Kent · Air handling unit cleaning
Hicks Forstal AHU cleaning
Professional AHU cleaning in and around Hicks Forstal, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and photos.
- Stale or musty smells from the ventilation
- Units needing a clean before a new tenant or handover
- Blocked condensate drains and slimy trays
Managing agents and facilities teams in Hicks Forstal
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.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
AHU cleaning in Hicks Forstal, done properly
Our AHU cleans for sites in Hicks Forstal cover the parts that collect dirt: filters, coils, drain trays, fans and the internal panels. You get a TR19® certificate and a photo report showing the unit before and after. If you are dealing with plant that needs cleaning after a refit and filters that are clogged or overdue, we can help, from dampers and louvres, drain trays and supply and extract fans onwards.
Work in a small place like Hicks Forstal starts with agreeing access and timings, and the ventilation is inspected, cleaned and recorded the same as anywhere.
The report is your system’s health record: a dated account with pictures of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal and sits alongside the report.
- Where
- Hicks Forstal (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- Written report with pictures
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
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AHU cleaning in Hicks Forstal: local notes
There are about 6 hospitals, care homes and childcare premises on the FSA’s food hygiene register in Hicks Forstal and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Buildings like these often rely on mechanical ventilation, which TR19® Air covers. At about 54 miles from central London, Hicks Forstal sits well inside the area we cover. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. The nearest hospital to Hicks Forstal is St Martins Hospital, about 3.9 miles south. Clean air matters most where people are unwell, and that’s as true in a care home as in a hospital.
If you run a surgery, dental practice or care home near Hicks Forstal, clean ventilation matters as much to you as to a hospital like St Martins Hospital (about 3.9 miles south). Wherever a school like Spires Academy has ducted ventilation, a half-term visit keeps the work out of lesson time.
Hicks Forstal is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. From the centre of Hicks Forstal to the outskirts, AHU cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, Hicks Forstal among them. You can also see our page for Maidstone, roughly 26 miles from Hicks Forstal.
All of CT3 is within our area for AHU cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Other places close to Hicks Forstal include Calcott (1 mile south-west), Herne Common (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile north) and Bullockstone (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (4 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles west).
Landmarks near Hicks Forstal
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Curtis Wood. The closest station to Hicks Forstal is Sturry station, roughly 2.2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (3.9 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (4.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hicks Forstal include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Questions from Hicks Forstal
Can you work in Hicks Forstal outside opening hours?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. That way a site in Hicks Forstal doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. When you ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, mention when the site is quiet.
Is Hicks Forstal in your area for AHU cleaning?
Yes, Hicks Forstal is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Just call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details of the site.
Do you need to switch the unit off?
Yes, while the clean is under way. We can work evenings, overnight or at weekends to keep disruption down.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. For many sites, pictures and a few details are enough, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
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.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, we’re fully insured. We also hold CHAS and SafeContractor, for sites that check contractor safety.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Normally, yes. Send wide shots, close-ups of any access panels and anything that worries you, and a fixed quote usually follows within one working day. If photos are not enough, we’ll survey first.
How long does an AHU clean take?
Typically the clean takes half a day to a full day per unit, with large plant planned over several shifts. The shutdown is planned to fit, out of hours if needed.
When it’s something else
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Damaged coils beyond cleaning
- Airflow problems caused by the system’s design
- Breakdowns that need a mechanical engineer
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll say what we think.
Where we work
- Heating and cooling coils
- Internal panels
- Dampers and louvres
- Drain trays
- Supply and extract fans
- Filter sections
Why deal with it now?
Dirt left in an air handling unit doesn’t stay in the unit. It’s carried through the ductwork and out of the grilles, which is why the unit and the ducts are best cleaned together. Rural sites can’t always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
Why Hicks Forstal businesses choose us
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- In business since 2009
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
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, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
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.
The process
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes half a day to a full day per unit, with large plant planned over several shifts. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Hicks Forstal.
- First we agree when the unit can be switched off, including evenings or weekends.
- Before cleaning, each section is photographed.
- We work through the unit from the intake to the outlet.
- We finish with the fan section and the drain tray.
- We take after pictures and issue the certificate and report.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
How to get a quote
For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We normally come back within one working day.
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Different parts, different methods
Rooftop and plant room units
Many AHUs sit on roofs or in plant rooms with limited access. Access is planned during the survey, before we quote.
Filters
Clogged filters reduce airflow, and dirt can get round the edges. The filter section is cleaned so new or cleaned filters sit properly.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Check the drain tray is emptying during routine visits
- Watch for drips or damp patches near the plant
- Keep inspection doors on the unit in good order
- Do not ignore odours coming through the grilles
If the ductwork hasn’t been cleaned, consider it next. 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. Anything around the intake is likely to be drawn in.