Commercial ventilation, Shropshire
Air handling units (AHU) in Shropshire
AHU replacement, EC fan upgrades, controls and planned servicing, across Shropshire.
- 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.
If you are anywhere in Shropshire, send the postcode and a few photos and we will tell you what we would recommend. Towns we cover include Shrewsbury, Loughton, Wellington, Oswestry and Ryton.
Air handling units in Shropshire at a glance
- Area
- Shropshire
- Towns listed
- 12, largest Telford
- Postcode districts
- TF5, SY10, SY11, TF7, TF11 and TF1
- Price region
- West Midlands
- 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.
EC fan retrofit
Belt-driven fans replaced with direct-drive EC fans.
Controls upgrade
New controls, sensors and BMS integration.
Planned servicing
Filters, belts, coils, drains and controls on a schedule.
Guide prices in Shropshire
| 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 |
Guide prices using West Midlands rates. Prices exclude VAT. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.
Common reasons people call
- Rooms that no longer get enough air
- Rising energy bills from old plant
- Frequent belt or fan failures
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 Shropshire
- Telford
- Shrewsbury
- Loughton
- Wellington
- Oswestry
- Ryton
- Hadley
- Newport (Shropshire)
- Bridgnorth
- Market Drayton
- Ludlow
- Whitchurch (Shropshire)
Questions about air handling units (AHU) in Shropshire
Are prices different in Shropshire?
Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Shropshire 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.
What does an AHU service cost?
A service visit typically costs £195 to £395 per unit excluding VAT, depending on size and access.
Do you work on rooftop units?
Yes, with safe access arranged for roof work.
Is the survey free in Shropshire?
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 Shropshire?
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.
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