Air handling units (AHU) in West Midlands

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 the West Midlands, from Dudley, Walsall, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield and West Bromwich. We survey first, free of charge for new installations on the mainland, then send a fixed written quote.

Air handling units in the West Midlands at a glance

Area: West Midlands
Towns listed: 32, largest Birmingham
Postcode districts: B69, B91, B93, B24, B35 and B2
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.

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 the West Midlands

Air handling units (AHU) guide prices in the West Midlands
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

Rising energy bills from old plant
Frequent belt or fan failures
Noisy plant rooms or rooftop units

Rules in England

English building work follows Approved Document F (2021 edition) for ventilation rates, installation and commissioning. Employers have a separate duty under the Workplace Regulations 1992 to provide effective and suitable ventilation.

How the job runs

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Towns we cover in the West Midlands

Questions about air handling units (AHU) in the West Midlands

Is the survey free in the West Midlands?

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.

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.

Which rules apply to ventilation in the West Midlands?

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.

Which towns in the West Midlands do you cover?

All of the West Midlands, including Dudley, Walsall, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield and West Bromwich. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

Air handling units (AHU) in the West Midlands