pollutants, then gently supplies it into the property. Positive pressure pushes damp air out through existing ventilation pathways. Optional heaters temper incoming air during colder months.
How PIV Systems Prevent Damp and Mould
Mould thrives where condensation forms. When warm, moisture-laden air from cooking, showering, and daily activities contacts cold surfaces, condensation develops. Mould spores multiply on these damp areas.
PIV systems prevent this by:
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Reducing humidity: Fresh air continuously lowers indoor moisture levels
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Preventing condensation: Lower humidity stops condensation forming on cold surfaces
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Improving circulation: Continuous airflow eliminates stagnant, moist air
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Filtering pollutants: Better air quality benefits residents with respiratory conditions
Why PIV systems support compliance
For landlords managing budgets whilst meeting Awaab's Law obligations, PIV systems offer significant advantages:
Preventative approach: Addressing the root cause of condensation reduces hazards that trigger statutory timeframes.
Cost-effectiveness: Inexpensive to install (loft units fitted in under an hour) with minimal running costs—just pence per day.
Energy efficiency: Modern units regulate fan speed based on temperature and moisture, optimising ventilation whilst minimising energy use.
Low maintenance: Only occasional filter changes required, reducing long-term costs.
Health benefits: Improved air quality supports tenant wellbeing, aligning with Awaab's Law priorities.
Regulatory alignment: PIV installations address landlord responsibility for inadequate ventilation contributing to damp and mould.
PIV Systems and Awaab's Law
Government guidance confirms landlords must address structural deficiencies contributing to damp and mould. Where inadequate ventilation is identified, appropriate remedial action is required.
PIV systems fulfil multiple compliance needs:
Supplementary preventative work: Following emergency treatment, PIV installation prevents hazard recurrence as required under Awaab's Law.
Proactive prevention: Installing PIV in high-risk properties prevents significant hazards developing.
Strategic implementation: Many providers use PIV systems in stock improvement programmes to reduce maintenance liabilities and demonstrate regulatory commitment.
Radon Protection UK: Your PIV Experts
Radon Protection UK specialises in PIV supply and installation for social housing providers across the UK.
We understand Awaab's Law requirements and deliver high-performance PIV units providing long-term improvements in air quality, moisture control, and tenant wellbeing.
We work with several housing associations tackling damp and mould across their portfolios. We install PIVs with heat support for year-round comfort.
Choosing Radon Protection UK ensures compliance goes hand-in-hand with proactive risk management—protecting residents whilst enhancing your reputation for safe, healthy homes.
Take Action Now
Awaab's Law establishes clear, enforceable standards placing tenant safety first.
Don't wait for hazards to be reported
Installing PIV systems now is a proactive investment reducing emergency callouts, preventing legal challenges, and demonstrating commitment to tenant safety.
Contact Radon Protection UK Today
for tailored advice, property assessments, and professional PIV installation designed to meet your Awaab's Law obligations whilst delivering healthier homes.