Hampshire · Air handling unit cleaning
The Hummicks AHU cleaning
Our technicians work in The Hummicks on AHU cleaning. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures as standard.
- Units that have only ever had filter changes
- Rooms that smell stuffy when the system runs
- Fan sections that haven’t been cleaned in years
How we handle AHU cleaning in The Hummicks
Where a building in The Hummicks has had little more than filter changes, the coils, fan and casing can be carrying far more dirt than anyone has seen. A full AHU clean takes in the whole unit. The work covers filter sections, dampers and louvres and supply and extract fans, and the jobs we see most are plant that has been serviced but not cleaned and rooms that smell stuffy when the system runs.
For a building in or near The Hummicks, access is agreed in advance and the visit is planned around the journey.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- The Hummicks (SO42)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Photo report after every visit
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
Cleaning a unit while it only has light dust is quick. Leave it for years and dirt bakes onto coils and casings, particularly where damp has made it stick. Planning a trip to The Hummicks ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Why choose Duct Doctor in The Hummicks
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Every job surveyed first
- In business since 2009
- Fully insured
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations.
What affects the cost of AHU cleaning
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- The condition of the system
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The number of sites or systems
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
What we need to know
We can often survey from pictures. The most useful are:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
How it works
Every visit runs to the same pattern: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, carry out the AHU cleaning, clear away and leave you the report. On site, the work takes a single shift for a typical unit, longer for large or heavily soiled ones. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like The Hummicks.
- We agree a shutdown window that suits the building.
- We take before photos of each section of the unit.
- Filters, coils and internal surfaces are cleaned from intake to discharge.
- The fan and drain tray are cleaned and the drain checked.
- We take after photos and issue the certificate and report.
How to prepare
- Clear the space around the work
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Let us know about parking and loading
How to get a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you’ll usually 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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Signs you need AHU cleaning in The Hummicks
Cooling coils create condensation, and that water has to go somewhere. If the drain tray outlet blocks or the tray doesn’t fall properly, water stands in it, and that’s where slime and odours start.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Dirty filters cutting the airflow
- Units needing a clean before a new tenant or handover
- Dirty coils holding back the airflow
- Rooms that smell stuffy when the system runs
School buildings such as Beaulieu Village Primary School are usually done in the holidays, so classrooms aren’t disturbed.
What your quote should include
- Whether a survey comes first
- Proof of insurance
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether a written report and photos are included
Different parts, different methods
Heating and cooling coils
Because cooling coils run wet, the dirt on them tends to cling. The coil and its drain tray are cleaned as one job.
Drain trays
Drain trays can rust and leak over time. We record their condition with pictures so you can decide on any repairs.
The Hummicks buildings and their air
About 5.9 miles south-west of The Hummicks is Lymington New Forest Hospital, the nearest hospital. Hospitals show how much a building can rely on its ventilation, and smaller healthcare sites rely on theirs too.
Hospitals such as Lymington New Forest Hospital (about 5.9 miles south-west) show how much a building can rely on clean ventilation, and smaller healthcare sites near The Hummicks are no different.
The Hummicks is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in the SO42 postcode area, we can take on AHU cleaning. The Hummicks is one of 683 towns, villages and districts in Hampshire where we work for commercial clients. There’s also a page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
AHU cleaning in SO42 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out AHU cleaning in Bailey's Hard (1 mile south-west), Beaulieu (1 mile north-west), East Boldre (2 miles west), Furzey Lodge (2 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
Near you in The Hummicks
In The Hummicks, that means kitchens and buildings near The New Forest Academy and The Montagu Arms, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Beaulieu Road station, roughly 4.2 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles north-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.9 miles south-west).
Questions from The Hummicks
Do you cover smaller places like The Hummicks?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, The Hummicks included. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Do you clean school ventilation in The Hummicks in the holidays?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. The FSA’s register shows about 2 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of The Hummicks. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
What information do you need?
Some photos and a quick description of the system plus the address and your hours. We’ll ask for anything else we need.
What happens to the waste?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. None of it is left on site.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so sites at different addresses can be planned together as one programme. Every site has its own report.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and the emergency line covers the rest.
Can you fix a faulty AHU?
Our AHU work is cleaning rather than mechanical repair. Any faults we notice are recorded for your maintenance team to follow up.
How long will the unit be out of action?
It takes anything from half a day for one small unit to several shifts for a plant room full of them. Size, layout and how dirty it is decide the rest, and we’ll confirm the time when we quote.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
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What else we do in The Hummicks
When something else is needed
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- Faulty motors, drives or bearings
- Ventilation that was badly designed in the first place
- Building management system faults
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will say what we think before you book.
What the work covers
- Filter sections
- Internal panels
- Heating and cooling coils
- Supply and extract fans
- Dampers and louvres
- Drain trays