Air handling units (AHU) in Tyne and Wear

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.

We carry out air handling units (AHU) across Tyne and Wear, including Washington, Tynemouth, Wallsend, Newburn and Newcastle upon Tyne. Prices use North East rates. Surveys for new installations are free on the UK mainland, with a written quote afterwards.

Air handling units in Tyne and Wear at a glance

Area: Tyne and Wear
Towns listed: 20, largest Newcastle upon Tyne
Postcode districts: NE6, NE28, NE5, NE15, NE29 and NE30
Price region: North East
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

What the work involves

Many AHUs in older offices, schools and retail units run on belt-driven fans, clogged filters and controls nobody understands. 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.

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 Tyne and Wear

Air handling units (AHU) guide prices in Tyne and Wear
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

These ranges use our North East rates. Prices exclude VAT. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.

Signs it is time to call us

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

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

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Towns we cover in Tyne and Wear

Questions about air handling units (AHU) in Tyne and Wear

Are prices different in Tyne and Wear?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Tyne and Wear 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.

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.

Is the survey free in Tyne and Wear?

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 Tyne and Wear?

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.