Workington, Cumbria
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Workington
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Workington and CA14 and CA15.
- From £750 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
PIV can suit Workington houses and flats because it treats the whole home from one quiet unit.
Customers in Workington 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 Cumbria. We survey first, free of charge for new installations on the mainland, then send a fixed written quote.
PIV in Workington at a glance
- Town
- Workington, Cumbria
- Postcode districts
- CA14 and CA15
- Nearby
- Whitehaven (7 miles)
- Price region
- North West
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
PIV for Workington homes
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.
Heated PIV
A heater module tempers the incoming air in cold weather. Useful in homes where people feel draughts.
Wall-mounted PIV for flats
Draws air from outside through an outside wall. Suits flats and homes with no loft space.
Guide prices in Workington
| 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.
Common reasons people call
- 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. For homes, it sets minimum extract rates such as 15 litres a second for a bathroom and 30 or 60 for a kitchen, and expects mechanical systems to be airflow-tested.
Questions from Workington
What area around Workington do you work in?
All of Cumbria. Near Workington that includes Whitehaven.
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.
Will PIV make my house cold?
Most units temper or reduce the flow when the incoming air is cold, and a heated unit warms it. Placed correctly on the landing, the air spreads gently rather than blowing on anyone.
Do you cover Workington and nearby?
Yes. We cover Workington and nearby places including Whitehaven. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
What is the price of a PIV unit in Workington?
Guide prices for Workington use North West rates: positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted is typically £750 to £1,325 inc VAT per home. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
We will check the existing fans in your Workington home at the same visit, because PIV works best with them working.
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