Kent · Air handling unit cleaning
Shorne AHU cleaning
For air handling unit cleaning in Shorne, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Plant that has been serviced but not cleaned
- Air handling units due a clean after building work
- Dirty fans and fan housings
How we handle AHU cleaning in Shorne
An air handling unit is the heart of a building’s ventilation: air is pulled in, filtered, conditioned and sent out through the ducts. Anything that collects inside the unit can end up in the rooms it serves, so cleaning the unit matters as much as cleaning the ducts. Typical jobs include plant that has been serviced but not cleaned and dust built up on fan impellers, across internal panels, heating and cooling coils and drain trays.
For a building in or near Shorne, access is agreed in advance and the visit is planned around the journey.
Every visit ends with a written report and photos, so you have a record of what was done and when. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Shorne (DA12)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Your questions about AHU cleaning in Shorne
Do you work in villages like Shorne?
Yes. Shorne is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Do you work at weekends in Shorne?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. It means the site in Shorne keeps running as normal. When you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, mention when the site is quiet.
What is TR19?
A BESA specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
How much does AHU cleaning cost in Shorne?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. To get one, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the site type, opening hours and a few pictures.
Do you give a certificate after the clean?
Yes. You receive a certificate and a report showing each section before and after, including anything we think needs attention.
Do you need to switch the unit off?
Yes, while the clean is under way. Out-of-hours work is available so the building isn’t left without ventilation when it’s busy.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and we’ll quote them together.
What happens to the waste?
It leaves the site with us at the end of the visit. During the work, it’s contained so the area stays clean.
Between visits
So the system stays in good health:
- Note any water around the unit or leaks below it
- Change filters on schedule and log each change
- Keep the area around the fresh air intake clear
- Book the next check in line with the report
When we have closed the unit up, it can be restarted with your site team. Keep an eye on the condensate drain over the next few days to confirm water is draining away.
Have the unit inspected regularly, in line with the risk-based approach of TR19® Air, rather than waiting for a problem.
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What we do, step by step
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes anything from half a day for one small unit to several shifts for a plant room full of them. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Shorne.
- We survey the unit from photos or on site and agree what’s included.
- With your site team, the unit is switched off and isolated, then the area around it protected.
- We clean or change the filters as agreed, then clean the coils, fan and internal panels.
- Drain trays are cleared and cleaned and the outlet checked.
- A TR19® certificate and photo report follow the clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the space around the work
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Ask for a quote
For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. You will usually have a quote within one working day.
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What the work involves, part by part
Heating and cooling coils
Dirt on a coil slows the air and makes it harder for the coil to heat or cool. Cleaning restores the open path through the fins.
Filters
Clogged filters reduce airflow, and dirt can get round the edges. We clean the frames and rails so the filters sit tight.
Why deal with it now?
A slimy drain tray only gets worse. Leave it and you risk overflows, leaks into the space below and odours carried round the building. Dealing with it early keeps the clean straightforward. In a small place like Shorne, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before we start.
Why us?
- In business since 2009
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- We are fully insured
See our cost guide or our accreditations.
Signs you need AHU cleaning in Shorne
Most units live out of sight on roofs, in plant rooms or in ceiling voids and are rarely seen by anyone but maintenance staff. It’s easy for a long time to go by without anyone opening the panels.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Units that have only ever had filter changes
- Intake sections clogged with outdoor debris
- Fan sections that haven’t been cleaned in years
- Filters that are clogged or overdue
Healthcare buildings such as Gravesham Community Hospital, about 3.4 miles north-west, depend on their ventilation; if you manage a surgery, clinic or care home near Shorne, yours matters too.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they recommend a next date
- 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
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
Honest limits
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so here are the limits:
- Mechanical faults with motors, belts or bearings
- Damaged coils beyond cleaning
- Ductwork downstream of the unit, which is a separate clean
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Supply and extract fans
- Heating and cooling coils
- Dampers and louvres
- Drain trays
- Internal panels
- Filter sections
What affects the cost of AHU cleaning
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- How many systems or sites are involved
- The condition we find in the survey
- Any permits to work or inductions
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are not sure what’s needed, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. The most useful are:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and photos, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Ventilation in Shorne buildings
There are about 4 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register in Shorne and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Buildings like these often rely on mechanical ventilation, which TR19® Air covers. Shorne, about 23 miles from central London, is within our usual area. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours. For Shorne, the closest hospital is Gravesham Community Hospital, roughly 3.4 miles north-west. Healthcare buildings depend on clean supply and extract ventilation, and the same applies to surgeries, clinics and care homes.
For schools like Shorne Church of England Primary School, the holidays are the usual time to inspect and clean ventilation.
Shorne is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Wherever you are in the DA12 postcode area, we can carry out AHU cleaning at your premises. Shorne is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent we cover for commercial clients. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby, about 11 miles away.
We cover every part of the DA12 postcode area for AHU cleaning and the roads nearby. You’ll find streets such as The Street, Cob Drive and Crown Green, and we cover them all for AHU cleaning. We also cover the places around Shorne: Upper Ifield (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south), Higham (1 mile east), Thong (1 mile west) and Gadshill (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (4 miles west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
Local landmarks in Shorne
Around Shorne, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Rose and Crown pub, Shorne Woods Country Park and Thamesview School. For rail, the closest station is Higham station, about 1.7 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Rede Common and Gad's Hill.