Hampshire · Air handling unit cleaning
AHU Cleaning in Hordle
Cleaning of air handling units, including filters, coils, drain trays, fans and internal surfaces for commercial sites in Hordle and across Hampshire. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Stale or musty smells from the ventilation
- Air handling units never cleaned inside
- Units needing a clean before a new tenant or handover
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
About our AHU cleaning in Hordle
An AHU clean is a thorough examination and treatment of the unit. Every section is opened, cleaned and photographed, so you can see the unit’s condition for yourself. If you are dealing with intake sections clogged with outdoor debris and stale or musty smells from the ventilation, we can help, from supply and extract fans, dampers and louvres and drain trays onwards.
In a smaller place like Hordle, buildings with ducted ventilation are more likely to be a school, a surgery, a care home or a small business unit than an office block. Even a small system collects dust in its ducts and filters.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with photos after each visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Place
- Hordle (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Records
- Photo report after each visit
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What affects the quote in Hordle
Sites vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- The size of the system
- What state the system is in
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
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. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
You don’t need the technical terms. Just send:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- A few general shots of the system
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
If you need AHU cleaning in Hordle, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
Different parts, different methods
Drain trays
Condensate from the coil drips into a tray beneath it. We clear standing water, clean out slime and check the outlet is draining.
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.
Other services in Hordle
Hordle buildings and their air
There are about 3 schools, colleges and universities and about 14 caring premises (care homes, nurseries and hospitals) on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of central Hordle. Many buildings of this kind have supply and extract ductwork that gathers dust and needs inspecting. About 3.3 miles east of Hordle is Lymington New Forest Hospital, the nearest hospital. Healthcare buildings depend on clean supply and extract ventilation, and the same applies to surgeries, clinics and care homes.
If you run a surgery, dental practice or care home near Hordle, clean ventilation matters as much to you as to a hospital like Lymington New Forest Hospital (about 3.3 miles east). If you manage a school such as Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School, ventilation cleaning is best booked for the holidays.
Hordle is about 3 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. From the centre of Hordle to the outskirts, AHU cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, Hordle among them. There’s also a page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Here we cover the SO41 postcode area for AHU cleaning. Whether your site is on Yerville Gardens, Acacia Road and Woodlands or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Other places close to Hordle include Downton (1 mile south), Leagreen (1 mile south), Ashley (1 mile west), Tiptoe (2 miles north) and New Milton (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (3 miles east), Hythe (12 miles north-east), Ringwood (9 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (11 miles north-east) and Marchwood (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Hordle
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Arnewood School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is New Milton station, roughly 1.7 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.4 miles west) and Highcliffe Castle (4.4 miles west). The countryside around Hordle includes Milford on Sea LNR.
When something else is needed
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Coils that are corroded or leaking and need replacing
- Mechanical faults with motors, belts or bearings
- Problems with the unit’s controls or sensors
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work
- Filter sections
- Heating and cooling coils
- Dampers and louvres
- Drain trays
- Supply and extract fans
- Internal panels
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
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’s our job.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
What we do, step by step
Every visit runs to the same pattern: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, carry out the AHU cleaning, clear away and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work takes one overnight shift for many single units, with bigger plant phased. Around Hordle, access is normally simpler than in a town centre, though gates and roof access are worth mentioning.
- First the unit is surveyed, from photos or a visit, and the scope agreed.
- The unit is shut down with your site team and the area 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.
- We close up the unit and send the certificate and before and after pictures.
Before we arrive
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Move anything stored near the system
How to get a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your photos and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before work begins.
Advice
FAQs for Hordle
Can ventilation in schools around Hordle be cleaned out of term?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. Around Hordle, the Food Standards Agency lists about 3 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your term dates and we will plan around them.
Do you cover smaller places like Hordle?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Hordle is covered. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line, and we’ll advise on what to do next.
Are you accredited?
We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
Is there a report after cleaning?
Yes. You receive a certificate and a report showing each section before and after, with any faults we noticed.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
What should I send you?
Some photos and a quick description of the system, with the address and opening hours. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Will you repair the fan or motor?
We clean the unit and flag faults rather than repair them, with the details in the report.
Aftercare tips
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Clear leaves and litter away from the intake
- Store the TR19 paperwork where auditors can find it
- Stick to the filter change plan
- Report stiff or damaged access doors
If the ductwork hasn’t been cleaned, consider it next. A clean unit feeding dirty ducts only solves half the problem, and we can survey both.
Change or clean filters on time. Once filters clog, dirt starts getting past them.