Laundry Operations Success

What does Laundry Operations Success look like for you?

We start by learning about your unique circumstances and then we provide you with the solutions and services that you need.

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Specialist support across the South of the UK

Commercial laundry and dishwashing you can trust, from first advice to long-term care

a&f helps organisations choose, install and look after commercial laundry and dishwashing equipment. We work with carefully selected professional brands and stay involved for the life of the equipment, not just the day it is installed.

Miele Professional UK's No.1 Partner

Awarded 15 times since 2005, including 2024 & 2025, with over 35 years industry experience.

Directly employed engineers

Experienced a&f engineers across the South of the UK, employed by us and never subcontracted.

Excellent first-time fix rate

Service vans carry around £12,000 of manufacturer spares, so most faults are sorted on the first visit.

Complete lifecycle support

Advice, installation, commissioning, training, servicing, repairs and rental options.

Not sure what you need?

Tell us about your site and we will point you to the right machine and the right level of cover. We would rather give honest advice than a quick sale.

Before you choose a machine

A conversation worth having early

Whether you are planning a new facility, replacing ageing equipment or making sense of a recurring problem, an early conversation brings clarity and confidence before any money is committed.

We look at your space, workload, drainage, compliance needs and long-term service plan, then help you identify the right commercial laundry or dishwashing route.

Talk to us if you are:

Planning a new laundry or dishwashing project

Replacing unreliable or ageing equipment

Looking to improve running costs and uptime

Weighing up your options with no obligation

Sectors we support

Who We Support

We support organisations where reliable commercial laundry and dishwashing equipment is essential to daily operations.

From care homes and healthcare to housing associations, schools, private estates and equestrian sites, every recommendation is shaped around the way each site works.

Explore all sectors

Care Homes
Private Houses & Estates
Healthcare & Hospitals
Housing Associations
Schools, Colleges & Universities
Equestrian

Commercial laundry and dishwashing support across the South of the UK

a&f supplies, installs, rents and services commercial laundry equipment and commercial dishwashing equipment for organisations across the South of the UK. We work with care homes, healthcare sites, housing associations, schools, colleges, universities, private residences, estates, equestrian facilities, hospitality businesses, construction sites and many other commercial environments.

Our role is to help each customer choose the right commercial washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers, ironers, finishing equipment and payment systems for their workload, space, staff and compliance needs. That includes site surveys, equipment specification, installation, commissioning, user training, repairs, annual servicing and long-term service contracts.

Our Products

Commercial laundry and dishwashing equipment

Products selected for the way you need them to work

a&f supplies commercial washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers, ironers, finishing equipment and payment systems from carefully selected commercial brands. Every recommendation is made in context, so the equipment suits your workload, staff, space, services and long-term objectives.

Free site surveys within 1-2 days when urgent
Complete installation of equipment and other required services
Service contracts, repairs and monthly rental options available

Every organisation is different

Support designed around the way your sector operates

Different sectors place different demands on their laundry and dishwashing equipment. A care home has very different priorities to a school, hotel, veterinary practice or housing association, so the right solution starts with understanding how your organisation works.

We take time to understand your environment, workload and operational pressures before recommending the right combination of equipment, installation, servicing and long-term support to keep your operation performing reliably.

We support organisations with:

Sector-specific equipment recommendations based on your environment and workload
Professional laundry and dishwashing equipment from leading manufacturers
Installation, servicing, repairs and long-term maintenance support
Advice to improve reliability, efficiency, compliance and operational performance

Not sure which solution is right for your organisation? Speak to our team on 01243 55 55 25 or email service@a-f.co.uk.

Machine Repairs
Sales & Installation
Annual Servicing & Inspections
Service Contracts
Machine Rentals
Laundry Analysis & Design

Services we provide

Our Services

From equipment replacement and rental options to repairs, servicing, analysis and long-term support, we help organisations keep essential facilities dependable and easy to manage.

Our chosen partners

The manufacturers we trust, matched to your operations and needs

We are independent, so we are not tied to one manufacturer. We recommend the brands that earn their place on build quality, performance, ease of use, parts availability and dependable long-term support, then specify the right one for the way you work.

Independent advice you can rely on: because we are not tied to a single brand, our recommendation is the equipment that genuinely suits your operation, whether that means faster turnaround, better fabric care, lower running costs, easier daily use or reliable long-term service support.

OUR UNIQUE APPROACH

Discover. Define. Deliver.

Every operation is different. We take time to understand your operation, design the right solution, and support it for the long term so your laundry and dishwashing operation works in practice.

01

DISCOVER

We come to you and learn how your operation really works.

  • We assess space, access, utilities and real-world constraints.
  • We explore your current challenges, pressures and priorities.
  • We quantify demand, workflow and performance expectations.
  • We agree what success looks like for you in practice.
02

DEFINE

We design the right solution around your operation.

  • We shape layout, infrastructure and workflow before anything is fixed.
  • We specify the right equipment and the right way to fund it, whether purchase, rental or contract hire.
  • We produce a clear, fully costed and compliant proposal.
  • We refine the plan with you until it is operationally sound.
03

DELIVER

We get you running, then keep you running for years to come.

  • We install professionally, safely and with minimal disruption.
  • We train you and your team for confident, correct daily operation.
  • You gain a dedicated support team who know your operation.
  • We protect performance through servicing and rapid response.
  • We review, optimise and evolve your operation over time.

The a&f difference: we don't just supply equipment, we partner with you for the long term to keep your laundry operation running at its best.

Contact us on 01243 55 55 25 to learn more, or arrange your free site visit to get started.

Arrange a free site survey

NPS:

10/10

"Professional, efficient, patient (when teaching me how to use the machine) and friendly"

Chrissy Nisbet - Sovereign Network Group

NPS:

10/10

"Great service every single time we need it"

Chris Johnson

NPS:

9/10

"Good products. Good customer service. Very professional"

Sonya Courtez - Project Manager - Property Department - Surrey and Border NHS

NPS:

10/10

"A one-stop shop that meets all our needs!"

Paul Burns - Victoria Nursing Group

NPS:

10/10

"...a&f undertake a quick and reliable service to ensure our machines keep spinning!"

Sharna - Moat Homes

NPS:

9/10

"To be honest we have been with a&f for such a long time... we have been very happy with the service over the years, hence why we are still with them!"

Emma - The White House (Curdridge) Ltd

NPS:

10/10

"Consistently a professional and swift response to our requirements for commercial appliances."

Olwyn Emery - Howard Brothers Joinery Ltd

NPS:

10/10

"We have purchased and maintained our Laundry equipment with a&f for many reasons and see no reason for us to change our contractor or supplier at this time."

Sharon Siad - Rockdale Housing