Medway · Air handling unit cleaning
Chatham AHU cleaning
AHU cleaning across Chatham and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and pictures.
- Drain trays holding standing water
- Coils clogged with dust and debris
- Dirty fans and fan housings
AHU cleaning in Chatham, done properly
Every supply and extract system relies on the air handling unit at its centre: air is pulled in, filtered, conditioned and sent out through the ducts. Whatever builds up inside it travels with that air, which is why we clean the unit itself, not just the ducts. If you have blocked condensate drains and slimy trays and rooms that smell stuffy when the system runs, we can help, from drain trays, internal panels and heating and cooling coils onwards.
Work in occupied buildings in Chatham is planned around the people using them, so we work zone by zone, out of hours where needed.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
Fixed quotes for AHU cleaning in Chatham
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The number of sites or systems
- The scale of the work
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- A few general shots of the system
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your pictures and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before we start.
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The process
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and we take it from there. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. Access to the roof, the plant room and a parking space are worth sorting out before a visit in Chatham.
- We survey the unit from photos or on site and agree what’s included.
- We arrange the shutdown with your staff and sheet the area.
- Filters, coils, fan section and casing are cleaned in turn.
- Drain trays are cleared and cleaned and the outlet checked.
- You get a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Move anything stored near the system
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Ask for a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
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Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. That is our job.
Chatham questions
Do you work at weekends in Chatham?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. It means the site in Chatham keeps running as normal. When you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, mention when the site is quiet.
Do you cover Chatham for AHU cleaning?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Chatham is part of that. Just ring 0345 646 2711 or email us with a few details of the site.
Does the AHU have to be shut down for cleaning?
Yes. We cannot clean a running unit, so it’s switched off and made safe first. We agree the timing with your site team.
Will we get paperwork for the AHU clean?
Yes, both a certificate and a report with pictures. It includes a recommended date for the next check.
What does AHU cleaning cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. To get one, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us with the site type, opening hours and a few pictures.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Photos often do the job, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
What do you do with what you remove?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, including grease, debris and dirty water. We don’t leave it behind.
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, for many jobs. Send a few wide pictures plus close-ups of panels, filters or grilles, and we typically come back within one working day. Some sites still need a visit, and we will say so.
Part by part
Rooftop and plant room units
Ceiling-mounted and compact units are cleaned too. We protect the area below before opening them.
Drain trays
Condensate from the coil drips into a tray beneath it. Standing water and slime are removed and the outlet is checked.
When to call us in Chatham
Most units live out of sight on roofs, in plant rooms or in ceiling voids, so they’re easy to forget about. Months can pass without anyone looking inside.
Look out for these warning signs:
- Odours coming through the supply air
- Dirty filters cutting the airflow
- Plant that needs cleaning after a refit
- Dust built up on fan impellers
Healthcare ventilation, from large hospitals like Medway Maritime Hospital (about 1.7 miles north) to small clinics, depends on clean filters, coils and ducts.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- What records you will receive afterwards
Why act early in Chatham
Leave an AHU uncleaned and the dirt does not stay put. It moves on into the ductwork and out into the rooms, which is why the unit and the ducts are best cleaned together. Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers can all ask for records.
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Why Chatham businesses choose us
- We are fully insured
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- In business since 2009
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations and certificates.
When something else is needed
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Breakdowns that need a mechanical engineer
- Controls and BMS settings that run the unit
- Ventilation that was badly designed in the first place
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What the work covers
- Internal panels
- Supply and extract fans
- Drain trays
- Filter sections
- Heating and cooling coils
- Dampers and louvres
Chatham buildings and their air
Food Standards Agency data includes about 22 schools, colleges and universities, about 25 caring premises (care homes, nurseries and hospitals) and about 4 hotels and B&Bs in and around Chatham, up to about a mile and a half out. Busy, occupied buildings like these are where clean supply air matters most. Chatham is about 29 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. The nearest hospital to Chatham is Medway Maritime Hospital, about 1.7 miles north. Healthcare ventilation is a good example of why supply ducts need inspecting: the air goes straight to patients.
Classrooms and halls at schools such as Wayfield Primary School are easiest to work in when pupils are away.
Chatham is about 29 miles east of London, in Medway. Whether your site is in the middle of Chatham or further out, AHU cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Chatham is one of 68 towns, villages and districts in Medway we cover for AHU cleaning. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby, about 6 miles away.
We work across the ME5, ME4, ME7 and ME1 postcode area for AHU cleaning and the roads nearby. If you need AHU cleaning at premises on Luton High Street, Market Place and High Street or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Chatham is on the A2 and A229, so it’s easy for us to get to for AHU cleaning. We also cover Luton (1 mile north), Hale (1 mile north-east), Darland (1 mile east), Capstone (1 mile east) and Walderslade (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Rochester (3 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles east), Strood (3 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles east), Twydall (3 miles north-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north). Chatham is among the bigger places we cover in Medway for AHU cleaning.
Around Chatham
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Huntsman pub, Walderslade Girls' School and Darland Banks and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Chatham station, about 1.7 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Six Poor Travellers House (2.5 miles north-west) and Rochester Castle (2.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.