West Berkshire · Air handling unit cleaning
Longlane AHU cleaning
AHU cleaning in Longlane from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Coils clogged with dust and debris
- Intake sections clogged with outdoor debris
- Air handling units due a clean after building work
AHU cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Longlane
An air handling unit is the heart of a building’s ventilation: it draws air in, filters it, heats or cools it and pushes it round the ductwork. Anything that collects inside the unit can end up in the rooms it serves, which is why we clean the unit itself, not just the ducts. We are often asked to deal with plant that needs cleaning after a refit and air handling units never cleaned inside, on supply and extract fans, internal panels and filter sections.
In a village or hamlet like Longlane, few buildings have mechanical ventilation, but those that do need it inspected and cleaned like any other.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Longlane (RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Records
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
When something else is needed
Not every problem is solved by AHU cleaning, and we’ll tell you before work begins. It will not put right:
- Faulty motors, drives or bearings
- Building management system faults
- Ductwork downstream of the unit, which is a separate clean
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on in Longlane
- Dampers and louvres
- Internal panels
- Heating and cooling coils
- Supply and extract fans
- Filter sections
- Drain trays
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the pictures you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes a single shift for a typical unit, longer for large or heavily soiled ones. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Longlane and turn up when the site is quiet.
- We agree a shutdown window that suits the building.
- We take before pictures of each section of the unit.
- Filters, coils and internal surfaces are cleaned from intake to discharge.
- We finish with the fan section and the drain tray.
- We take after pictures and issue the certificate and report.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Find the previous report, if there is one
How to get a quote
For AHU cleaning in Longlane, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
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Part by part
Filters
Dirty filters cut airflow and let dirt slip past their frames. The filter section is cleaned so new or cleaned filters sit properly.
Drain trays
Condensate from the coil drips into a tray beneath it. We clear standing water, clean out slime and check the outlet is draining.
What we’re called out for in Longlane
An overdue filter loads up with dirt, which cuts the airflow and can let air slip round the filter. After that, the coils and fan collect what the filter should have caught.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- Filters that are clogged or overdue
- Intake sections clogged with outdoor debris
- Plant that has been serviced but not cleaned
- Coils clogged with dust and debris
School buildings such as Curridge Primary School are typically done in the holidays, so classrooms are not disturbed.
Before you book anyone
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether the price is fixed
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
Leave it or put it right?
A slimy drain tray only gets worse. Left alone, it can overflow, leak into the plant area or ceiling below and spread smells through the system. Dealing with it early keeps the clean straightforward. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Longlane is calmer for everyone.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Why us?
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- We are fully insured
- Every visit written up, with pictures
- Every job surveyed first
AHU cleaning around Longlane
Going by the FSA’s register, there are about 8 schools, colleges and universities serving food in and around Longlane, up to about a mile and a half out. Buildings like these often rely on mechanical ventilation, which TR19® Air covers. We cover Longlane, about 51 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. The nearest hospital to Longlane is West Berkshire Community Hospital, about 2.7 miles south. Clean air matters most where people are unwell, and that is as true in a care home as in a hospital.
If you run a surgery, dental practice or care home near Longlane, clean ventilation matters as much to you as to a hospital like West Berkshire Community Hospital (about 2.7 miles south).
Longlane is about 3 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Across the RG18 area, we can carry out AHU cleaning at your premises. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire, large and small. Reading is in our area too, about 13 miles from Longlane.
Here we cover the RG18 postcode area for AHU cleaning. If you need AHU cleaning at premises on Sandy Close, Long Lane and Curridge Piece or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Longlane: Curridge (1 mile west), Hermitage (1 mile north-east), Wellhouse (1 mile east), Oare (1 mile north) and Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (3 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (10 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
What’s near Longlane
Around Longlane, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Bunk Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 3.3 miles south of the centre. A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.7 miles south) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Longlane includes Snelsmore Common.
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Your questions about AHU cleaning in Longlane
Do you clean school ventilation in Longlane in the holidays?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. There are about 8 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Longlane. Tell us your holiday dates and we’ll book the visit for when the site is empty.
Do you work in villages like Longlane?
Yes. Longlane is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
We record them on the report, with photos where possible, and we explain what access is needed, for example new access panels.
Is a quote from pictures possible?
Yes, if we can see what we need. If not, a site survey comes first, and the quote follows that.
Can you clean without disrupting the building?
Yes, if daytime working is not practical. Tell us when the unit can go off and we’ll work to that.
Which parts of an air handling unit do you clean?
Filters, coils, drain trays, the fan and the internal surfaces are all covered. Filters are cleaned or changed as agreed in the quote.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
What do you do with what you remove?
It leaves the site with us at the end of the visit. While we work, it’s kept contained to keep the area clean.
Looking after it afterwards
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Make sure condensate is draining away
- Keep the certificate and photo report with the plant records
- Don’t ignore odours coming through the grilles
- Keep the area around the fresh air intake clear
The report suggests a date for the next inspection or clean, based on what we found. TR19® Air is risk-based, so the interval depends on the unit and how the building is used.
Regular inspection under TR19® Air shows when cleaning is due instead of leaving it to guesswork.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.