Hampshire · Air handling unit cleaning

Air handling unit cleaning in Southington, Hampshire

Need AHU cleaning in Southington? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, finishing with a written report and photos.

  • Units needing a clean before a new tenant or handover
  • Stale or musty smells from the ventilation
  • Dirty coils holding back the airflow

AHU cleaning across Southington

The process

We turn up at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. The work itself takes from a few hours for a compact unit to a day or more for a large one. In a small place like Southington, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.

  1. We agree a shutdown window that suits the building.
  2. Before cleaning, each section is photographed.
  3. Filters, coils and internal surfaces are cleaned from intake to discharge.
  4. The fan and drain tray are cleaned and the drain checked.
  5. We take after pictures and issue the certificate and report.

Before we arrive

  • Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
  • Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
  • Move anything stored near the system

How to get a quote

To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, pictures of the system and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.

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How we handle AHU cleaning in Southington

Think of an AHU clean as a full check-up for the ventilation. We look inside each section, clean what we find and record it with photos, so you can see the unit’s condition for yourself. The work covers internal panels, drain trays and supply and extract fans, and people most often call us about dust-coated heating and cooling coils and plant that needs cleaning after a refit.

In a village or hamlet like Southington, few buildings have mechanical ventilation, but where it’s fitted, it needs the same inspection and cleaning as anywhere.

For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.

Location
Southington (RG25)
Region
Hampshire
Paperwork
Written report with pictures
Quotes
A fixed quote up front
Working hours
Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
Call
0345 646 2711
Reviewed
30 October 2026
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Why it’s worth doing now in Southington

Facilities teams are often asked for evidence that the ventilation is looked after. A TR19® certificate and photo report give you that, for audits, tenants or your own peace of mind. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Southington is calmer for everyone.

Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before work begins.

Why us?

  • In business since 2009
  • Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
  • CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
  • Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures

See what affects the cost or our accreditations.

Common questions in Southington

Is Southington within the area you cover?

Yes. Southington is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.

Can the work in Southington be done at night or at weekends?

Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. The site is handed back ready to open. When you call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, mention when the site is quiet.

How much does AHU cleaning cost in Southington?

We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. You get a fixed price before we start.

How often should an air handling unit be cleaned?

That’s set by inspection, in line with TR19® Air. Units in heavy use or in sensitive buildings may need attention more often.

Will we get paperwork for the AHU clean?

Yes. You get a TR19® certificate plus before and after pictures. Keep them in the maintenance log.

What do you need from me for a quote?

Only a few details: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. After that, simply phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.

Can you fix a faulty AHU?

AHU cleaning is what we offer here, not mechanical repairs. Any faults we notice are recorded so your maintenance contractor can deal with it.

Can you clean the ducts connected to the AHU?

Yes, the ductwork, grilles and diffusers the unit serves. We will tell you after the survey whether the ducts need it.

What we’re called out for in Southington

It matters for two reasons: air quality, since the unit feeds occupied rooms, and performance, since dirt makes it strain. For the people using the building every day, that is the air they breathe for hours on end.

What we’re most often called out for:

  • Plant that has been serviced but not cleaned
  • Dust built up on fan impellers
  • Air handling units with blocked filters
  • Drain trays holding standing water

Classrooms and halls at schools such as Overton Church of England Primary School are easiest to work in when pupils are away.

What to look for in a quote

  • Whether VAT is included
  • When the next visit should be, and why
  • What’s included in the scope, part by part
  • If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate

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How we price AHU cleaning

The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:

  • Any permits to work or inductions
  • How big the system is
  • Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
  • What state the system is in

One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. You’ll have a fixed price before we start.

Helping us quote

Before you ask for a quote, gather:

  • When the site is open and when it’s quiet
  • The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
  • Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
  • Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow

Want a quote for AHU cleaning? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.

Southington buildings and their air

Southington is about 54 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you.

For buildings in and around Southington, TR19® Air cleaning starts with an inspection.

Southington is about 8 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We provide AHU cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Southington and the rest of Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, and Southington is one of them. You can also see our page for Reading, about 19 miles away.

Work in RG25 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Vinns Lane, London Road and Dellands Lane, and we cover them all for AHU cleaning. Other places close to Southington include Overton (1 mile east), Quidhampton (1 mile north-east), Laverstoke (1 mile south-west), Freefolk (1 mile west) and Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (8 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south), Andover (9 miles west), Alton (14 miles south-east), Tadley (10 miles north-east) and Hook (14 miles east).

What’s near Southington

Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Greyhound pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Overton station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. For a walk, there’s Ladle Hill.

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Part by part

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.

Drain trays

Standing water in a tray sits right where the air passes. We clean it and note if the slope or the drain needs attention.

For landlords and multi-site operators

When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.

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’re happy to quote for all of it.

When something else is needed

Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:

  • Ventilation that was badly designed in the first place
  • Damaged coils beyond cleaning
  • Controls and BMS settings that run the unit

If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will say what we think.

Where we work

  • Supply and extract fans
  • Drain trays
  • Dampers and louvres
  • Filter sections
  • Heating and cooling coils
  • Internal panels
BESCA Vent Hygiene EliteMember, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
CHAS · SafeContractorISO 9001 and fully insured
Certificate and photo reportWith every clean
24/7 emergency calloutEvenings, nights and weekends
Since 2009South East England and London