Kent · Air handling unit cleaning
Air handling unit cleaning in Platt's Heath, Kent
Our technicians work in Platt's Heath on cleaning of air handling units, including filters, coils, drain trays, fans and internal surfaces. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.
- Coils clogged with dust and debris
- Dust built up on fan impellers
- Filters that are clogged or overdue
AHU cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Platt's Heath
Heating and cooling coils trap dust that gets past the filters. Dirt on the fins holds back air and makes the unit work harder to do the same job. Coils are cleaned carefully, with methods chosen so the fins are not flattened. If you have stale or musty smells from the ventilation and dust built up on fan impellers, we can help.
Rural buildings with mechanical ventilation, such as care homes and country hotels, often keep their units in roof spaces or outbuildings, which makes them easy to overlook.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Location
- Platt's Heath (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Honest limits
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Problems with the unit’s controls or sensors
- Damaged coils beyond cleaning
- The supply and extract ducts, quoted separately
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will say what we think before you book.
What we work on in Platt's Heath
- Filter sections
- Dampers and louvres
- Internal panels
- Supply and extract fans
- Heating and cooling coils
- Drain trays
What the work involves, part by part
Drain trays
A tray that doesn’t drain becomes a pool of stagnant water in the airstream. We clean it and note if the slope or the drain needs attention.
Filters
Filters are the first line of defence in the unit. We check them, and clean or change them as agreed in the quote, and the housing around them is cleaned too.
Signs you need AHU cleaning in Platt's Heath
Filters catch most of the dust, but not all of it. What gets through settles on coils, fans and the inside of the casing, a little more each month.
Most sites get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Debris and leaves in the fresh air intake
- Dirty coils holding back the airflow
- Dirty filters cutting the airflow
- Plant that needs cleaning after a refit
Classrooms and halls at schools such as Platts Heath Primary School are easiest to work in when pupils are away.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
Why deal with it now?
Leave an AHU uncleaned and the dirt does not stay put. It’s carried through the ductwork and out of the grilles, so cleaning the ducts without the unit only goes so far. A planned visit to Platt's Heath is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
Why book with us
- Every visit written up, with photos
- We diagnose before we treat
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
Take a look at what affects the cost or our accreditations.
Aftercare tips
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Report stiff or damaged access doors
- File each AHU report in the maintenance log
- Do not ignore odours coming through the grilles
- Stick to the filter change plan
Photos in the report cover the filters, coils, drain tray, fan and casing, and note any part we couldn’t get to. It also notes faults we spotted, such as damaged panels or a blocked drain.
Check drain trays and condensate drains during routine maintenance. A drain that is cleared early never gets to the slime stage.
How the visit works
Each visit runs to the same pattern: protect the area, isolate whatever needs isolating, do the work, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. The visit itself takes from a few hours for a compact unit to a day or more for a large one. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to Platt's Heath can be planned properly.
- We look at the unit and the plant area during the survey.
- The area is protected and the unit made safe.
- Each section is cleaned of dust, debris and slime.
- We clean the coils and clear the tray and drain.
- We close every panel, hand the unit back and send the report and certificate.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
How to get a quote
To get a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form 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 normally have a quote within one working day.
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Platt's Heath buildings and their air
At about 39 miles from central London, Platt's Heath sits well inside the area we cover. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible.
Ventilation work in and around Platt's Heath is risk-based: inspect, then clean what needs it.
Platt's Heath is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. If you need AHU cleaning in Platt's Heath, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Our area covers London and the South East, Platt's Heath included. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, and Platt's Heath is one of them. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page (7 miles or so).
Our technicians cover all of ME17 for AHU cleaning and the roads nearby. AHU cleaning is available to premises on School Lane, Headcorn Road and Green Lane and nearby roads. Neighbouring places we cover for AHU cleaning include Liverton Street (1 mile south-west), Sandway (1 mile north-east), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile south-east), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile west) and Grafty Green (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Landmarks near Platt's Heath
Typical jobs here are in premises near Kiln Wood, Wishful Thinker pub and The Lenham School. The nearest railway station is Lenham station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include The Dog Collar Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1.8 miles south).
Towns and villages near Platt's Heath
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FAQs for Platt's Heath
Can you come to Platt's Heath after we close?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. That way a site in Platt's Heath does not have to lose a day’s trading. When you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us, mention when the site is quiet.
Do you do school ventilation cleaning in Platt's Heath in the summer holidays?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. With about 2 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Platt's Heath, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Send us your term dates when you call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and we will fit the work in.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site across London and the South East, with visits on a regular schedule.
What do you do with what you remove?
It leaves the site with us when we go. During the work, it’s contained so the area stays clean.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line, and we’ll advise on what to do next.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, depending on what the system needs.
How much notice should we give?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes normally come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Can you quote from photos?
Often, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
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.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.