Kent · Air handling unit cleaning
AHU Cleaning in Nettlestead
Cleaning of air handling units, including filters, coils, drain trays, fans and internal surfaces for Nettlestead, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Air handling units with blocked filters
- Air handling units due a clean after building work
- Dust-coated heating and cooling coils
AHU cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Nettlestead
If the units serving a building in Nettlestead have only had filter changes for years, there may be dirt on the coils, fan and casing that nobody has looked at. A full AHU clean takes in the whole unit. The work covers supply and extract fans, heating and cooling coils and internal panels, and people most often call us about plant that has been serviced but not cleaned and drain trays holding standing water.
Work in a small place like Nettlestead starts with agreeing access and timings, and the ventilation is inspected, cleaned and recorded the same as anywhere.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Nettlestead (ME18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Between visits
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Look at the condensate drain whenever the unit is serviced
- Keep the area around the fresh air intake clear
- Report stiff or damaged access doors
- Book the next check in line with the report
If the ductwork hasn’t been cleaned, consider it next. A clean unit feeding dirty ducts only solves half the problem, and we can quote for both.
Have the unit inspected regularly, in line with the risk-based approach of TR19® Air, rather than waiting for a problem.
Part by part
Drain trays
A tray that does not drain becomes a pool of stagnant water in the airstream. We clean it and note if the slope or the drain needs attention.
Rooftop and plant room units
Ceiling-mounted and compact units are cleaned too. The space underneath is protected with sheeting first.
Leave it or put it right?
Cleaning a unit while it only has light dust is quick. Leave it for years and dirt bakes onto coils and casings, particularly where damp has made it stick. In a place like Nettlestead, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Why Nettlestead businesses choose us
- A written report with photos after each visit
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
Read how cleaning jobs are priced or how to check a contractor.
What staff can safely do
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
What happens on the day
We are used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes anything from half a day for one small unit to several shifts for a plant room full of them. Visits to a village like Nettlestead are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- First we agree when the unit can be switched off, including evenings or weekends.
- We take before pictures of each section of the unit.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Clear the space around the work
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Ask for a quote
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Related advice
AHU cleaning around Nettlestead
The FSA’s food hygiene register lists about 3 schools, colleges and universities and about 3 caring premises (care homes, nurseries and hospitals) with registered kitchens or food service in Nettlestead and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Buildings like these often rely on mechanical ventilation, which TR19® Air covers. About 3.2 miles north-east of Nettlestead is Oakwood Hospital, the nearest hospital. Clean air matters most where people are unwell, and that is as true in a care home as in a hospital. At about 28 miles from central London, Nettlestead sits well inside the area we cover. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours.
Healthcare buildings such as Oakwood Hospital, about 3.2 miles north-east, depend on their ventilation; if you manage a surgery, clinic or care home near Nettlestead, yours matters too. Classrooms and halls at schools such as Wateringbury Church of England Primary School are easiest to work in when pupils are away. Workplaces around Wateringbury station with an air handling unit need the filters, coils and drain tray looked at, as well as the ducts.
Nettlestead is about 5 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in ME18, we can carry out AHU cleaning at your premises. 922 places in Kent are on our list, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for AHU cleaning: ME18. AHU cleaning is available to premises on Henrys Close, Glenleigh Road and Orchard Crescent and nearby roads. If your site is just outside Nettlestead, we cover Wateringbury (1 mile north-east), Red Hill (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile north-east), Nettlestead Green (1 mile south) and West Farleigh (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Around Nettlestead
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Railway pub and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Nettlestead itself: Wateringbury station. Other landmarks nearby include Teapot Island (1.9 miles south) and Leybourne Castle (3.8 miles north).
Towns and villages near Nettlestead
Other services in Nettlestead
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
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 each one has its own record.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too in Nettlestead and across Kent. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
FAQs for Nettlestead
Can the work in Nettlestead be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. That way a site in Nettlestead does not have to lose a day’s trading. When you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, mention when the site is quiet.
Can ventilation in schools around Nettlestead be cleaned out of term?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. There are about 3 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Nettlestead. You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the dates the site is empty.
What does AHU cleaning cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote, normally ready within one working day.
What about areas you cannot get to?
We record them on the report, with a note of where it is, and we explain what access is needed, for example new access panels.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7, for problems that cannot wait. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
Which sectors do you work in?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, as well as food production and leisure sites.
Does the AHU have to be shut down for cleaning?
Yes. The fan must be stopped and the unit isolated, so we plan it for a time that suits the building.
Do you do ventilation duct cleaning too?
Yes. Ventilation ductwork cleaning to TR19® Air is part of what we do. It’s often worth doing both at once, and we can quote for both.
What affects the quote in Nettlestead
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- The size of the system
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The site address and the type of premises
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.