Hampshire · Air handling unit cleaning
Up Somborne AHU cleaning
Need AHU cleaning in Up Somborne? We survey first, send you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, finishing with a written report and photos.
- Blocked condensate drains and slimy trays
- Intake sections clogged with outdoor debris
- Dirty filters cutting the airflow
AHU cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Up Somborne
Coils are where a lot of the dirt ends up. A coated coil restricts airflow and makes the unit work harder. We clean coils with methods suited to their condition, taking care not to damage the fins. The work covers internal panels, filter sections and supply and extract fans, and common reasons people get in touch are fan sections that haven’t been cleaned in years and units needing a clean before a new tenant or handover.
In rural areas, ventilation units are often in roof voids or outbuildings, which makes them easy to overlook.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. That’s why every job is written up in a report with photos, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Location
- Up Somborne (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
A clogged coil or dirty fan makes the unit work harder for the same airflow. The result is extra wear and a building that does not feel as comfortable, and a clean on your terms beats a breakdown on nobody’s. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Up Somborne
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
Take a look at what affects the cost or how to check a contractor.
When it’s something else
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Leaking heating or cooling coils
- Ventilation that was badly designed in the first place
- Dirty ducts beyond the unit itself
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on in Up Somborne
- Internal panels
- Dampers and louvres
- Filter sections
- Heating and cooling coils
- Supply and extract fans
- Drain trays
Towns and villages near Up Somborne
More services for Up Somborne
Up Somborne buildings and their air
Royal Hampshire County Hospital is the nearest hospital, about 4.9 miles south-east of Up Somborne. Clean air matters most where people are unwell, and that’s as true in a care home as in a hospital.
An inspection comes first for any ventilation job around Up Somborne, so the cleaning matches what’s there.
Up Somborne is about 5 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Sites in Up Somborne get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with pictures. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, and Up Somborne is one of them. Southampton is in our area too, around 12 miles away.
We work across SO20 for AHU cleaning and the roads nearby. Local streets include Court Lane and Up Somborne Lane, and we cover them all for AHU cleaning. Close by, we work in Little Somborne (1 mile west), Ashley (1 mile south-west), King's Somborne (2 miles south-west), Lower Slackstead (4 miles south) and Braishfield (5 miles south). Further out, we also cover Winchester (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Up Somborne
Nearby you will also find Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4.9 miles south-east).
Aftercare tips
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Flag stale or damp smells in the supply air
- Report water on the plant room floor
- Stick to the filter change plan
- Book the next check in line with the report
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.
Don’t let leaves, litter or stored materials build up near the fresh air intake. What’s near the intake ends up in the unit.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we will come back with a fixed quote.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We’re happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
How it works
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes one overnight shift for many single units, with bigger plant phased. Visits to a village like Up Somborne are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- First we agree when the unit can be switched off, including evenings or weekends.
- We take before photos of each section of the unit.
- We work through the unit from the intake to the outlet.
- The fan and drain tray are cleaned and the drain checked.
- We take after pictures and issue the certificate and report.
How to prepare
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Ask for a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before any work starts.
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What staff can safely do
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
Up Somborne: your questions answered
Will you come out to Up Somborne?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Can the work in Up Somborne be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The site is handed back ready to open. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with your opening times and we will plan around them.
How much notice do you need?
Book as early as you can for planned work, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
What accreditations do you have?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We’re fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
What information do you need?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, along with a few pictures and any previous report.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we’ll talk you through the next steps.
What do you clean inside the unit?
All the internal parts the air touches, from intake to discharge, including coils, fan and drain trays. You get a photo report showing each part before and after.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. We always survey first, either from pictures and details you send or on a site visit. Then you get a fixed quote.
Signs you need AHU cleaning in Up Somborne
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.
Most sites get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Dirty fans and fan housings
- Dirty filters cutting the airflow
- Blocked condensate drains and slimy trays
- Units needing a clean before a new tenant or handover
Royal Hampshire County Hospital, about 4.9 miles south-east, is the nearest hospital to Up Somborne, and healthcare sites of every size need their supply air kept clean.
What your quote should include
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- When the next visit should be, and why
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate