Salford, Greater Manchester
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Salford
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Salford and M3, M5 and M6.
- From £750 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
For a typical Salford semi or terrace, a loft PIV unit is often the quickest way to dry the house out.
For positive input ventilation (PIV) in Salford, send us the postcode, a few photos and a rough idea of the rooms involved. We will tell you what we would fit and roughly what it costs before arranging a visit.
PIV in Salford at a glance
- Town
- Salford, Greater Manchester
- Postcode districts
- M3, M5 and M6
- Nearby
- Eccles (2 miles), Manchester City Centre (2 miles) and Old Trafford (2 miles)
- Price region
- North West
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach PIV in Salford
Flats without a loft use a wall-mounted unit that draws air from outside through a cored hole. PIV works well in houses and flats with general condensation on windows and cold walls.
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 Salford
| 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
- The house feels stuffy and damp rather than cold
- Washing dried indoors makes everything worse
- You have no loft but still need whole-flat ventilation (wall unit)
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 Salford
Do you cover Salford and nearby?
Yes. We cover Salford and nearby places including Eccles, Manchester City Centre, Old Trafford and Manchester. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
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.
What is the price of a PIV unit in Salford?
Guide prices for Salford 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 Salford?
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 Salford survey and we will say honestly whether PIV, extract fans or both are needed.
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