Atherton, Greater Manchester
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Atherton
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Atherton and BL5, M29 and M46.
- From £750 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
We fit loft and wall-mounted PIV units across Atherton, after checking the house first.
Customers in Atherton 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 Greater Manchester. We survey first, free of charge for new installations on the mainland, then send a fixed written quote.
PIV in Atherton at a glance
- Town
- Atherton, Greater Manchester
- Postcode districts
- BL5, M29 and M46
- Nearby
- Tyldesley (1 mile), Westhoughton (2 miles) and Leigh (2 miles)
- Price region
- North West
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
PIV for Atherton homes
Flats without a loft use a wall-mounted unit that draws air from outside through a cored hole. PIV works well in houses and flats with general condensation on windows and cold walls.
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 Atherton
| 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
- 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
In England, ventilation is covered by Part F of the Building Regulations and its guidance, Approved Document F (2021 edition). 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 Atherton
Is the survey free in Atherton?
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.
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.
Can PIV be fitted in a flat?
Yes. Flats without loft space use a wall-mounted PIV unit that draws air from outside through an outside wall.
How do I get a price for a PIV unit in Atherton?
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.
What area around Atherton do you work in?
All of Greater Manchester. Near Atherton that includes Tyldesley, Westhoughton, Leigh and Little Hulton.
Book a free Atherton survey and we will say honestly whether PIV, extract fans or both are needed.
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