Hampshire · Air handling unit cleaning
Air handling unit cleaning in East Stratton, Hampshire
AHU cleaning in East Stratton from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Plant that needs cleaning after a refit
- Condensate trays that will not empty
- Stale or musty smells from the ventilation
About our AHU cleaning in East Stratton
An air handling unit is the heart of a building’s ventilation: it draws air in, filters it, heats or cools it and pushes it round the ductwork. Whatever builds up inside it travels with that air, which is why we clean the unit itself, not just the ducts. Common call-outs are for dirty filters cutting the airflow and plant that needs cleaning after a refit, on drain trays, heating and cooling coils and filter sections.
Rural buildings with mechanical ventilation, such as care homes and country hotels, often keep their units in roof spaces or outbuildings, where filters and drain trays get forgotten.
The report is your system’s health record: a dated account with photos of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Where
- East Stratton (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Photo report after each visit
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Fixed quotes for AHU cleaning in East Stratton
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- What state the system is in
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Travel, parking and unloading
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
Helping us quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Any previous report or certificate
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
What the work involves, part by part
Rooftop and plant room units
Units outside are exposed to weather and windblown debris. We clean the intake and first stage of filters along with the rest.
Drain trays
A tray that doesn’t drain becomes a pool of stagnant water in the airstream. We clean it and report anything about the tray or drain that needs fixing.
East Stratton: your questions answered
Can you work in East Stratton outside opening hours?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The work in East Stratton can fit around your hours. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
Do you work in villages like East Stratton?
Yes, East Stratton is part of our area, however small the site. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Are you accredited?
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.
How long will the unit be out of action?
Typically the clean takes anything from half a day for one small unit to several shifts for a plant room full of them. The shutdown is planned to fit, out of hours if needed.
Will the ventilation be off while you clean?
Yes. Cleaning needs the unit off and isolated, and we time the work to suit the site.
What’s TR19?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark.
What’s included in an AHU clean?
The main parts are the filters, coils, drain tray, fan and inside of the casing. We confirm the scope after looking at the unit.
What types of premises do you cover?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a small pub to a hospital. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
East Stratton buildings and their air
About 54 miles out from central London, East Stratton is part of the South East area we work across. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site.
Ventilation work in and around East Stratton is risk-based: inspect, then clean what needs it. Whether the building is in East Stratton itself or nearby, filters, coils, drain trays and ducts are all part of the work.
East Stratton is about 8 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Whether your site is in the middle of East Stratton or further out, AHU cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. 683 places in Hampshire are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our Southampton page covers sites nearby, about 18 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for AHU cleaning: SO21. Whether your site is on Stratton Close, Stratton Lane and Baring Close or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Neighbouring places we cover for AHU cleaning include Micheldever (2 miles west), Northbrook (2 miles west), Totford (2 miles south-east), Northington (2 miles south-east) and Brown Candover (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (9 miles north-east), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (12 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (11 miles east).
Landmarks near East Stratton
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Northbrook Arms and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Micheldever station, about 2.5 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Barton Castle (4.9 miles east).
Towns and villages near East Stratton
Also in East Stratton
Why deal with it now?
Standing water in a drain tray does not clear itself. Leave it and you risk overflows, leaks into the space below and odours carried round the building. Clearing it now is a much smaller job. With notice, the visit to East Stratton can be fitted around your bookings and events.
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
What you get with us
- Trading since 2009
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Photo reports with every job
- We’re fully insured
See what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
Honest limits
Not every problem is solved by AHU cleaning, and we’ll tell you before work begins. It won’t put right:
- Damaged coils beyond cleaning
- Dirty ducts beyond the unit itself
- Mechanical faults with motors, belts or bearings
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work
- Heating and cooling coils
- Internal panels
- Supply and extract fans
- Dampers and louvres
- Filter sections
- Drain trays
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes a single shift for a typical unit, longer for large or heavily soiled ones. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in East Stratton knowing what to expect.
- 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
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Get a fixed quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you’ll typically have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
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Managing agents and facilities teams in East Stratton
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 pictures, so records stay tidy.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Between visits
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Report musty smells from the vents straight away
- Diary the inspection date recommended in the report
- Keep filter changes on time and recorded
- File each AHU report in the maintenance log
Keep filter changes on schedule between cleans, as that does more than anything to keep the unit clean. Record each change in the maintenance log.
Check drain trays and condensate drains during routine maintenance. A drain that’s cleared early never gets to the slime stage.