East Sussex · Air handling unit cleaning
AHU Cleaning in Piddinghoe
AHU cleaning in Piddinghoe from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Coils clogged with dust and debris
- Blocked condensate drains and slimy trays
- Fan sections that haven’t been cleaned in years
About our AHU cleaning in Piddinghoe
Our AHU cleans for sites in Piddinghoe cover the parts that collect dirt: filters, coils, drain trays, fans and the internal panels. Every clean comes with a TR19® certificate and before and after pictures in a report. Common call-outs are for condensate trays that won’t empty and dirty filters cutting the airflow, across supply and extract fans, drain trays and internal panels.
For a building in or near Piddinghoe, access is agreed in advance and the visit is planned around the journey, and the ventilation is inspected, cleaned and recorded the same as anywhere.
We have been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
- Location
- Piddinghoe (BN9)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Records
- Photo report after each visit
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
When it’s something else
Not every problem is solved by AHU cleaning, and we will tell you before we start. It doesn’t solve:
- Breakdowns that need a mechanical engineer
- Dirty ducts beyond the unit itself
- Leaking heating or cooling coils
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on in Piddinghoe
- Internal panels
- Heating and cooling coils
- Dampers and louvres
- Drain trays
- Supply and extract fans
- Filter sections
Leave it or put it right?
Cleaning a unit while it only has light dust is quick. Leave it for years and dirt bakes onto coils and casings, particularly where damp has made it stick. With notice, the visit to Piddinghoe can be fitted around your bookings and events.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before we start.
Why us?
- Trading since 2009
- We are fully insured
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
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 will come back with a fixed quote.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
How the visit works
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes one overnight shift for many single units, with bigger plant phased. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to Piddinghoe can be planned properly.
- We look at the unit and the plant area during the survey.
- The area is protected and the unit made safe.
- Each section is cleaned of dust, debris and slime.
- We clean the coils and clear the tray and drain.
- We close every panel, hand the unit back and send the report and certificate.
Before we arrive
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Get a fixed quote
For AHU cleaning in Piddinghoe, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send pictures or your last report if you can. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
Related advice
What AHU cleaning looks like in Piddinghoe
We cover Piddinghoe, about 48 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible. The nearest hospital to Piddinghoe is Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital, about 2.3 miles south-east. Clean air matters most where people are unwell, and that is as true in a care home as in a hospital.
If you manage a school such as Breakwater Academy, ventilation cleaning is best booked for the holidays. If you run a surgery, dental practice or care home near Piddinghoe, clean ventilation matters as much to you as to a hospital like Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (about 2.3 miles south-east).
Piddinghoe is about 1 mile north-west of Newhaven, in East Sussex. We carry out AHU cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Piddinghoe and the rest of East Sussex. Our East Sussex coverage runs to 289 places, Piddinghoe among them. You can also see our page for Brighton, roughly 7 miles from Piddinghoe.
AHU cleaning in BN9 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. AHU cleaning is available to premises on Brookside and Lewes Road and nearby roads. Nearby, we also carry out AHU cleaning in South Heighton (1 mile east), Denton (1 mile east), Telscombe (2 miles west), Rodmell (2 miles north-west) and Northease (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (11 miles east), Seaford (4 miles south-east), Lewes (5 miles north), Hailsham (10 miles east), Uckfield (11 miles north) and Polegate (9 miles east).
Around Piddinghoe
In Piddinghoe, that means kitchens and buildings near The Jolly Boatman pub, UTC@Harbourside and Castle Hill, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Newhaven Town station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Planet Earth Museum (0.8 miles south-east) and Lewes Castle (4.7 miles north). Not far away are Itford Hill and Southerham Farm.
Your questions about AHU cleaning in Piddinghoe
Do you cover Piddinghoe for AHU cleaning?
Yes. Our area runs across London and the South East, Piddinghoe included. Get in touch with the details and we’ll arrange a survey.
Can you work in Piddinghoe outside opening hours?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
What is TR19?
A BESA specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It is not law, but it’s the benchmark.
Can you quote from photos?
Often, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
Can you clean the ducts connected to the AHU?
Yes, the ductwork, grilles and diffusers the unit serves. We’ll tell you after the survey whether the ducts need it.
What’s included in an AHU clean?
The main parts are the filters, coils, drain tray, fan and inside of the casing. We confirm the scope after looking at the unit.
When should our AHU next be cleaned?
Inspection under TR19® Air decides it. A hard-working unit, or one serving a hospital or care home, may need cleaning more often.
How much notice should we give?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
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What affects the cost of AHU cleaning
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- The times the site is available
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The scale of the work
The cost depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Call or email with a few details and you will normally have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that is where we come in.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Aftercare tips
Once we’ve finished, these simple steps help:
- Keep the certificate and photo report with the plant records
- Watch for drips or damp patches near the plant
- Make sure the unit’s access doors open easily
- Clear leaves and litter away from the intake
Photos in the report cover the filters, coils, drain tray, fan and casing, and note any part we couldn’t get to. It also notes faults we spotted, such as damaged panels or a blocked drain.
Make the drain tray part of every maintenance visit. A drain that’s cleared early never gets to the slime stage.