Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Hale (Greater Manchester)

We fit loft and wall-mounted PIV units across Hale, after checking the house first.

We cover Hale and the surrounding M23, WA14 and WA15 postcodes as part of our work across Greater Manchester. We survey first, free of charge for new installations on the mainland, then send a fixed written quote.

PIV in Hale at a glance

Town: Hale, Greater Manchester
Postcode districts: M23, WA14 and WA15
Nearby: Altrincham (1 mile), Timperley (2 miles) and Sale (3 miles)
Price region: North West
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

What the work involves

PIV works well in houses and flats with general condensation on windows and cold walls. It does not replace extract fans: kitchens and bathrooms still need their own extract to remove steam at source.

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 Hale

Positive input ventilation (PIV) guide prices in Hale
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

North West rates shown. Prices include VAT at 20%. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.

Common reasons people call

Streaming windows on most mornings in winter
Black mould on window reveals and in corners of bedrooms
Musty smell in wardrobes or behind furniture

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). It sets extract rates for kitchens, bathrooms and utilities and asks for mechanical ventilation to be commissioned and recorded.

Questions from Hale

What area around Hale do you work in?

All of Greater Manchester. Near Hale that includes Altrincham, Timperley, Sale and Urmston.

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 Hale and nearby?

Yes. We cover Hale and nearby places including Altrincham, Timperley, Sale and Urmston. Send your postcode and we will confirm.

What is the price of a PIV unit in Hale?

Guide prices for Hale 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.

Get a PIV guide price for your Hale home online, then confirm it on a free survey.