Medway · Air handling unit cleaning
Air handling unit cleaning in Kemsley Street, Medway
Cleaning of air handling units, including filters, coils, drain trays, fans and internal surfaces for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Kemsley Street. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Blocked condensate drains and slimy trays
- Dust built up on fan impellers
- Air handling units due a clean after building work
Managing agents and facilities teams in Kemsley Street
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
AHU cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Kemsley Street
Drain trays under cooling coils are meant to empty. If the outlet blocks, standing water and slime build up, right in the path of the air going into the building. Clearing and cleaning the tray is central to every AHU clean. The work covers filter sections, heating and cooling coils and supply and extract fans, and the jobs we see most are leaves and litter drawn into the unit and plant that needs cleaning after a refit.
In rural areas, ventilation units are often in roof voids or outbuildings, which makes them easy to overlook.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Location
- Kemsley Street (ME7)
- Region
- Medway
- Reporting
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
FAQs for Kemsley Street
Can the work in Kemsley Street be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. It means the site in Kemsley Street keeps running as normal. When you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, mention when the site is quiet.
Can you clean school ventilation in Kemsley Street during the holidays?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. With about 5 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Kemsley Street, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with the dates the site is empty.
Do you need to switch the unit off?
Yes. We can’t clean a running unit, so it’s switched off and made safe first. The shutdown is planned with whoever runs the building.
What accreditations do you have?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We’ve been trading since 2009 and we’re fully insured.
Do you cover Kemsley Street?
Yes. Our area takes in London and the counties of South East England, and that includes Kemsley Street.
Which parts of an air handling unit do you clean?
All the internal parts the air touches, from intake to discharge, including coils, fan and drain trays. The photo report shows each section before and after.
How often should an air handling unit be cleaned?
That is set by inspection, in line with TR19® Air. Units in heavy use or in sensitive buildings may need attention more often.
Do you repair air handling units?
The clean includes noting faults, but repairs sit with your maintenance contractor, with the details in the report.
What we do, step by step
Your staff don’t need to do much on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and we take it from there. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. The timing of a visit to Kemsley Street is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- The survey covers the unit, its access and how it can be shut down.
- We sheet the area and the unit is isolated.
- Each section is cleaned of dust, debris and slime.
- Coils and trays are cleaned and the condensate drain cleared.
- The unit is closed up and handed back, with a report to follow.
Preparing for the visit
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Get a fixed quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, 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 so you know the cost before we start.
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Honest limits
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Breakdowns that need a mechanical engineer
- Problems with the unit’s controls or sensors
- Coils that are corroded or leaking and need replacing
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Filter sections
- Internal panels
- Supply and extract fans
- Dampers and louvres
- Heating and cooling coils
- Drain trays
How we price AHU cleaning
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- The number of sites or systems
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The condition of the system
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
What to send for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Kemsley Street buildings and their air
Food Standards Agency records list about 5 schools, colleges and universities and about 10 caring premises (care homes, nurseries and hospitals) registered as food businesses in Kemsley Street and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Classrooms, bedrooms and care spaces are often served by ducted air, and that ductwork collects dust over time. About 32 miles out from central London, Kemsley Street is part of the South East area we work across. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. KIMS hospital is the nearest hospital, about 3.5 miles south-west of Kemsley Street. Hospitals show how much a building can rely on its ventilation, and smaller healthcare sites rely on theirs too.
For schools like Deanwood Primary School, the holidays are the usual time to inspect and clean ventilation.
Kemsley Street is about 3 miles south of Gillingham, in Medway. For AHU cleaning in and around Kemsley Street, please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, Kemsley Street included. Kemsley Street is one of 68 towns, villages and districts in Medway we cover for AHU cleaning.
Work in ME7 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out AHU cleaning in Bredhurst (1 mile west), Scragged Oak (1 mile south), Dunn Street (1 mile south-west), Park Wood (1 mile north-east) and Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles north), Chatham (3 miles north-west), Rochester (6 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north-west) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Around Kemsley Street
Around Kemsley Street, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Rainham School for Girls and Levan Strice and the streets around them. The closest station to Kemsley Street is Rainham (Kent) station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are KIMS hospital (3.5 miles south-west) and Allington Castle (4.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Detling Hill.
Why it’s worth doing now in Kemsley Street
A clogged coil or dirty fan makes the unit work harder for the same airflow. That means more wear on the motor and rooms that feel less fresh, and a clean on your terms beats a breakdown on nobody’s. Rural sites can’t always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
We don’t list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
Why book with us
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Photo reports with every job
- In business since 2009
Aftercare tips
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Watch for drips or damp patches near the plant
- Do not ignore odours coming through the grilles
- Look at the condensate drain whenever the unit is serviced
- Plan the next inspection before the last report gets filed away
Keep filter changes on schedule between cleans, because good filters protect everything downstream. Log every change so it’s easy to see when the next is due.
Change or clean filters on time. Once filters clog, dirt starts getting past them.
When to call us in Kemsley Street
Filters that are not changed or cleaned on time clog up, which cuts the airflow and can let air slip round the filter. After that, the coils and fan collect what the filter should have caught.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Dirty filters cutting the airflow
- Blocked condensate drains and slimy trays
- Dirty coils holding back the airflow
- Dirty fans and fan housings
KIMS hospital, about 3.5 miles south-west, is the nearest hospital to Kemsley Street, and healthcare sites of every size need their supply air kept clean.
Comparing quotes
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor