Air handling units (AHU) in West Yorkshire

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.

Across West Yorkshire the job is priced the same way wherever you are: what is fitted, how long it takes and how far we travel. Towns we cover include Dewsbury, Morley, Keighley, Leeds and Bradford.

Air handling units in West Yorkshire at a glance

Area: West Yorkshire
Towns listed: 38, largest Leeds
Postcode districts: LS20, BD19, WF15, LS16, LS18 and DN6
Price region: Yorkshire
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.

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.

Controls upgrade

New controls, sensors and BMS integration.

Guide prices in West Yorkshire

Air handling units (AHU) guide prices in West Yorkshire
Work	Guide price
Air handling unit replacement, small to medium unit, like-for-like position (per unit)	£9,350–£32,850 + VAT
Air handling unit service: filters, belts or EC fan check, coils, controls (per unit per visit)	£185–£370 + VAT

Yorkshire rates shown. Prices exclude VAT. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.

Common reasons people call

Filters that are never changed
Corroded casings or leaking drain trays
Rooms that no longer get enough air

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

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Towns we cover in West Yorkshire

Questions about air handling units (AHU) in West Yorkshire

Are prices different in West Yorkshire?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In West Yorkshire we use Yorkshire rates, so air handling unit replacement, small to medium unit, like-for-like position is typically £9,350 to £32,850 + VAT per unit.

Can you work out of hours?

Yes. Changeovers and crane lifts are often done at weekends or evenings to avoid disruption.

What does an AHU service cost?

A service visit typically costs £195 to £395 per unit excluding VAT, depending on size and access.

Is the survey free in West Yorkshire?

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 West Yorkshire?

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.