Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Fylde

For a typical Fylde semi or terrace, a loft PIV unit is often the quickest way to dry the house out.

We cover Fylde and the surrounding FY2, FY3 and FY6 postcodes as part of our work across Lancashire. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.

PIV in Fylde at a glance

Town: Fylde, Lancashire
Postcode districts: FY2, FY3 and FY6
Nearby: Poulton-le-Fylde (3 miles), Thornton-Cleveleys (5 miles) and Blackpool (6 miles)
Price region: North West
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

PIV for Fylde homes

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.

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 Fylde

Positive input ventilation (PIV) guide prices in Fylde
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

Guide prices using North West rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.

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 Fylde

Do you cover Fylde and nearby?

Yes. We cover Fylde and nearby places including Poulton-le-Fylde, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool and Cleveleys. 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 Fylde?

Guide prices for Fylde 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 Fylde?

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.

We will check the existing fans in your Fylde home at the same visit, because PIV works best with them working.