Hollinwood, Greater Manchester
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Hollinwood
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Hollinwood and M35, OL8 and OL9.
- From £750 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
PIV is often a good fix for Hollinwood homes with condensation on every window.
Hollinwood is about 67 miles from our base in Great Barr, Birmingham. We book Hollinwood visits by appointment and confirm the date in writing. The survey is free for new installations on the UK mainland, and the quote that follows is fixed and in writing.
PIV in Hollinwood at a glance
- Town
- Hollinwood, Greater Manchester
- Postcode districts
- M35, OL8 and OL9
- Nearby
- Failsworth (2 miles), Oldham (2 miles) and Chadderton (2 miles)
- Price region
- North West
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
What the work involves
Loft air is usually a little warmer and drier than outside air, and the unit filters it before it comes down into the house. Many units have a temperature sensor that reduces the flow or switches to a heater module on cold days, so the incoming air does not feel like a draught.
Wall-mounted PIV for flats
Draws air from outside through an outside wall. Suits flats and homes with no loft space.
PIV with fan upgrades
PIV plus humidity-controlled extract fans in the kitchen and bathroom for the most stubborn condensation.
Guide prices in Hollinwood
| 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 |
Guide prices using North West rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.
Signs it is time to call us
- Musty smell in wardrobes or behind furniture
- The house feels stuffy and damp rather than cold
- Washing dried indoors makes everything worse
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 Hollinwood
What is the price of a PIV unit in Hollinwood?
Guide prices for Hollinwood 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.
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.
Is the survey free in Hollinwood?
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.
How do I get a price for a PIV unit in Hollinwood?
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