Horsforth, West Yorkshire
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Horsforth
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Horsforth and LS16, LS18 and LS19.
- From £750 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
Condensation in Horsforth homes usually has one of two answers: better extract fans, or PIV as well.
We cover Horsforth and the surrounding LS16, LS18 and LS19 postcodes as part of our work across West Yorkshire. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.
PIV in Horsforth at a glance
- Town
- Horsforth, West Yorkshire
- Postcode districts
- LS16, LS18 and LS19
- Nearby
- Yeadon (2 miles), Pudsey (3 miles) and Guiseley (4 miles)
- Price region
- Yorkshire
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
What the work involves
PIV works well in houses and flats with general condensation on windows and cold walls. It does not replace extract fans: kitchens and bathrooms still need their own extract to remove steam at source.
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 Horsforth
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted (per home) | £750–£1,300 inc VAT |
| Wall-mounted PIV unit for a flat (core drilled through an outside wall) (per flat) | £925–£1,600 inc VAT |
| Heater module or heated PIV unit (extra over a standard unit) (extra) | £135–£275 inc VAT |
Guide prices using Yorkshire 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
- Washing dried indoors makes everything worse
- You have no loft but still need whole-flat ventilation (wall unit)
- Streaming windows on most mornings in winter
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 Horsforth
Do you cover Horsforth and nearby?
Yes. We cover Horsforth and nearby places including Yeadon, Pudsey, Guiseley and Chapel Allerton. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
How long does PIV installation take?
A loft unit is normally fitted in two to four hours, including the diffuser and electrical connection.
How much does PIV cost to install?
A loft-mounted PIV unit usually costs £795 to £1,395 including VAT supplied and fitted, and £995 to £1,695 for a wall-mounted unit in a flat. A heater module adds around £145 to £295.
What is the price of a PIV unit in Horsforth?
Guide prices for Horsforth use Yorkshire rates: positive input ventilation (PIV) loft unit, supplied and fitted is typically £750 to £1,300 inc VAT per home. We confirm a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Is the survey free in Horsforth?
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.
Tell us whether your Horsforth home has a loft and we can price a PIV unit before visiting.
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