Manchester City Centre, Greater Manchester
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Manchester City Centre
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Manchester City Centre and M1, M2 and M3.
- From £750 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
For a typical Manchester City Centre semi or terrace, a loft PIV unit is often the quickest way to dry the house out.
We cover Manchester City Centre and the surrounding M1, M2 and M3 postcodes as part of our work across Greater Manchester. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.
PIV in Manchester City Centre at a glance
- Town
- Manchester City Centre, Greater Manchester
- Postcode districts
- M1, M2 and M3
- Nearby
- Manchester (under a mile), Cheetham Hill (1 mile) and Salford (2 miles)
- Price region
- North West
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
What the work involves
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. Flats without a loft use a wall-mounted unit that draws air from outside through a cored hole.
PIV with fan upgrades
PIV plus humidity-controlled extract fans in the kitchen and bathroom for the most stubborn condensation.
Loft-mounted PIV
The most common option for houses with a loft. Usually fitted in half a day.
Guide prices in Manchester City Centre
| 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.
When to get it looked at
- Black mould on window reveals and in corners of bedrooms
- Musty smell in wardrobes or behind furniture
- The house feels stuffy and damp rather than cold
Rules that apply in England
English building work follows Approved Document F (2021 edition) for ventilation rates, installation and commissioning. It sets extract rates for kitchens, bathrooms and utilities and asks for mechanical ventilation to be commissioned and recorded.
Questions from Manchester City Centre
Is the survey free in Manchester City Centre?
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.
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.
How do I get a price for a PIV unit in Manchester City Centre?
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 Manchester City Centre do you work in?
All of Greater Manchester. Near Manchester City Centre that includes Manchester, Cheetham Hill, Salford and Old Trafford.
Tell us whether your Manchester City Centre home has a loft and we can price a PIV unit before visiting.
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