Brighton and Hove · Air handling unit cleaning
Air handling unit cleaning in West Blatchington, Brighton and Hove
We cover West Blatchington for AHU cleaning. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos as standard.
- Units that have only ever had filter changes
- Blocked condensate drains and slimy trays
- Dirty filters cutting the airflow
Common questions in West Blatchington
Is West Blatchington within the area you cover?
Yes, West Blatchington is part of our area, however small the site. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Can you clean school ventilation in West Blatchington during the holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. With about 44 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of West Blatchington, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Just call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with your term dates and we will plan around them.
How long does it take to clean an air handling unit?
It takes from a few hours for a compact unit to a day or more for a large one. Size, layout and how dirty it is decide the rest, and the quote will give you a clear idea.
Are you insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and the details are available on request.
What does TR19 mean?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark.
Do you do ventilation duct cleaning too?
Yes, supply and extract ducts, grilles and diffusers. We’ll tell you after the survey whether the ducts need it.
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, for many jobs. Send wide shots, close-ups of any access panels and anything that worries you, and a fixed quote usually follows within one working day. Some sites still need a visit, and we will say so.
Where does the waste go?
It leaves the site with us when we go. During the work, it’s contained so the area stays clean.
AHU cleaning in West Blatchington, done properly
A cooling coil drips condensate into a tray that should drain away. When the drain blocks, water sits there and the tray turns slimy, in the airstream that feeds the building. Clearing and cleaning the tray is central to every AHU clean. The work covers heating and cooling coils, supply and extract fans and internal panels, and the jobs we see most are dirty coils holding back the airflow and debris and leaves in the fresh air intake.
Smaller buildings around West Blatchington often keep their ventilation units in a roof void or plant cupboard, out of sight and easy to overlook. Filters, coils and drain trays need attention whatever the size of the unit.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We are 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
- West Blatchington (BN3)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Reporting
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Keep inspection doors on the unit in good order
- Flag stale or damp smells in the supply air
- Watch for drips or damp patches near the plant
- File each AHU report in the maintenance log
You receive a TR19® certificate and a photo report after the clean. Keep both with the building’s maintenance records.
Make the drain tray part of every maintenance visit. Catching a slow drain early stops standing water building up.
Different parts, different methods
Fans and fan sections
Build-up on fan blades can upset the balance and add wear. A clean fan runs more smoothly.
Filters
What’s on the filters is a good clue to what’s further in. We photograph them for the report.
Managing agents and facilities teams in West Blatchington
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
What we are called out for in West Blatchington
No filter stops everything. What gets through settles on coils, fans and the inside of the casing, a little more each month.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Plant that has been serviced but not cleaned
- Rooms that smell stuffy when the system runs
- Drain trays holding standing water
- Leaves and litter drawn into the unit
Healthcare ventilation, from large hospitals like Montefiore Hospital (about 1.5 miles south-east) to small clinics, depends on clean filters, coils and ducts.
What your quote should include
- What records you will receive afterwards
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- What insurance they carry
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
What affects the quote in West Blatchington
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- How big the system is
- A single visit or a regular plan
- How many systems or sites are involved
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- The site address and the type of premises
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before work begins.
Ventilation in West Blatchington buildings
Food Standards Agency records list about 44 schools, colleges and universities, about 96 care, childcare and hospital premises and about 12 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses registered as food businesses within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of West Blatchington. Classrooms, bedrooms and care spaces are often served by ducted air, and that ductwork collects dust over time. About 45 miles out from central London, West Blatchington is part of the South East area we work across. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included. About 1.5 miles south-east of West Blatchington is Montefiore Hospital, the nearest hospital. Healthcare buildings depend on clean supply and extract ventilation, and the same applies to surgeries, clinics and care homes.
For workplaces around Aldrington station with mechanical ventilation, cleaning can be done in the evening or at weekends. Wherever a school like Aldrington CofE Primary School has ducted ventilation, a half-term visit keeps the work out of lesson time.
West Blatchington is about 1 mile north-east of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. We carry out AHU cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in West Blatchington and the rest of Brighton and Hove. West Blatchington is one of 30 towns, villages and districts in Brighton and Hove we cover for commercial clients.
Every address in BN3 is covered for AHU cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Whether your site is on Frant Road, Nevill Road and Nevill Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. West Blatchington is on the A2038, so it’s easy for us to get to for out-of-hours visits. Close by, we work in Brighton and Hove (1 mile south-west), Hove (1 mile south), Aldrington (1 mile south-west), Westdene (1 mile north-east) and Withdean (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Carlton Hill (3 miles south-east), Hanover (3 miles south-east), Kemptown (3 miles south-east), Whitehawk (4 miles south-east), Moulsecoomb (3 miles east) and Bevendean (3 miles east).
Near you in West Blatchington
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Blatchington Mill School and Sixth Form College, Hove Park and The Nevill pub and the streets around them. The closest station to West Blatchington is Aldrington station, about 0.7 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Churchill Square (2.2 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Thundersbarrow Hill and Ladies Mile.
What happens on the day
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes anything from half a day for one small unit to several shifts for a plant room full of them. Everything the job in West Blatchington needs is worked out beforehand, from the survey.
- First the unit is surveyed, from pictures or a visit, and the scope agreed.
- With your site team, the unit is switched off and isolated, then the area around it protected.
- Filters, coils, fan section and casing are cleaned in turn.
- Standing water and slime come out of the tray and the drain is checked.
- A TR19® certificate and photo report follow the clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Ask for a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you’ll normally have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
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Why it’s worth doing now in West Blatchington
A clogged coil or dirty fan makes the unit work harder for the same airflow. The result is extra wear and a building that doesn’t feel as comfortable, and a clean on your terms beats a breakdown on nobody’s. It’s better to plan the work at a site near West Blatchington than wait for a failure.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced 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’ll go through it with you.
Why choose Duct Doctor in West Blatchington
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
See what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.