Air conditioning cleaning in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Clear prices and written reports for air conditioning cleaning in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles.
- Visit and travel price agreed before we book
- Written report after every visit
- F-gas records updated where required
How much does air conditioning cleaning cost in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles?
Typical prices in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles run from £100 to £255 per indoor unit before VAT; a typical job (deep clean of 2–4 wall or cassette units) is usually £360–£835 plus VAT. For remote and island locations, a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked.
Air conditioning cleaning is a deep clean of an indoor unit's filters, heat exchanger coil, fan, condensate tray and drain, and the outdoor unit's coil.
Covering Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles and nearby
We cover Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles by arrangement, including Stornoway, Kirkwall and Lerwick. Wherever your premises are, the survey, quote and installation follow the same steps.
Postcode districts we cover include HS1, HS3, HS5, HS7, HS9, KW16, ZE1 and ZE3. For air conditioning cleaning in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, roof and high-level access is planned in advance, so the visit is not wasted waiting for a tower or a key.
We cover Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles by arrangement: a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked. We group visits where we can to keep it down.
Included as standard
- Indoor coil clean and rinse
- Fan wheel / barrel clean
- Condensate tray and drain flush with treatment
- Outdoor coil clean
- Before-and-after check of air flow and temperatures
Guide prices in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the north of Scotland (5% above the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wall-mounted unit deep clean | £100–£185 | £120–£222 | per unit |
| Ceiling cassette deep clean | £145–£255 | £174–£306 | per unit |
| Ducted unit and grilles clean | £205–£415 | £246–£498 | per unit |
| Outdoor coil clean | £70–£145 | £84–£174 | per unit |
Ex VAT. Heavily soiled kitchen units may take longer and cost more.
What happens on a visit in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Protect
Floors and furniture are covered and the unit isolated.
Strip down
Covers, filters and (where practical) the fan are removed for cleaning.
Clean
Coils, fan, tray and drain are cleaned and rinsed into a collection bag.
Test
The unit is reassembled and run, with temperatures checked.
Things to check in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Frequency
Most units need a deep clean every one to two years; kitchens and salons more often.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Grease
Units near kitchens need cleaning more often, and sometimes relocating.
Shared buildings
In multi-let buildings, roof space, risers and plant areas are often controlled by a managing agent. We work to their permits and method-statement requirements.
Who we work with in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
- Healthcare and dental: clean, quiet cooling for surgeries, clinics, dental practices and care settings.
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
- Pubs and bars: cooling for busy bars, function rooms and cellars, sited with neighbours in mind.
Compliance in Scotland: refrigerant work falls under GB F-gas rules, and systems with an effective output of 12 kW or more need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).
Common questions from businesses in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
How much does air conditioning cleaning cost in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles?
In Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, expect about £100–£255 per indoor unit, plus VAT. A typical job (deep clean of 2–4 wall or cassette units) is £360–£835 plus VAT. Any parts or repairs are priced before we go ahead. A travel charge for Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles is quoted before the visit is booked.
Do you also cover Highland and Argyll and Bute?
Yes. Alongside Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, we also cover Highland and Argyll and Bute. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Is cleaning included in a service?
A service includes filter cleaning and coil checks. A deep clean strips the unit down further and takes longer.
Will cleaning reduce running costs?
Clean coils and filters let the unit move air and exchange heat properly, which reduces the energy it needs to reach temperature.
Need air conditioning cleaning in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles?
Visits to Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles are by arrangement: a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked.