West Sussex · Air handling unit cleaning
Air handling unit cleaning in Wick, West Sussex
Cleaning of air handling units, including filters, coils, drain trays, fans and internal surfaces for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Wick. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Debris and leaves in the fresh air intake
- Air handling units with blocked filters
- Fan sections that haven’t been cleaned in years
AHU cleaning in Wick, done properly
We clean the parts of the unit where dirt and moisture gather: the filter section, heating and cooling coils, drain trays, fan and casing. You get a TR19® certificate and a photo report showing the unit before and after. If you have dirty filters cutting the airflow and air handling units due a clean after building work, we can put it right.
Around a place like Wick, ventilation systems tend to be in schools, surgeries, care homes and workplaces. Smaller systems still gather dust and need inspecting.
We have been trading since 2009, and we’re 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.
- Place
- Wick (BN17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Photo report after each visit
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes anything from half a day for one small unit to several shifts for a plant room full of them. Getting to the system matters more than parking in a place like Wick, so let us know how to reach it.
- 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.
- The unit is closed up and handed back, with a report to follow.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Ask for a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To get going, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
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Why it’s worth doing now in Wick
A clogged coil or dirty fan makes the unit work harder for the same airflow. That means more wear on the motor and rooms that feel less fresh, and a clean on your terms beats a breakdown on nobody’s. A site near Wick that has to close at short notice is hard to cover for.
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we will price it together.
Why us?
- Photo reports with every job
- Fully insured
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
Aftercare tips
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Watch for drips or damp patches near the plant
- Report musty smells from the vents straight away
- Keep the certificate and photo report with the plant records
- Check the drain tray is emptying during routine visits
You receive a TR19® certificate and a photo report after the clean. They belong in the plant or maintenance log.
Change or clean filters on time. Once filters clog, dirt starts getting past them.
Fixed quotes for AHU cleaning in Wick
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- The times the site is available
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- The number of sites or systems
- The condition of the system
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
What we need to know
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. The most useful are:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few photos and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Honest limits
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Mechanical faults with motors, belts or bearings
- Coils that are corroded or leaking and need replacing
- Ventilation that was badly designed in the first place
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Wick
- Dampers and louvres
- Supply and extract fans
- Internal panels
- Heating and cooling coils
- Filter sections
- Drain trays
What the work involves, part by part
Fans and fan sections
Every bit of air passes the fan, so a dirty fan sends dirt downstream. We clean the impeller, housing and surrounding section.
Filters
Every AHU relies on its filters to catch dust before it reaches the coils. As part of the clean, filters are checked and cleaned or replaced as agreed, and clean the filter housing.
Ventilation in Wick buildings
Food Standards Agency records list about 15 schools, colleges and universities, about 24 hospitals, care homes and childcare premises and about 6 hotels and guest houses registered as food businesses within about 1.5 miles of central Wick. Where buildings like these have air handling units, filters, coils and drain trays need regular attention. At about 51 miles from central London, Wick sits well inside the area we cover. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. Zachary Merton Hospital is the nearest hospital, about 2.3 miles south-east of Wick. Hospitals show how much a building can rely on its ventilation, and smaller healthcare sites rely on theirs too.
Healthcare buildings such as Zachary Merton Hospital, about 2.3 miles south-east, depend on their ventilation; if you manage a surgery, clinic or care home near Wick, yours matters too. If you manage a school such as Lyminster Primary School, ventilation cleaning is best booked for the holidays.
Wick is about 1 mile north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. For AHU cleaning in and around Wick, please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, including Wick. Wick is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work for commercial clients. Brighton is in our area too, about 18 miles from Wick.
We cover every part of the BN17 postcode area for AHU cleaning and the streets around it. That includes premises on Joyce Close, Willow Brook and Wheatcroft and the roads around them. Wick is on the B2284, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for out-of-hours visits. Close by, we work in Lyminster (1 mile north), Toddington (1 mile east), Littlehampton (1 mile south-east), Climping (1 mile south-west) and Ford (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (7 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (10 miles east).
Near you in Wick
Around Wick, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Littlehampton College, Locomotive Public House and The Littlehampton Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Littlehampton station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Zachary Merton Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and Rustington Museum (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Wick includes Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
Places near Wick
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Do you need AHU cleaning in Wick?
Cooling coils create condensation, and that water has to go somewhere. If the drain tray outlet blocks or the tray does not fall properly, water stands in it, and slime and smells soon follow.
What we’re most often called out for:
- Blocked condensate drains and slimy trays
- Plant that has been serviced but not cleaned
- Dirty coils holding back the airflow
- Units needing a clean before a new tenant or handover
Workplaces around Littlehampton station with an air handling unit need the filters, coils and drain tray looked at, as well as the ducts.
Comparing quotes
- What insurance they carry
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
Wick: your questions answered
Do you work at weekends in Wick?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. It means the site in Wick keeps running as normal. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Can ventilation in schools around Wick be cleaned out of term?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. There are about 15 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Wick. Just ring 0345 646 2711 or email us with your term dates and we will plan around them.
Are you accredited?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for anything that cannot wait until a planned visit. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
How long will the unit be out of action?
It takes one overnight shift for many single units, with bigger plant phased. Size, layout and how dirty it is decide the rest, and we’ll confirm the time when we quote.
What types of premises do you cover?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. Work is timed around how each site runs.
Is Wick in your area?
Yes. We work across Greater London, Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex, and that includes Wick.
Will you repair the fan or motor?
Motors, belts, controls and coils that need repair are a job for your maintenance contractor. We’ll flag anything we notice during the clean.