Marple, Greater Manchester
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Marple
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Marple and SK2, SK6 and SK12.
- From £750 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
PIV can suit Marple houses and flats because it treats the whole home from one quiet unit.
Work in Marple follows the rules for England and finishes with a written record of what was fitted and how it was set up.
PIV in Marple at a glance
- Town
- Marple, Greater Manchester
- Postcode districts
- SK2, SK6 and SK12
- Nearby
- Hazel Grove (2 miles), Bredbury (3 miles) and New Mills (3 miles)
- Price region
- North West
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
PIV for Marple homes
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.
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 Marple
| 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
- 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
English building work follows Approved Document F (2021 edition) for ventilation rates, installation and commissioning. 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 Marple
Do you cover Marple and nearby?
Yes. We cover Marple and nearby places including Hazel Grove, Bredbury, New Mills and Poynton. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
How long does PIV installation take?
A loft unit is normally fitted in two to four hours, including the diffuser and electrical connection.
How much does PIV cost to install?
A loft-mounted PIV unit usually costs £795 to £1,395 including VAT supplied and fitted, and £995 to £1,695 for a wall-mounted unit in a flat. A heater module adds around £145 to £295.
What is the price of a PIV unit in Marple?
Guide prices for Marple 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.
Is the survey free in Marple?
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.
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