Ellesmere Port Town, Cheshire
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Ellesmere Port Town
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Ellesmere Port Town and CH2, CH65 and CH66.
- From £750 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
For a typical Ellesmere Port Town semi or terrace, a loft PIV unit is often the quickest way to dry the house out.
Customers in Ellesmere Port Town can get a guide price online in a couple of minutes. It uses North West rates, which is what we would charge for the same job anywhere in Cheshire. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.
PIV in Ellesmere Port Town at a glance
- Town
- Ellesmere Port Town, Cheshire
- Postcode districts
- CH2, CH65 and CH66
- Nearby
- Garston (4 miles), Speke (5 miles) and Blacon (5 miles)
- Price region
- North West
- 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 Ellesmere Port Town
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted (per home) | £750–£1,325 inc VAT |
| Wall-mounted PIV unit for a flat (core drilled through an outside wall) (per flat) | £950–£1,600 inc VAT |
| Heater module or heated PIV unit (extra over a standard unit) (extra) | £140–£280 inc VAT |
These ranges use our North West rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
When to get it looked at
- Washing dried indoors makes everything worse
- You have no loft but still need whole-flat ventilation (wall unit)
- Streaming windows on most mornings in winter
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 Ellesmere Port Town
How do I get a price for a PIV unit in Ellesmere Port Town?
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.
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.
How much does PIV cost to run?
A standard PIV unit uses very little electricity, comparable to a low-energy light bulb on normal speed. A heated unit costs more in cold spells because the heater switches on when loft air is cold.
What area around Ellesmere Port Town do you work in?
All of Cheshire. Near Ellesmere Port Town that includes Garston, Speke, Blacon and Hunts Cross.
Do you cover Ellesmere Port Town and nearby?
Yes. We cover Ellesmere Port Town and nearby places including Garston, Speke, Blacon and Hunts Cross. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
Most Ellesmere Port Town PIV jobs are done in half a day, so ask about the next available date.
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