Hampshire · Air handling unit cleaning
Lowford AHU cleaning
One call covers AHU cleaning in Lowford: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Blocked condensate drains and slimy trays
- Dirty filters cutting the airflow
- Leaves and litter drawn into the unit
Managing agents and facilities teams in Lowford
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
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 are happy to quote for all of it.
AHU cleaning in Lowford, done properly
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. The work covers supply and extract fans, filter sections and dampers and louvres, and common reasons people get in touch are dirty fans and fan housings and condensate trays that won’t empty.
Visits to a place like Lowford are fitted around opening hours. The method does not change: inspect first, clean, then record what was done.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with pictures of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Location
- Lowford (SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Photo report after each visit
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
So the system stays in good health:
- File each AHU report in the maintenance log
- Check the drain tray is emptying during routine visits
- Plan the next inspection before the last report gets filed away
- Keep filter changes on time and recorded
The ducts served by the unit may need attention too. Cleaning the unit and ducts together gives the best result, and we can survey both.
Keep the area around the intake clear. Anything around the intake is likely to be drawn in.
AHU cleaning around Lowford
There are about 15 schools, colleges and universities and about 27 caring premises (care homes, nurseries and hospitals) on the FSA’s food hygiene register within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Lowford. Busy, occupied buildings like these are where clean supply air matters most. About 2.3 miles south-east of Lowford is Coldeast, the nearest hospital. Healthcare buildings depend on clean supply and extract ventilation, and the same applies to surgeries, clinics and care homes.
If you manage shops or offices close to Bursledon station, a TR19® Air inspection shows whether the ductwork needs cleaning. Healthcare buildings such as Coldeast, about 2.3 miles south-east, depend on their ventilation; if you manage a surgery, clinic or care home near Lowford, yours matters too.
Lowford is about 2 miles south-west of Hedge End, in Hampshire. From the centre of Lowford to the outskirts, 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.
Postcode districts we cover here for AHU cleaning: SO31. That includes premises on Hamble Lane, St George Close and Woolwich Close and the roads around them. If your site is just outside Lowford, we cover Old Netley (1 mile south-west), Bursledon (1 mile south-east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
What’s near Lowford
Typical jobs here are in premises near Oasis Academy Mayfield, Westwood Woodland Park and The Linden Tree pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Lowford is Bursledon station, about 0.9 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Coldeast (2.3 miles south-east) and Netley Castle (1.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Netley Common.
Questions from Lowford
Will you come out to Lowford?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Lowford is covered. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Can ventilation in schools around Lowford be cleaned out of term?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. The FSA’s register shows about 15 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Lowford. Just call 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your term dates and we will plan around them.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Yes, for many jobs. Send wide shots, close-ups of any access panels and anything that worries you, and we usually come back within one working day. Some sites still need a visit, and we’ll say so.
Can you clean without disrupting the building?
Yes, wherever it helps the building. We plan the shutdown window with you.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used and we will propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
Do you clean the ductwork as well?
Yes. Ductwork is cleaned through access panels, with anything inaccessible recorded, and new panels can be fitted.
How often should an air handling unit be cleaned?
Under TR19® Air, cleaning is led by inspection and risk rather than a set calendar. Each report suggests when the unit should next be looked at.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, and the details are available on request.
When to call us in Lowford
Planned maintenance often covers belts, motors and filters but not cleaning. That means a unit can tick every service box and still be carrying years of dirt.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Debris and leaves in the fresh air intake
- Dirty fans and fan housings
- Condensate trays that won’t empty
- Plant that needs cleaning after a refit
School buildings such as Bursledon Church of England Infant School are typically done in the holidays, so classrooms are not disturbed.
Comparing quotes
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
What we do, step by step
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and pictures. The middle part takes longest, and that takes anything from half a day for one small unit to several shifts for a plant room full of them. For a place like Lowford, we load the van from the survey notes so the work can be done in one visit where possible.
- We agree a shutdown window that suits the building.
- We take before pictures of each section of the unit.
- Filters, coils and internal surfaces are cleaned from intake to discharge.
- We finish with the fan section and the drain tray.
- We take after photos and issue the certificate and report.
Before we arrive
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Clear the space around the work
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you’ll normally 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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What the work involves, part by part
Heating and cooling coils
A dirty coil holds back the air and makes heating and cooling less effective. A clean gets air moving through the coil properly again.
Fans and fan sections
The fan moves all of the unit’s air, so dirt on it gets spread around. The impeller, its housing and the fan chamber are cleaned.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
What affects the quote in Lowford
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- The size of the system
- The number of sites or systems
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Parking and loading at the site
You won’t find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us, and we’ll talk you through it.
Asking for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Problems your staff have spotted
Want a quote for AHU cleaning? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.