Kent · Air handling unit cleaning
Air handling unit cleaning in Sheldwich, Kent
AHU cleaning across Sheldwich and nearby, booked around your opening hours and signed off in writing with photos.
- Units that have only ever had filter changes
- Plant that needs cleaning after a refit
- Leaves and litter drawn into the unit
AHU cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Sheldwich
No two plant rooms are the same, whether it’s a compact unit in a ceiling void or a big unit on the roof. Every job starts with a survey, from pictures or on site, followed by a fixed quote, so you know where you stand. If you have units needing a clean before a new tenant or handover and odours coming through the supply air, we can help.
In a village or hamlet like Sheldwich, few buildings have mechanical ventilation, but those that do need it inspected and cleaned like any other.
We’ve been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
- Location
- Sheldwich (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What affects the quote in Sheldwich
You’ll get a fixed price before any work starts. It’s based on:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The condition of the system
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
Helping us quote
We can often survey from photos. Try to include:
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any previous report or certificate
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
What we do, step by step
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. After that, the work takes anything from half a day for one small unit to several shifts for a plant room full of them. Somewhere as small as Sheldwich, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- 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.
- After photos are taken and the certificate issued.
Preparing for the visit
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Getting a quote
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Advice
What a clean won’t put right
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Building management system faults
- Dirty ducts beyond the unit itself
- Breakdowns that need a mechanical engineer
If you are not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Filter sections
- Dampers and louvres
- Internal panels
- Heating and cooling coils
- Supply and extract fans
- Drain trays
Also near Sheldwich
What else we do in Sheldwich
What the work involves, part by part
Internal casing and panels
We open each section through its doors and close them securely when we are done before the unit is handed back.
Drain trays
Drain trays can rust and leak over time. Their condition goes into the report with photos so you can decide on any repairs.
AHU cleaning in Sheldwich: local notes
At about 45 miles from central London, Sheldwich sits well inside the area we cover. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site.
For buildings in and around Sheldwich, TR19® Air cleaning starts with an inspection.
Sheldwich is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Wherever you are in the ME13 postcode area, we can take on AHU cleaning. We cover 922 places across Kent, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby, about 15 miles away.
We work across ME13 for AHU cleaning and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Ashford Road and Lees Court Road, and we cover them all for AHU cleaning. Neighbouring places we cover for AHU cleaning include Sheldwich Lees (1 mile south-east), North Street (1 mile north), Badlesmere (1 mile south), Throwley (1 mile south-west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Faversham (3 miles north).
Landmarks near Sheldwich
Around Sheldwich, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Abbey School. The closest station to Sheldwich is Selling station, roughly 2.6 miles east. Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (3.6 miles west).
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Questions from Sheldwich
Will you come out to Sheldwich?
Yes. Sheldwich is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can the work in Sheldwich be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The work in Sheldwich can fit around your hours. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
What do you do to protect the area?
We start with protection: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
What does AHU cleaning cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. You get a fixed price before work begins.
What about areas you can’t get to?
They’re marked on the report. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, and we can fit those.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line and we will talk you through the next steps.
How long does an AHU clean take?
The work takes half a day to a full day per unit, with large plant planned over several shifts. Bigger units can be phased, so call 0345 646 2711 or email us to talk it through.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Usually, yes. Send wide shots, close-ups of any access panels and anything that worries you, and we normally come back within one working day. If photos are not enough, we will survey first.
Keeping the system healthy
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Report stiff or damaged access doors
- Keep the certificate and photo report with the plant records
- Report water on the plant room floor
- Stick to the filter change plan
The ducts served by the unit may need attention too. Cleaning the unit and ducts together gives the best result, and we can quote for both.
Keep the area around the intake clear. What’s near the intake ends up in the unit.
Common problems we fix in Sheldwich
It matters for two reasons: the unit supplies the air people breathe, and a dirty unit has to work harder. For the people using the building every day, that is the air they breathe for hours on end.
Most sites get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Dirty fans and fan housings
- Dirty filters cutting the airflow
- Dust-coated heating and cooling coils
- Rooms that smell stuffy when the system runs
If you manage a school such as Sheldwich Primary School, ventilation cleaning is best booked for the holidays.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether the price is fixed