Portsmouth · Air handling unit cleaning
Tipner AHU cleaning
Professional AHU cleaning in and around Tipner, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and pictures.
- Rooms that smell stuffy when the system runs
- Intake sections clogged with outdoor debris
- Blocked condensate drains and slimy trays
How we handle AHU cleaning in Tipner
Think of an AHU clean as a full check-up for the ventilation. We look inside each section, clean what we find and record it with photos, so the report shows exactly what was done. If you have drain trays holding standing water and intake sections clogged with outdoor debris, we can put it right.
Smaller buildings around Tipner often keep their ventilation units in a roof void or plant cupboard, out of sight and easy to overlook. Every unit, large or small, has filters, coils and a drain tray to keep clean.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Location
- Tipner (PO2)
- Wider area
- Portsmouth
- Reporting
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
For landlords and multi-site operators
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
What we do, step by step
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and the rest is down to us. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. We plan the journey to Tipner and bring what the job is likely to need.
- We start with a survey of the unit and a fixed quote for the work.
- With your site team, the unit is switched off and isolated, then the area around it protected.
- We clean or change the filters as agreed, then clean the coils, fan and internal panels.
- Drain trays are cleared and cleaned and the outlet checked.
- A TR19® certificate and photo report follow the clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored near the system
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
How to get a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
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What a clean won’t put right
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Airflow problems caused by the system’s design
- Damaged coils beyond cleaning
- Ductwork downstream of the unit, which is a separate clean
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Internal panels
- Supply and extract fans
- Heating and cooling coils
- Drain trays
- Filter sections
- Dampers and louvres
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
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.
Questions from Tipner
Will you come out to Tipner?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Tipner is covered. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Can the work in Tipner be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The work in Tipner can fit around your hours. When you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, mention when the site is quiet.
Does the AHU have to be shut down for cleaning?
Yes, while the clean is under way. Out-of-hours work is available to keep disruption down.
Are you insured?
Yes, we are fully insured. We also hold CHAS and SafeContractor, for sites that check contractor safety.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites in our area, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
Is a quote from pictures possible?
Yes, where the photos show enough. Otherwise, we book a survey at a time that suits the site, and the quote follows that.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a single café to a large school. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
Can you fix a faulty AHU?
Mechanical repairs to the unit are for your HVAC maintenance contractor. We’ll flag anything we notice during the clean.
What affects the quote in Tipner
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- Parking and loading at the site
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Helping us quote
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Any previous report or certificate
- A few general shots of the system
- The postcode and the type of business
Need a price for AHU cleaning? Please call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Between visits
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Look at the condensate drain whenever the unit is serviced
- Clear leaves and litter away from the intake
- Book the next check in line with the report
- Note any water around the unit or leaks below it
Photos in the report cover the filters, coils, drain tray, fan and casing, and note any part we couldn’t get to. Any defects we noticed, like a leaking tray or damaged lining, are listed.
Keep the unit’s doors and panels in working order. Sections that are awkward to open are the ones that get skipped.
Ventilation in Tipner buildings
Going by the FSA’s register, there are about 30 schools, colleges and universities, about 27 caring premises (care homes, nurseries and hospitals) and about 5 hotels and B&Bs serving food across Tipner and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Classrooms, bedrooms and care spaces are often served by ducted air, and that ductwork collects dust over time. For Tipner, the closest hospital is Royal Portsmouth Hospital, roughly 1.2 miles south. Healthcare ventilation is a good example of why supply ducts need inspecting: the air goes straight to patients.
Healthcare ventilation, from large hospitals like Royal Portsmouth Hospital (about 1.2 miles south) to small clinics, depends on clean filters, coils and ducts.
Tipner is about 1 mile north-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We provide AHU cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Tipner and the rest of Portsmouth. 19 places in Portsmouth are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots.
All of PO2 is covered for AHU cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Knox Road, Croft Road and Whaley Road, and we cover them all for AHU cleaning. You’ll find Tipner on the M275 and A2047, so it’s easy for us to get to for AHU cleaning. We also cover North End (1 mile east), Rudmore (1 mile south-east), Portsmouth (1 mile south-east), Landport (1 mile south) and Hilsea (1 mile north-east).
Landmarks near Tipner
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to St Edmund's Catholic School, Mother Shipton pub and Mayfield School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Portsmouth & Southsea station, about 1.4 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (0.8 miles south) and Portchester Castle (1.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
Common problems we fix in Tipner
It matters for two reasons: air quality, since the unit feeds occupied rooms, and performance, since dirt makes it strain. For anyone working, learning or staying in a building in Tipner, that is air they breathe for hours at a time.
The symptoms we are asked about most include:
- Dust-coated heating and cooling coils
- Intake sections clogged with outdoor debris
- Dust built up on fan impellers
- Stale or musty smells from the ventilation
For schools like Stamshaw Infant Academy, the holidays are the usual time to inspect and clean ventilation.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed