Royton, Greater Manchester
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Royton
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Royton and OL1, OL2 and OL9.
- From £750 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
For a typical Royton semi or terrace, a loft PIV unit is often the quickest way to dry the house out.
Whether the property is in the middle of Royton or one of the villages around it, the process is the same: a look at the building, a written price, then fitting and testing on the agreed day.
PIV in Royton at a glance
- Town
- Royton, Greater Manchester
- Postcode districts
- OL1, OL2 and OL9
- Nearby
- Chadderton (2 miles), Oldham (2 miles) and Lees (3 miles)
- Price region
- North West
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach PIV in Royton
It does not replace extract fans: kitchens and bathrooms still need their own extract to remove steam at source. On survey we check the loft, the landing position and the existing fans, and we tell you if PIV is not the right answer.
Loft-mounted PIV
The most common option for houses with a loft. Usually fitted in half a day.
Heated PIV
A heater module tempers the incoming air in cold weather. Useful in homes where people feel draughts.
Guide prices in Royton
| 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.
When to get it looked at
- 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
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 Royton
Do you cover Royton and nearby?
Yes. We cover Royton and nearby places including Chadderton, Oldham, Lees and Middleton. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
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.
What is the price of a PIV unit in Royton?
Guide prices for Royton 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 Royton?
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.
Book a free Royton survey and we will say honestly whether PIV, extract fans or both are needed.
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