Hampshire · Air handling unit cleaning
AHU Cleaning in Tidworth
Specialist AHU cleaning for Tidworth: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- Air handling units with blocked filters
- Units that have only ever had filter changes
- Air handling units due a clean after building work
AHU cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Tidworth
No two plant rooms are the same, from a small ceiling-mounted unit to a large rooftop plant. Every job starts with a survey, from pictures or on site, followed by a fixed quote before any cleaning starts. If you’re dealing with air handling units never cleaned inside and plant that needs cleaning after a refit, we can put it right, from dampers and louvres, supply and extract fans and internal panels onwards.
Around a place like Tidworth, ventilation systems tend to be in schools, surgeries, care homes and workplaces. Even a small system collects dust in its ducts and filters.
We have been trading since 2009, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Place
- Tidworth (SP9)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Photo report after each visit
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Do you need AHU cleaning in Tidworth?
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.
Clients normally contact us when they notice something like this:
- Plant that has been serviced but not cleaned
- Blocked condensate drains and slimy trays
- Rooms that smell stuffy when the system runs
- Dirty fans and fan housings
Classrooms and halls at schools such as The Wellington Academy are easiest to work in when pupils are away.
Before you book anyone
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- Whether a survey comes first
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
For landlords and multi-site operators
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and photos, so each one has its own record.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
What AHU cleaning cannot fix
In fairness, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Controls and BMS settings that run the unit
- Ventilation that was badly designed in the first place
- Breakdowns that need a mechanical engineer
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Dampers and louvres
- Internal panels
- Supply and extract fans
- Drain trays
- Filter sections
- Heating and cooling coils
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
What affects the quote in Tidworth
We don’t publish a price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The scale of the work
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- How easy every part is to reach
We do not list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos, and we’ll talk you through it.
What we need to know
To speed up the quote, send us:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
Need a price for AHU cleaning? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Ventilation in Tidworth buildings
Tidworth is on our map: we cover London and the South East. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours.
Around Tidworth, as anywhere, ventilation cleaning begins with an inspection.
Tidworth is about 8 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Whatever kind of site you run in Tidworth, we can take on AHU cleaning. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Tidworth is one of 683 towns, villages and districts in Hampshire where we work for commercial clients. You can also see our page for Southampton, roughly 25 miles from Tidworth.
We work across SP9 for AHU cleaning and the streets around it. We cover sites on Station Road, Pennings Road and Ebble Close and nearby roads. Tidworth is on the A338 and A3026, so it’s easy for us to get to for out-of-hours visits. If your site is just outside Tidworth, we cover Perham Down (1 mile east), Ludgershall (2 miles north-east), Shipton Bellinger (2 miles south), Great Shoddesden (2 miles east) and Kimpton (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Andover (8 miles east), Whitchurch (14 miles east), East Anton (9 miles east), Picket Piece (10 miles east), Picket Twenty (9 miles east) and Finkley Down (10 miles east).
Near you in Tidworth
Around Tidworth, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Clarendon Infants' School and the streets around them. A little further out are Ludgershall Castle (2.2 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Quarley Hill.
Common questions in Tidworth
Can you work in Tidworth outside opening hours?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. The work in Tidworth can fit around your hours. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we’ll book within them.
Is AHU cleaning available in Tidworth?
Yes, Tidworth is covered. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day of the survey details.
How far ahead should we book?
Book as early as you can for planned work, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
How often do AHUs need cleaning?
There’s no single answer; it comes down to the building and the unit. Inspection tells you when cleaning is needed, and we’ll suggest an interval after the first clean.
How long will the unit be out of action?
Cleaning takes half a day to a full day per unit, with large plant planned over several shifts. Bigger units can be phased, and you can ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email to plan it.
What is 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.
Which accreditations do you hold?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We’re fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
What do you do to protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before work begins, and waste is contained as we go. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
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How it works
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, while signing off means the written report and photos. The middle part takes longest, and that takes one overnight shift for many single units, with bigger plant phased. Around Tidworth, access is typically simpler than in a town centre, though gates and roof access are worth mentioning.
- The survey covers the unit, its access and how it can be shut down.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Clear loose items from the work area
Ask for a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Related advice
Between visits
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Clear leaves and litter away from the intake
- Plan the next inspection before the last report gets filed away
- Make sure condensate is draining away
- Report water on the plant room floor
The ducts served by the unit may need attention too. A clean unit feeding dirty ducts only solves half the problem, and we can quote for both.
Regular filter changes are the best protection an AHU has. Overloaded filters let more dirt through to the coils and fan.