Todmorden, West Yorkshire
Positive input ventilation (PIV) in Todmorden
Loft or wall units that gently push filtered air into the home to tackle condensation. Covering Todmorden and HX7, OL13 and OL14.
- From £750 inc VAT per home
- Free survey
Condensation in Todmorden homes usually has one of two answers: better extract fans, or PIV as well.
For positive input ventilation (PIV) in Todmorden, send us the postcode, a few photos and a rough idea of the rooms involved. We will tell you what we would fit and roughly what it costs before arranging a visit.
PIV in Todmorden at a glance
- Town
- Todmorden, West Yorkshire
- Postcode districts
- HX7, OL13 and OL14
- Nearby
- Bacup (4 miles), Littleborough (5 miles) and Rochdale (7 miles)
- Price region
- Yorkshire
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
What the work involves
Flats without a loft use a wall-mounted unit that draws air from outside through a cored hole. PIV works well in houses and flats with general condensation on windows and cold walls.
Wall-mounted PIV for flats
Draws air from outside through an outside wall. Suits flats and homes with no loft space.
PIV with fan upgrades
PIV plus humidity-controlled extract fans in the kitchen and bathroom for the most stubborn condensation.
Guide prices in Todmorden
| 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 |
Yorkshire rates shown. Prices include VAT at 20%. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.
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 Todmorden
Is the survey free in Todmorden?
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.
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.
How do I get a price for a PIV unit in Todmorden?
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.
What area around Todmorden do you work in?
All of West Yorkshire. Near Todmorden that includes Bacup, Littleborough, Rochdale and Rossendale.
Book a free Todmorden survey and we will say honestly whether PIV, extract fans or both are needed.
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