West Sussex · Air handling unit cleaning
Pickhurst AHU cleaning
Professional AHU cleaning in and around Pickhurst, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with pictures.
- Units needing a clean before a new tenant or handover
- Debris and leaves in the fresh air intake
- Dirty coils holding back the airflow
AHU cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Pickhurst
Drain trays under cooling coils are meant to empty. When the drain blocks, water sits there and the tray turns slimy, in the airstream that feeds the building. Cleaning and clearing it is a key part of the job. The work covers heating and cooling coils, filter sections and drain trays, and common reasons people get in touch are air handling units with blocked filters and plant that has been serviced but not cleaned.
For a building in or near Pickhurst, access is agreed in advance and the visit is planned around the journey.
A written report with photos follows each visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Pickhurst (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Written report with pictures
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Ventilation in Pickhurst buildings
About 40 miles out from central London, Pickhurst is part of the South East area we work across. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site.
Around Pickhurst, an air handling unit’s drain tray is checked for standing water as a matter of course.
Pickhurst is about 11 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We carry out AHU cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Pickhurst and the rest of West Sussex. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, Pickhurst among them. Guildford is in our area too, about 19 miles from Pickhurst.
All of RH20 is covered for AHU cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Pickhurst include Pulborough (1 mile south-east), Bedham (2 miles west), Hardham (2 miles south), Fittleworth (2 miles south-west) and Lower Horncroft (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Pickhurst
Pickhurst’s nearest station is Pulborough station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Coates Castle (3.6 miles south-west). Not far away are The Mens.
Towns and villages near Pickhurst
Other services in Pickhurst
Common problems we fix in Pickhurst
Most units live out of sight on roofs, in plant rooms or in ceiling voids and are rarely seen by anyone but maintenance staff. Months can pass without anyone looking inside.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Units needing a clean before a new tenant or handover
- Filters that are clogged or overdue
- Dust-coated heating and cooling coils
- Stale or musty smells from the ventilation
Ventilation work in and around Pickhurst is risk-based: inspect, then clean what needs it.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they recommend a next date
- What hours they’ll be on site
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
For landlords and multi-site operators
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
Fixed quotes for AHU cleaning in Pickhurst
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The scale of the work
- Any permits to work or inductions
What you pay depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
What to send for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The postcode and the type of business
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Part by part
Filters
Clogged filters reduce airflow, and dirt can get round the edges. We clean the frames and rails so the filters sit tight.
Internal casing and panels
The inside walls and floor of the casing collect dust and debris. Each section is cleaned from the intake through to the outlet.
When it’s something else
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Dirty ducts beyond the unit itself
- Coils that are corroded or leaking and need replacing
- Building management system faults
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll say what we think.
Where we work
- Drain trays
- Filter sections
- Internal panels
- Supply and extract fans
- Heating and cooling coils
- Dampers and louvres
What staff can safely do
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
What we do, step by step
We turn up at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. The work itself takes a single shift for a typical unit, longer for large or heavily soiled ones. Visits to a village like Pickhurst are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- We agree a shutdown window that suits the building.
- Before cleaning, each section is photographed.
- Filters, coils and internal surfaces are cleaned from intake to discharge.
- The fan and drain tray are cleaned and the drain checked.
- We take after photos and issue the certificate and report.
How to prepare
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Let us know about parking and loading
Getting a quote
Getting a quote does not 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.
Advice
FAQs for Pickhurst
Can you get to a site in Pickhurst?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Is Pickhurst in your area for AHU cleaning?
Yes. Our area runs across London and the South East, Pickhurst included. You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us what needs doing.
What’s TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping and expects a risk-based approach.
Do you work evenings or weekends?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and weekends, so the building keeps running in the day.
Are you accredited?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We have been trading since 2009 and we are fully insured.
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, if we can see what we need. Otherwise, we book a survey at a time that suits the site, then a fixed quote.
What does AHU cleaning cost?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. You get a fixed price before work begins.
What do you do with what you remove?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. None of it is left on site.