Blyth, Northumberland
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Blyth
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Blyth and NE22, NE23 and NE24.
- From £725 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
Condensation in Blyth homes usually has one of two answers: better extract fans, or PIV as well.
Customers in Blyth can get a guide price online in a couple of minutes. It uses North East rates, which is what we would charge for the same job anywhere in Northumberland. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.
PIV in Blyth at a glance
- Town
- Blyth, Northumberland
- Postcode districts
- NE22, NE23 and NE24
- Nearby
- Bedlington (3 miles), Ashington (4 miles) and Cramlington (4 miles)
- Price region
- North East
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
PIV for Blyth homes
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.
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 Blyth
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted (per home) | £725–£1,275 inc VAT |
| Wall-mounted PIV unit for a flat (core drilled through an outside wall) (per flat) | £925–£1,550 inc VAT |
| Heater module or heated PIV unit (extra over a standard unit) (extra) | £135–£270 inc VAT |
These ranges use our North East rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
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
In England, ventilation is covered by Part F of the Building Regulations and its guidance, Approved Document F (2021 edition). It sets extract rates for kitchens, bathrooms and utilities and asks for mechanical ventilation to be commissioned and recorded.
Questions from Blyth
Do you cover Blyth and nearby?
Yes. We cover Blyth and nearby places including Bedlington, Ashington, Cramlington and Whitley Bay. 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 Blyth?
Guide prices for Blyth use North East rates: positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted is typically £725 to £1,275 inc VAT per home. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Is the survey free in Blyth?
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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