Kent · Air handling unit cleaning
Old Romney AHU cleaning
Our technicians work in Old Romney on AHU cleaning. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.
- Air handling units due a clean after building work
- Fan sections that haven’t been cleaned in years
- Units that have only ever had filter changes
AHU cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Old Romney
All the building’s air passes through the fan, so dirt on the impeller and housing gets spread around. Fan, housing and the surrounding panels are cleaned as part of the job, once the unit has been shut down and isolated. Typical jobs include dirty coils holding back the airflow and air handling units due a clean after building work, across heating and cooling coils, drain trays and dampers and louvres.
Somewhere as small as Old Romney, ducted ventilation is normally limited to a school, a care home, a surgery or a converted business building, wherever there is one, but those that do need it inspected and cleaned like any other.
Each visit ends with a written report and photos, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Old Romney (TN29)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- Written report with photos
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Multi-site and managed buildings
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
What AHU cleaning can’t fix
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Dirty ducts beyond the unit itself
- Ventilation that was badly designed in the first place
- Damaged coils beyond cleaning
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will say what we think before booking.
Where we work
- Heating and cooling coils
- Internal panels
- Dampers and louvres
- Filter sections
- Drain trays
- Supply and extract fans
Towns and villages near Old Romney
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The process
Every visit runs to the same pattern: sheeting and protection first, isolate whatever needs isolating, carry out the AHU cleaning, tidy up and leave you the report. On site, the work takes half a day to a full day per unit, with large plant planned over several shifts. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in Old Romney knowing what to expect.
- The survey covers the unit, its access and how it can be shut down.
- The area is protected and the unit made safe.
- Dirt and debris are removed from each section.
- 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
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Getting a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
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Old Romney: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Old Romney?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Do you offer AHU cleaning in Old Romney?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Old Romney is part of that. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day of the survey details.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. For many sites, photos and a few details are enough, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
How far ahead should we book?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. Quotes usually come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
We never leave them off the paperwork. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
How long does an AHU clean take?
Typically the clean takes from a few hours for a compact unit to a day or more for a large one. The shutdown is planned to fit, including evenings or weekends.
Do you repair air handling units?
Motors, belts, controls and coils that need repair are a job for your maintenance contractor. We clean the unit and report anything we see that needs attention.
What the work involves, part by part
Drain trays
Older trays can corrode and start leaking. Their condition goes into the report with pictures so you can decide on any repairs.
Heating and cooling coils
Cooling coils stay damp in use, so dirt on them can turn sticky. The coil and its drain tray are cleaned as one job.
What AHU cleaning looks like in Old Romney
About 55 miles out from central London, Old Romney is part of the South East area we work across. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you.
If you manage a school such as The Marsh Academy, ventilation cleaning is best booked for the holidays.
Old Romney is about 10 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. From the centre of Old Romney 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, and Old Romney is one of them. We also work in Maidstone, about 25 miles from Old Romney.
AHU cleaning in TN29 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for AHU cleaning include Ivychurch (2 miles north), New Romney (2 miles east), Brenzett (2 miles north-west), Lydd (3 miles south) and Brookland (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles north-east), Hawkinge (14 miles north-east), Tenterden (10 miles north-west) and Cheriton (13 miles north-east).
Around Old Romney
For rail, the closest station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 4.5 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.9 miles north-west) and Romney 'castle' (less than half a mile north-east). For a walk, there’s Burnthouse Pen and Dungeness National.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Clear leaves and litter away from the intake
- Book the next check in line with the report
- Do not ignore odours coming through the grilles
- Watch for drips or damp patches near the plant
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.
Check drain trays and condensate drains during routine maintenance. A drain that’s cleared early never gets to the slime stage.
What affects the quote in Old Romney
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- How big the system is
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Travel, parking and unloading
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before we start.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Do you need AHU cleaning in Old Romney?
Mechanical servicing keeps a unit running, but it does not always include cleaning the inside. That means a unit can tick every service box and still be carrying years of dirt.
Clients typically contact us when they notice something like this:
- Dirty fans and fan housings
- Filters that are clogged or overdue
- Condensate trays that will not empty
- Dirty coils holding back the airflow
In Old Romney, we look inside the system before deciding what needs cleaning.
What your quote should include
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- What records you will receive afterwards
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor