Kent · Air handling unit cleaning
AHU Cleaning in Shottenden
AHU cleaning for Shottenden and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Units that have only ever had filter changes
- Units needing a clean before a new tenant or handover
- Intake sections clogged with outdoor debris
About our AHU cleaning in Shottenden
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. We clean coils with methods suited to their condition, taking care not to damage the fins. If you have plant that has been serviced but not cleaned and intake sections clogged with outdoor debris, we can put it right.
Somewhere as small as Shottenden, ducted ventilation is usually limited to a school, a care home, a surgery or a converted business building, wherever there is one, but where it’s fitted, it needs the same inspection and cleaning as anywhere.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Place
- Shottenden (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- Photo report after every visit
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Questions from Shottenden
Do you cover smaller places like Shottenden?
Yes, Shottenden is part of our area, however small the site. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Do you clean school ventilation in Shottenden in the holidays?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. There are about 2 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Shottenden. Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with your term dates and we will plan around them.
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, for many jobs. Send a few wide pictures plus close-ups of panels, filters or grilles, and a fixed quote typically follows within one working day. If pictures are not enough, we will survey first.
What do you clean inside the unit?
Everything inside the unit that air passes over, from intake to discharge, including coils, fan and drain trays. You get a photo report showing each part before and after.
What do you do to protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before we start, and waste is contained as we go. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
Can you clean the AHU out of hours?
Yes, if daytime working is not practical. We plan the shutdown window with you.
Can you come out in an emergency?
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.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
They’re marked on the report. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, and we can fit those.
Why act early in Shottenden
Dirty coils and fans make the unit strain to move the same air. The result is extra wear and a building that doesn’t feel as comfortable, and a planned clean is far less disruptive than a breakdown. In a place like Shottenden, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
You will not find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos, and we will explain what it covers.
Why book with us
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- In business since 2009
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
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How we price AHU cleaning
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- The number of sites or systems
- How easy every part is to reach
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The condition we find in the survey
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. You will have a fixed price before any work starts.
What to send for a quote
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- A few general shots of the system
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few photos and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
The process
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes one overnight shift for many single units, with bigger plant phased. Somewhere as small as Shottenden, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- The survey covers the unit, its access and how it can be shut down.
- 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.
- The unit is closed up and handed back, with a report to follow.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
How to get 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, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Advice
When something else is needed
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what AHU cleaning won’t do:
- Problems with the unit’s controls or sensors
- Damaged coils beyond cleaning
- The supply and extract ducts, quoted separately
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- Supply and extract fans
- Drain trays
- Heating and cooling coils
- Filter sections
- Dampers and louvres
- Internal panels
Multi-site and managed buildings
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
What AHU cleaning looks like in Shottenden
At about 47 miles from central London, Shottenden sits well inside the area we cover. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours.
In Shottenden, supply and extract ducts are cleaned along with the units that serve them.
Shottenden is about 5 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Whether your site is in the middle of Shottenden or further out, AHU cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. 922 places in Kent are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby, about 17 miles away.
We work across the CT4 postcode area for AHU cleaning and the streets around it. AHU cleaning is available to premises on Shottenden Road, Goldups Lane and Beaney's Lane and nearby roads. Nearby, we also carry out AHU cleaning in Perrywood (1 mile north), Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles south-west) and Mountain Street (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (5 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Shottenden
Shottenden’s nearest station is Selling station, roughly 2 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (1.6 miles east).
Do you need AHU cleaning in Shottenden?
It matters for two reasons: the unit supplies the air people breathe, and a dirty unit has to work harder. For anyone working, learning or staying in a building in Shottenden, that’s air they breathe for hours at a time.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Air handling units due a clean after building work
- Air handling units never cleaned inside
- Condensate trays that will not empty
- Rooms that smell stuffy when the system runs
In Shottenden, we look inside the system before deciding what needs cleaning.
What to look for in a quote
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Proof of insurance
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
Aftercare tips
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Book the next check in line with the report
- Look at the condensate drain whenever the unit is serviced
- Make sure the unit’s access doors open easily
- Keep the certificate and photo report with the plant records
Photos in the report cover the filters, coils, drain tray, fan and casing, along with anything we couldn’t reach. It also notes faults we spotted, such as damaged panels or a blocked drain.
Make sure access doors and panels on the unit open easily. If a section is hard to get into, it tends not to get checked.