Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Stoke-on-Trent
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Stoke-on-Trent and ST1, ST4 and ST5.
- From £795 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
Condensation in Stoke-on-Trent homes usually has one of two answers: better extract fans, or PIV as well.
Whether the property is in the middle of Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent at a glance
- Town
- Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
- Postcode districts
- ST1, ST4 and ST5
- Nearby
- Newcastle-under-Lyme (2 miles), Longton (3 miles) and Kidsgrove (6 miles)
- Price region
- West Midlands
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we approach PIV in Stoke-on-Trent
Many units have a temperature sensor that reduces the flow or switches to a heater module on cold days, so the incoming air does not feel like a draught. Flats without a loft use a wall-mounted unit that draws air from outside through a cored hole.
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 Stoke-on-Trent
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted (per home) | £795–£1,395 inc VAT |
| Wall-mounted PIV unit for a flat (core drilled through an outside wall) (per flat) | £995–£1,695 inc VAT |
| Heater module or heated PIV unit (extra over a standard unit) (extra) | £145–£295 inc VAT |
These ranges use our West Midlands rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
When to get it looked at
- Musty smell in wardrobes or behind furniture
- The house feels stuffy and damp rather than cold
- Washing dried indoors makes everything worse
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 Stoke-on-Trent
How do I get a price for a PIV unit in Stoke-on-Trent?
Use the guide price tool, the form on this page, live chat, WhatsApp or call 0800 088 6341. A postcode and a couple of photos help us give you a useful answer first time.
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 area around Stoke-on-Trent do you work in?
All of Staffordshire. Near Stoke-on-Trent that includes Newcastle-under-Lyme, Longton, Kidsgrove and Stone.
Do you cover Stoke-on-Trent and nearby?
Yes. We cover Stoke-on-Trent and nearby places including Newcastle-under-Lyme, Longton, Kidsgrove and Stone. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
We will check the existing fans in your Stoke-on-Trent home at the same visit, because PIV works best with them working.
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