Kent · Air handling unit cleaning
Flete AHU cleaning
Need AHU cleaning in Flete? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, finishing with a written report and photos.
- Units needing a clean before a new tenant or handover
- Leaves and litter drawn into the unit
- Air handling units with blocked filters
What we do, step by step
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes anything from half a day for one small unit to several shifts for a plant room full of them. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Flete.
- We start with a survey of the unit and a fixed quote for the work.
- We arrange the shutdown with your staff and sheet the area.
- Filters, coils, fan section and casing are cleaned in turn.
- We clean out the drain tray and make sure it drains.
- We close up the unit and send the certificate and before and after pictures.
Before we arrive
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Getting a quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and pictures, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
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About our AHU cleaning in Flete
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. Typical jobs include plant that needs cleaning after a refit and leaves and litter drawn into the unit, on drain trays, heating and cooling coils and supply and extract fans.
In a village or hamlet like Flete, few buildings have mechanical ventilation, but where it’s fitted, it needs the same inspection and cleaning as anywhere.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That is 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.
- Place
- Flete (CT9)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- Photo report after every visit
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Flete buildings and their air
The FSA’s food hygiene register lists about 12 schools, colleges and universities and about 15 caring premises (care homes, nurseries and hospitals) with registered kitchens or food service across Flete and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Where buildings like these have air handling units, filters, coils and drain trays need regular attention. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital is the nearest hospital, about 1.3 miles north-east of Flete. Clean air matters most where people are unwell, and that’s as true in a care home as in a hospital.
Healthcare buildings such as Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, about 1.3 miles north-east, depend on their ventilation; if you manage a surgery, clinic or care home near Flete, yours matters too.
Flete is about 1 mile south-west of Margate, in Kent. Whether your site is in the middle of Flete or further out, we cover AHU cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, Flete among them. Maidstone is in our area too, about 37 miles from Flete.
All of CT9 is within our area for AHU cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your site is on Victoria Road, Flete Road and Norfolk Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for AHU cleaning include Westwood (1 mile east), Haine (1 mile south-east), Manston (1 mile south), Garlinge (1 mile north-west) and Margate (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles south-west), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (10 miles west) and Walmer (11 miles south).
Local landmarks in Flete
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Hartsdown Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Margate station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Westwood Cross (1.1 miles east). The countryside around Flete includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Some jobs should never be done in-house: 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.
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 will take a look and give you a fixed quote.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
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Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Flag stale or damp smells in the supply air
- Note any water around the unit or leaks below it
- Keep the certificate and photo report with the plant records
- Check the drain tray is emptying during routine visits
The report shows each section of the unit before and after, along with anything we couldn’t reach. It also notes faults we spotted, such as damaged panels or a blocked drain.
Keep the unit’s doors and panels in working order. Sections that are awkward to open are the ones that get skipped.
Why act early in Flete
Leave an AHU uncleaned and the dirt does not stay put. It’s carried through the ductwork and out of the grilles, so cleaning the ducts without the unit only goes so far. A fault that closes a site in a village like Flete affects everyone who depends on it.
You won’t find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
Why us?
- Photo reports with every job
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Full insurance on every job
Read what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
When to call us in Flete
An AHU’s intake draws in outdoor air and everything in it: dust, pollen, leaves and debris. The intake section and first filters take the brunt, and some travels further into the unit.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Filters that are clogged or overdue
- Dirty coils holding back the airflow
- Leaves and litter drawn into the unit
- Odours coming through the supply air
Classrooms and halls at schools such as St Gregory's Catholic Primary School are easiest to work in when pupils are away.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they recommend a next date
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- What hours they’ll be on site
Honest limits
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what AHU cleaning will not do:
- Dirty ducts beyond the unit itself
- Leaking heating or cooling coils
- A system that’s undersized for the building
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Filter sections
- Internal panels
- Heating and cooling coils
- Dampers and louvres
- Drain trays
- Supply and extract fans
Questions from Flete
Can you come to Flete after we close?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. It means the site in Flete keeps running as normal. When you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us, mention when the site is quiet.
Is Flete within the area you cover?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Flete included. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Are you insured?
Yes. We carry full insurance, and we have been trading since 2009.
How far ahead should we book?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
What do you do to protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before work begins, and waste is contained as we go. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Photos often do the job, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
How long does it take to clean an air handling unit?
Typically the clean takes anything from half a day for one small unit to several shifts for a plant room full of them. The shutdown is planned to fit, including evenings or weekends.