Longsight, Greater Manchester
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Longsight
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Longsight and M12, M13 and M14.
- From £750 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
We fit loft and wall-mounted PIV units across Longsight, after checking the house first.
We cover Longsight and the surrounding M12, M13 and M14 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 Longsight at a glance
- Town
- Longsight, Greater Manchester
- Postcode districts
- M12, M13 and M14
- Nearby
- Fallowfield (1 mile), Burnage (2 miles) and Manchester (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 Longsight
| 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
- 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). 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 Longsight
What area around Longsight do you work in?
All of Greater Manchester. Near Longsight that includes Fallowfield, Burnage, Manchester and Manchester City Centre.
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 long does PIV installation take?
A loft unit is normally fitted in two to four hours, including the diffuser and electrical connection.
Do you cover Longsight and nearby?
Yes. We cover Longsight and nearby places including Fallowfield, Burnage, Manchester and Manchester City Centre. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
What is the price of a PIV unit in Longsight?
Guide prices for Longsight 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.
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