Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Padiham

Condensation in Padiham homes usually has one of two answers: better extract fans, or PIV as well.

Work in Padiham follows the rules for England and finishes with a written record of what was fitted and how it was set up.

PIV in Padiham at a glance

Town: Padiham, Lancashire
Postcode districts: BB10, BB11 and BB12
Nearby: Burnley (3 miles), Brierfield (4 miles) and Accrington (4 miles)
Price region: North West
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

What the work involves

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.

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 Padiham

Positive input ventilation (PIV) guide prices in Padiham
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

In England, ventilation is covered by Part F of the Building Regulations and its guidance, Approved Document F (2021 edition). 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 Padiham

Do you cover Padiham and nearby?

Yes. We cover Padiham and nearby places including Burnley, Brierfield, Accrington and Great Harwood. 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 Padiham?

Guide prices for Padiham 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 Padiham?

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.

Send a photo of your loft hatch area and landing ceiling for a quicker Padiham quote.