Commercial ventilation, Herefordshire
Air handling units (AHU) in Herefordshire
AHU replacement, EC fan upgrades, controls and planned servicing, across Herefordshire.
- From £9,950 + VAT per unit
- Free survey

An air handling unit (AHU) is the central plant that filters, moves and often heats, cools or recovers heat from the air for a building's ventilation system. We replace ageing units, upgrade fans and controls, and service AHUs so they keep delivering their design airflows.
Every job in Herefordshire gets a written quote before it starts and a commissioning record when it finishes. We cover Ross-on-Wye, Hereford and Leominster and the villages around them.
Air handling units in Herefordshire at a glance
- Area
- Herefordshire
- Towns listed
- 3, largest Hereford
- Postcode districts
- HR6, GL17, HR9, HR1 and HR2
- Price region
- West Midlands
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
How we do it
New units must meet current ecodesign rules for fan efficiency and heat recovery. Replacements often involve crane lifts, roof work and out-of-hours changeovers. We plan the lift, temporary arrangements and isolations with you so the building can keep working.
Controls upgrade
New controls, sensors and BMS integration.
Planned servicing
Filters, belts, coils, drains and controls on a schedule.
Like-for-like replacement
New unit in the same position, connected to existing ductwork.
Guide prices in Herefordshire
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Air handling unit replacement, small to medium unit, like-for-like position (per unit) | £9,950–£34,950 + VAT |
| Air handling unit service: filters, belts or EC fan check, coils, controls (per unit per visit) | £195–£395 + VAT |
West Midlands rates shown. Prices exclude VAT. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.
Common reasons people call
- Noisy plant rooms or rooftop units
- Filters that are never changed
- Corroded casings or leaking drain trays
Rules in England
In England, ventilation is covered by Part F of the Building Regulations and its guidance, Approved Document F (2021 edition). Workplaces must also be ventilated with a sufficient quantity of fresh or purified air under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
How the job runs
- Survey
- Options
- Plan
- Install
- Commission
Towns we cover in Herefordshire
Questions about air handling units (AHU) in Herefordshire
Which towns in Herefordshire do you cover?
All of Herefordshire, including Ross-on-Wye, Hereford and Leominster. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.
Is it worth replacing belt-driven fans with EC fans?
Often yes. EC fans are usually more efficient, quieter and need no belt changes, and the retrofit can cost much less than a new unit.
Can you work out of hours?
Yes. Changeovers and crane lifts are often done at weekends or evenings to avoid disruption.
Are prices different in Herefordshire?
Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Herefordshire we use West Midlands rates, so air handling unit replacement, small to medium unit, like-for-like position is typically £9,950 to £34,950 + VAT per unit.
Is the survey free in Herefordshire?
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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