Kent · Air handling unit cleaning
Air handling unit cleaning in Broad Street, Kent
Professional AHU cleaning in and around Broad Street, booked around your opening hours and finished with a written report and pictures.
- Dust-coated heating and cooling coils
- Dirty filters cutting the airflow
- Leaves and litter drawn into the unit
Ventilation in Broad Street buildings
At about 34 miles from central London, Broad Street sits well inside the area we cover. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included. Broad Street’s nearest hospital, KIMS hospital, is about 2.9 miles west. Hospitals show how much a building can rely on its ventilation, and smaller healthcare sites rely on theirs too.
If you run a surgery, dental practice or care home near Broad Street, clean ventilation matters as much to you as to a hospital like KIMS hospital (about 2.9 miles west).
Broad Street is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Sites in Broad Street get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. 922 places in Kent are on our list, large and small.
Work in ME17 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. That includes premises on Broad Street Hill and Pilgrims Way and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Broad Street: Hucking (1 mile north-east), Hollingbourne (1 mile south-east), Eyhorne Street (1 mile south), Ashbank (2 miles south) and Bicknor (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Faversham (12 miles east) and Minster (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Broad Street
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Hook and Hatchet pub and White Horse Wood. Broad Street’s nearest station is Hollingbourne station, about 1.1 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Leeds Castle (2.3 miles south) and KIMS hospital (2.9 miles west). Open spaces near Broad Street include Detling Hill.
AHU cleaning in Broad Street, done properly
Think of an AHU clean as a full check-up for the ventilation. Every section is opened, cleaned and photographed, so the report shows exactly what was done. Typical jobs include drain trays holding standing water and leaves and litter drawn into the unit, on dampers and louvres, supply and extract fans and drain trays.
Rural buildings with mechanical ventilation, such as care homes and country hotels, often keep their units in roof spaces or outbuildings, which makes them easy to overlook.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with pictures of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Where
- Broad Street (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- Written report with pictures
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Broad Street
Cleaning a unit while it only has light dust is quick. Years of build-up make the job longer and harder, particularly where damp has made it stick. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What you get with us
- In business since 2009
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fully insured
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
Keeping the system healthy
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Stick to the filter change plan
- Note any water around the unit or leaks below it
- Flag stale or damp smells in the supply air
- File each AHU report in the maintenance log
The report suggests a date for the next inspection or clean, taking into account how dirty it was. Under TR19® Air the timing is set by inspection and risk, not a fixed calendar.
Change or clean filters on time. Overloaded filters let more dirt through to the coils and fan.
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- Problems with the unit’s controls or sensors
- Mechanical faults with motors, belts or bearings
- Ductwork downstream of the unit, which is a separate clean
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will say what we think before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Supply and extract fans
- Filter sections
- Drain trays
- Dampers and louvres
- Internal panels
- Heating and cooling coils
Common problems we fix in Broad Street
Mechanical servicing keeps a unit running, but it does not always include cleaning the inside. That means a unit can tick every service box and still be carrying years of dirt.
Clients usually contact us when they notice something like this:
- Stale or musty smells from the ventilation
- Coils clogged with dust and debris
- Intake sections clogged with outdoor debris
- Blocked condensate drains and slimy trays
Around Broad Street, as anywhere, ventilation cleaning begins with an inspection.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Proof of insurance
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
How the visit works
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. On site, the work takes a single shift for a typical unit, longer for large or heavily soiled ones. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Broad Street.
- We look at the unit and the plant area during the survey.
- We sheet the area and the unit is isolated.
- Dirt and debris are removed from each section.
- We clean the coils and clear the tray and drain.
- The unit is closed up and handed back, with a report to follow.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move anything stored near the system
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Get a fixed quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Related advice
Fixed quotes for AHU cleaning in Broad Street
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- What state the system is in
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 explain each part.
What to send for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Your questions about AHU cleaning in Broad Street
Will you come out to Broad Street?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Broad Street is covered. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Do you cover Broad Street for AHU cleaning?
Yes, Broad Street is covered. You can call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and let us know what needs doing.
What’s TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping and expects a risk-based approach.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line, and we will advise on what to do next.
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, where the photos show enough. Otherwise, we book a survey at a time that suits the site, and the quote follows that.
What types of premises do you cover?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a small pub to a hospital. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
What accreditations do you have?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We are fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site in our area, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.