Wokingham · Air handling unit cleaning
AHU Cleaning in Earley
AHU cleaning for Earley, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Dirty filters cutting the airflow
- Dust-coated heating and cooling coils
- Plant that has been serviced but not cleaned
AHU cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Earley
We clean air handling units for buildings in Earley and across Wokingham, working to TR19® Air, in buildings such as offices, schools, healthcare sites and shops. Units are cleaned when the site can spare them, often evenings, overnight or weekends. The work covers heating and cooling coils, filter sections and drain trays, and common reasons people get in touch are dust-coated heating and cooling coils and air handling units due a clean after building work.
In Earley, ventilation in schools and offices is cleaned when the building is quiet: evenings, weekends or school holidays.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with photos of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal and sits alongside the report.
- Where
- Earley (RG6, RG2, RG1)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Records
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Questions from Earley
Is AHU cleaning available in Earley?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Earley is part of that. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us with a few pictures of the system.
Can you clean school ventilation in Earley during the holidays?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. The FSA’s register shows about 20 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Earley. Send us your term dates when you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, and we will fit the work in.
How much notice do you need?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
How long does it take to clean an air handling unit?
Expect it to take a single shift for a typical unit, longer for large or heavily soiled ones. The unit’s size and condition make the biggest difference, and the quote will give you a clear idea.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. For many sites, photos and a few details are enough, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
How much does AHU cleaning cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. To get one, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with the site type, opening hours and a few photos.
Will we get paperwork for the AHU clean?
Yes, both a certificate and a report with photos. The report also suggests when the unit should next be inspected.
What do you clean inside the unit?
All the internal parts the air touches, from intake to discharge, including coils, fan and drain trays. The photo report shows each section before and after.
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Keeping the system healthy
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Stick to the filter change plan
- Look at the condensate drain whenever the unit is serviced
- Book the next check in line with the report
- Keep inspection doors on the unit in good order
The report suggests a date for the next inspection or clean, based on what we found. Under TR19® Air the timing is set by inspection and risk, not a fixed calendar.
Don’t let leaves, litter or stored materials build up near the fresh air intake. Anything around the intake is likely to be drawn in.
What affects the cost of AHU cleaning
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- The condition of the system
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Whether several sites go on one quote
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
We can often survey from photos. Try to include:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Any previous report or certificate
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Earley
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We are happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Wokingham. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
What happens if it’s left?
Facilities teams are often asked for evidence that the ventilation is looked after. A TR19® certificate and photo report give you that, for audits, tenants or your own peace of mind. Nothing in a duct, damper or fan improves by being left.
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we will price it together.
What you get with us
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- We’re fully insured
- One number for every site across the South East and London
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations.
What happens on the day
The visit has three parts: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, and the sign-off is a written report with photos. The middle part takes longest, and that takes half a day to a full day per unit, with large plant planned over several shifts. Parking in a town like Earley is usually straightforward, so the main questions are access and timing.
- We look at the unit and the plant area during the survey.
- We sheet the area and the unit is isolated.
- Each section is cleaned of dust, debris and slime.
- We clean the coils and clear the tray and drain.
- The unit is closed up and handed back, with a report to follow.
How to prepare
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Tell us where we can park and unload
How to get a quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Send a few details and photos, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Related advice
What staff can safely do
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
What we are called out for in Earley
Wherever there’s a cooling coil, there’s condensate. A blocked outlet or a badly sloped tray leaves standing water, and that’s where slime and odours start.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Odours coming through the supply air
- Air handling units due a clean after building work
- Coils clogged with dust and debris
- Dirty filters cutting the airflow
For workplaces around Earley station with mechanical ventilation, cleaning can be done in the evening or at weekends.
Comparing quotes
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- If they look at the system before pricing
- When the next visit should be, and why
Earley buildings and their air
Going by the FSA’s register, there are about 20 schools, colleges and universities and about 26 caring premises (care homes, nurseries and hospitals) serving food within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Earley. Many buildings of this kind have supply and extract ductwork that gathers dust and needs inspecting. Royal Berkshire Hospital is the nearest hospital, about 1.7 miles north-west of Earley. Hospitals show how much a building can rely on its ventilation, and smaller healthcare sites rely on theirs too. About 36 miles out from central London, Earley is part of the South East area we work across. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours.
Classrooms and halls at schools such as Radstock Primary School are easiest to work in when pupils are away. Hospitals such as Royal Berkshire Hospital (about 1.7 miles north-west) show how much a building can rely on clean ventilation, and smaller healthcare sites near Earley are no different.
Earley is about 2 miles south-east of Reading, in Wokingham. We carry out AHU cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Earley and the rest of Wokingham. Across Wokingham, we cover 35 places, and Earley is one of them.
We work across the RG6, RG2 and RG1 postcode area for AHU cleaning and the streets around it. Whether your site is on Elm Road, Elm Lane and Mays Lane or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Earley sits on or near the A327 and A3290, so getting to you is simple for AHU cleaning. We also cover the places around Earley: Lower Earley (1 mile south-east), Whitley (1 mile west), Newtown (2 miles north-west), Whitley Wood (2 miles south-west) and Shinfield (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Wokingham (4 miles south-east), Crowthorne (7 miles south-east), Woosehill (4 miles south-east), Emmbrook (3 miles east), Twyford (4 miles north-east) and Charvil (4 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Wokingham, Earley has commercial sites of every size, all within our area for AHU cleaning.
Local landmarks in Earley
Typical jobs here are in premises near Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve, Leighton Park School and The Three Tuns pub and the streets around them. You will also find University of Reading library (0.7 miles north-west) and Maiden Erlegh School (0.5 miles north-east). For rail, the closest station is Earley station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east. A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.7 miles north-west) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (1.7 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.