Kent · Air handling unit cleaning
Air handling unit cleaning in Coombe, Kent
Cleaning of air handling units, including filters, coils, drain trays, fans and internal surfaces in Coombe, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- Filters that are clogged or overdue
- Units that have only ever had filter changes
- Stale or musty smells from the ventilation
AHU cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Coombe
An AHU clean is a thorough examination and treatment of the unit. Every section is opened, cleaned and photographed, so the report shows exactly what was done. The work covers internal panels, heating and cooling coils and drain trays, and people most often call us about air handling units with blocked filters and units that have only ever had filter changes.
Somewhere as small as Coombe, ducted ventilation is typically limited to a school, a care home, a surgery or a converted business building, wherever there is one, but where it’s fitted, it needs the same inspection and cleaning as anywhere.
The report is your system’s health record: a dated account with pictures of everything we did. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, ready for your insurer.
- Place
- Coombe (CT3, CT13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Photo report after each visit
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Do you need AHU cleaning in Coombe?
No filter stops everything. The fine dust that passes the filters lands on the coils, the fan and the internal panels, building up layer by layer.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Air handling units with blocked filters
- Plant that has been serviced but not cleaned
- Dirty coils holding back the airflow
- Dirty fans and fan housings
Ventilation work in and around Coombe is risk-based: inspect, then clean what needs it.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- If they look at the system before pricing
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. After that, the work takes from a few hours for a compact unit to a day or more for a large one. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Coombe.
- We look at the unit and the plant area during the survey.
- The area is protected and the unit made safe.
- Each section is cleaned of dust, debris and slime.
- Coils and trays are cleaned and the condensate drain cleared.
- We close every panel, hand the unit back and send the report and certificate.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Clear the space around the work
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
Ask for a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your pictures and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before we start.
Related advice
What happens if it’s left?
A slimy drain tray only gets worse. Leave it and you risk overflows, leaks into the space below and odours carried round the building. Clearing it now is a much smaller job. Planning a trip to Coombe ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we’ll price it together.
Why Coombe businesses choose us
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Trading since 2009
- We’re fully insured
- A fixed price before any work starts
Managing agents and facilities teams in Coombe
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we will send a fixed quote.
What staff can safely do
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
Nearby places to Coombe
Also in Coombe
What affects the cost of AHU cleaning
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Parking and loading at the site
- The condition of the system
- How big the system is
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you are not sure what’s needed, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Any previous report or certificate
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you will typically have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Ventilation in Coombe buildings
Coombe is on our map: we cover London and the South East. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you.
School buildings such as Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School are normally done in the holidays, so classrooms aren’t disturbed.
Coombe is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We provide AHU cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Coombe and the rest of Kent. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, large and small. There’s also a page for Maidstone, roughly 33 miles from Coombe.
Postcode districts we cover here for AHU cleaning: CT3 and CT13. That includes premises on Coombe Lane, Saunders Lane and Langdon Avenue and nearby roads. Nearby, we also carry out AHU cleaning in Flemings (1 mile south-west), Ash (1 mile north-west), Weddington (1 mile north), Guilton (1 mile west) and Hammill Park (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Coombe
In Coombe, that means kitchens and buildings near The Chequer Inn and Sandwich Technology School. The closest station to Coombe is Sandwich station, about 2.1 miles east of the centre. A little further out are White Mill (1.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Coombe: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Coombe?
Yes, Coombe is part of our area, however small the site. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can the work in Coombe 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. When you ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, mention when the site is quiet.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, every time. We diagnose before we treat: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need, and the quote is based on that.
What does TR19 mean?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It is not law, but it’s the benchmark.
Will the ventilation be off while you clean?
Yes. The fan must be stopped and the unit isolated, so we plan it for a time that suits the building.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
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.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
They’re marked on the report. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, which we can install.
Can you fix a faulty AHU?
The clean includes noting faults, but repairs sit with your maintenance contractor, with pictures where it helps.
How the job changes from site to site
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.
Rooftop and plant room units
Rooftop units take the weather, and intakes can collect leaves and debris. We clean the intake and first stage of filters along with the rest.