Commercial ventilation, Northumberland
Air handling units (AHU) in Northumberland
AHU replacement, EC fan upgrades, controls and planned servicing, across Northumberland.
- From £9,150 + 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.
If you are anywhere in Northumberland, send the postcode and a few photos and we will tell you what we would recommend. Towns we cover include Morpeth, Prudhoe, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Blyth and Cramlington.
Air handling units in Northumberland at a glance
- Area
- Northumberland
- Towns listed
- 10, largest Blyth
- Postcode districts
- NE63, NE22, NE24, NE15, NE18 and NE22
- Price region
- North East
- Survey
- Free survey (UK mainland)
What air handling units (AHU) involves
Replacing the fan section with EC fans, or the whole unit with a modern heat recovery AHU, can cut running costs and noise while restoring airflow. 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.
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 Northumberland
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Air handling unit replacement, small to medium unit, like-for-like position (per unit) | £9,150–£32,150 + VAT |
| Air handling unit service: filters, belts or EC fan check, coils, controls (per unit per visit) | £180–£365 + VAT |
Guide prices using North East rates. Prices exclude VAT. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.
When to get it looked at
- Frequent belt or fan failures
- Noisy plant rooms or rooftop units
- Filters that are never changed
Rules in England
English building work follows Approved Document F (2021 edition) for ventilation rates, installation and commissioning. 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 Northumberland
Questions about air handling units (AHU) in Northumberland
Which rules apply to ventilation in Northumberland?
In England, ventilation in new and altered homes is covered by Approved Document F of the Building Regulations. Landlords also have duties under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
Do you work on rooftop units?
Yes, with safe access arranged for roof work.
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.
Which towns in Northumberland do you cover?
All of Northumberland, including Morpeth, Prudhoe, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Blyth and Cramlington. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.
Are prices different in Northumberland?
Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Northumberland we use North East rates, so air handling unit replacement, small to medium unit, like-for-like position is typically £9,150 to £32,150 + VAT per unit.
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