Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Newcastle upon Tyne
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Newcastle upon Tyne and NE1, NE2 and NE99.
- From £725 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
We fit loft and wall-mounted PIV units across Newcastle upon Tyne, after checking the house first.
Work in Newcastle upon Tyne follows the rules for England and finishes with a written record of what was fitted and how it was set up.
PIV in Newcastle upon Tyne at a glance
- Town
- Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- Postcode districts
- NE1, NE2 and NE99
- Nearby
- Gateshead (1 mile), Gosforth (2 miles) and Felling (2 miles)
- Price region
- North East
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
PIV for Newcastle upon Tyne homes
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 Newcastle upon Tyne
| 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 |
Guide prices using North East rates. Prices include VAT at 20%. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.
Common reasons people call
- You have no loft but still need whole-flat ventilation (wall unit)
- Streaming windows on most mornings in winter
- Black mould on window reveals and in corners of bedrooms
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 Newcastle upon Tyne
What area around Newcastle upon Tyne do you work in?
All of Tyne and Wear. Near Newcastle upon Tyne that includes Gateshead, Gosforth, Felling and Whickham.
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.
Do you cover Newcastle upon Tyne and nearby?
Yes. We cover Newcastle upon Tyne and nearby places including Gateshead, Gosforth, Felling and Whickham. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
What is the price of a PIV unit in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Guide prices for Newcastle upon Tyne 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.
Book a free Newcastle upon Tyne survey and we will say honestly whether PIV, extract fans or both are needed.
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