Kent · Air handling unit cleaning
Air handling unit cleaning in Murston, Kent
Cleaning of air handling units, including filters, coils, drain trays, fans and internal surfaces for commercial sites in Murston and across Kent. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Leaves and litter drawn into the unit
- Dirty coils holding back the airflow
- Plant that has been serviced but not cleaned
How we handle AHU cleaning in Murston
Heating and cooling coils trap dust that gets past the filters. 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 drain trays holding standing water and units that have only ever had filter changes, across dampers and louvres, drain trays and heating and cooling coils.
In a smaller place like Murston, buildings with ducted ventilation are more likely to be a school, a surgery, a care home or a small business unit than an office block. Smaller systems still gather dust and need inspecting.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Place
- Murston (ME10, ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Written report with photos
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes from a few hours for a compact unit to a day or more for a large one. Tell us when your site near Murston is quiet and the visit will be booked for then.
- 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 are dealt with as agreed, and the coils, fan and casing cleaned.
- Drain trays are cleared and cleaned and the outlet checked.
- We close up the unit and send the certificate and before and after photos.
Before we arrive
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Move anything stored near the system
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Ask for a quote
For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. You will typically have a quote within one working day.
Related advice
AHU cleaning in Murston: local notes
There are about 17 schools, colleges and universities, about 25 caring premises (care homes, nurseries and hospitals) and about 4 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses on the FSA’s food hygiene register in Murston and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Buildings like these often rely on mechanical ventilation, which TR19® Air covers. Murston is about 38 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site.
If you manage a school such as Sunny Bank Primary School, ventilation cleaning is best booked for the holidays.
Murston is about 1 mile east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Wherever you are in the ME10 postcode area, we cover AHU cleaning for commercial sites. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 11 miles away.
Here we cover the ME10 and ME9 postcode area for AHU cleaning. If you need AHU cleaning at premises on Oak Road, Glebe Lane and Leigh Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out AHU cleaning in Milton Regis (1 mile north), Sittingbourne (1 mile west), Tonge Corner (1 mile east), Rodmersham (1 mile south) and Kemsley (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (15 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles east), Faversham (6 miles east) and Minster (6 miles north).
What’s near Murston
Around Murston, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Sittingbourne Community College, Milton Creek Country Park and The New Inn. The nearest railway station is Sittingbourne station, about 0.7 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (under half a mile west) and Bayford Court (under half a mile west).
Between visits
So the system stays in good health:
- Report stiff or damaged access doors
- Plan the next inspection before the last report gets filed away
- Keep the area around the fresh air intake clear
- Flag stale or damp smells in the supply air
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.
Check drain trays and condensate drains during routine maintenance. Catching a slow drain early stops standing water building up.
Also near Murston
What else we do in Murston
What the work involves, part by part
Heating and cooling coils
A dirty coil holds back the air and makes heating and cooling less effective. A clean gets air moving through the coil properly again.
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.
When something else is needed
We will not sell you work that does not address the problem, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- Controls and BMS settings that run the unit
- The supply and extract ducts, quoted separately
- Coils that are corroded or leaking and need replacing
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work
- Filter sections
- Heating and cooling coils
- Dampers and louvres
- Drain trays
- Internal panels
- Supply and extract fans
Murston questions
Do you do school ventilation cleaning in Murston in the summer holidays?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. There are about 17 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Murston. Just call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with your term dates and we will plan around them.
Is Murston within the area you cover?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Murston included. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
What does AHU cleaning cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before any work starts, and waste is contained as we go. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
Can you clean the AHU out of hours?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and weekends, so the building keeps running in the day.
What happens to the waste?
We contain it and take it with us. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on rather than letting it spread.
Do you clean the ductwork as well?
Yes. We clean supply and extract ductwork to TR19® Air as well. Cleaning the unit and ducts together often makes sense, and we can survey both on the same visit.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so sites at different addresses can be planned together as one programme. Each site gets its own report and pictures.
Common problems we fix in Murston
Wherever there’s a cooling coil, there’s condensate. A blocked outlet or a badly sloped tray leaves standing water, and that is where slime and odours start.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Air handling units due a clean after building work
- Condensate trays that won’t empty
- Air handling units with blocked filters
- Stale or musty smells from the ventilation
For workplaces around Sittingbourne station with mechanical ventilation, cleaning can be done in the evening or at weekends.
Comparing quotes
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether the price is fixed
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- How VAT is shown on the quote
Managing agents and facilities teams in Murston
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit ends with a dated report and photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we will send a fixed quote.
Why it’s worth doing now in Murston
Facilities teams are often asked for evidence that the ventilation is looked after. Our certificate and photo report give you clear evidence, for audits, tenants or your own peace of mind. Systems on quieter sites still build up dirt and wear, just more slowly.
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.
Why book with us
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- We’re fully insured
- We diagnose before we treat