Air handling units (AHU) in Lanarkshire

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.

Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, and we work throughout Lanarkshire, from Cumbernauld, Coatbridge, Airdrie, Motherwell and Rutherglen. The survey is free for new installations on the UK mainland, and the quote that follows is fixed and in writing.

Air handling units in Lanarkshire at a glance

Area: Lanarkshire, Scotland
Towns listed: 18, largest East Kilbride
Postcode districts: G42, G32, G72, ML1, ML2 and G71
Price region: Scotland
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

What air handling units (AHU) involves

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.

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.

EC fan retrofit

Belt-driven fans replaced with direct-drive EC fans.

Guide prices in Lanarkshire

Air handling units (AHU) guide prices in Lanarkshire
Work	Guide price
Air handling unit replacement, small to medium unit, like-for-like position (per unit)	£9,550–£33,550 + VAT
Air handling unit service: filters, belts or EC fan check, coils, controls (per unit per visit)	£185–£380 + VAT

Guide prices using Scotland rates. Prices exclude VAT. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.

Common reasons people call

Frequent belt or fan failures
Noisy plant rooms or rooftop units
Filters that are never changed

Rules in Scotland

Scottish projects follow the Technical Handbooks (section 3, Environment) under the Building (Scotland) Regulations, usually with a building warrant. Scottish employers also have the Workplace Regulations 1992 duty to provide effective ventilation.

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Towns we cover in Lanarkshire

Questions about air handling units (AHU) in Lanarkshire

Are prices different in Lanarkshire?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Lanarkshire we use Scotland rates, so air handling unit replacement, small to medium unit, like-for-like position is typically £9,550 to £33,550 + VAT per unit.

How much does an AHU replacement cost?

A small to medium AHU replacement in the same position typically costs £9,950 to £34,950 excluding VAT, depending on size, heat recovery and lifting.

How often should an AHU be serviced?

Most AHUs need servicing at least twice a year, with filters changed more often in dirty environments. SFG20 schedules are commonly used to set frequencies.

Is the survey free in Lanarkshire?

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.

Which rules apply to ventilation in Lanarkshire?

In Scotland, ventilation is covered by section 3 of the Building Standards Technical Handbooks. Private rented homes must meet the Repairing Standard, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.