West Berkshire · Air handling unit cleaning
Air handling unit cleaning in Wickham, West Berkshire
Cleaning of air handling units, including filters, coils, drain trays, fans and internal surfaces for commercial sites in Wickham and across West Berkshire. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Dust built up on fan impellers
- Drain trays holding standing water
- Plant that needs cleaning after a refit
Leave it or put it right?
A light clean now is simpler than a heavy one later. Years of build-up make the job longer and harder, particularly where damp has made it stick. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Wickham is calmer for everyone.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
What you get with us
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Photo reports with every job
- We are fully insured
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
AHU cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Wickham
Every supply and extract system relies on the air handling unit at its centre: air is pulled in, filtered, conditioned and sent out through the ducts. Anything that collects inside the unit can end up in the rooms it serves, so cleaning the unit matters as much as cleaning the ducts. We’re often asked to deal with condensate trays that won’t empty and filters that are clogged or overdue, on filter sections, internal panels and drain trays.
In a village or hamlet like Wickham, few buildings have mechanical ventilation, but where it’s fitted, it needs the same inspection and cleaning as anywhere.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with photos of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Location
- Wickham (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Paperwork
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Wickham buildings and their air
Wickham, about 58 miles from central London, is within our usual area. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you.
Wherever a school like Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School has ducted ventilation, a half-term visit keeps the work out of lesson time.
Wickham is about 6 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. From the centre of Wickham to the outskirts, we cover AHU cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Wickham is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we work for AHU cleaning. We also work in Reading, about 20 miles from Wickham.
All of RG20 is within our area for AHU cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. We cover sites on Welford Road, Baydon Road and Mant Close and the roads around them. If your site is just outside Wickham, we cover Easton (1 mile east), Weston (1 mile north), Clapton (1 mile south-west), East Shefford (2 miles north) and Shefford Woodlands (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (6 miles south-east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-east), Hungerford (4 miles south-west), Lambourn (6 miles north-west) and Shaw (6 miles south-east).
Around Wickham
Around Wickham, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Five Bells pub. For rail, the closest station is Kintbury station, roughly 3 miles south. Nearby you will also find Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Sole Common Pond.
Common problems we fix in Wickham
An AHU’s intake draws in outdoor air and everything in it: dust, pollen, leaves and debris. Most of it lands at the intake and the first stage of filters, and some travels further into the unit.
The symptoms we are asked about most include:
- Dirty fans and fan housings
- Rooms that smell stuffy when the system runs
- Filters that are clogged or overdue
- Leaves and litter drawn into the unit
In Wickham, we look inside the system before deciding what needs cleaning.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Proof of insurance
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Keeping the system healthy
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Keep inspection doors on the unit in good order
- Diary the inspection date recommended in the report
- Keep filter changes on time and recorded
- Look at the condensate drain whenever the unit is serviced
You receive a TR19® certificate and a photo report after the clean. Keep both with the building’s maintenance records.
Make sure access doors and panels on the unit open easily. If a section is hard to get into, it tends not to get checked.
Part by part
Rooftop and plant room units
Rooftop units take the weather, and intakes can collect leaves and debris. We clean the intake and first stage of filters along with the rest.
Filters
What’s on the filters is a good clue to what’s further in. They’re photographed before and after for your records.
Wickham questions
Can the work in Wickham be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The work in Wickham can fit around your hours. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Is AHU cleaning available in Wickham?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Wickham is part of that. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with a few pictures of the system.
Which accreditations do you hold?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, if we can see what we need. Otherwise, we book a survey at a time that suits the site, and the quote follows that.
How much notice should we give?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes, always. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it and the fixed quote is built on it.
How much does AHU cleaning cost in Wickham?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Call for a fixed quote and we will typically reply within one working day.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. That is our job.
The process
There are three stages on the day: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, and the sign-off is a written report with photos. The middle part takes longest, and that takes a single shift for a typical unit, longer for large or heavily soiled ones. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Wickham.
- We survey the unit from photos or on site and agree what’s included.
- 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.
- Standing water and slime come out of the tray and the drain is checked.
- We close up the unit and send the certificate and before and after pictures.
How to prepare
- Clear the space around the work
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Getting a quote
Want a quote for AHU cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across West Berkshire. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.