Air conditioning servicing in the Scottish Borders
Clear prices and written reports for air conditioning servicing in the Scottish Borders.
- Visit price agreed before we book
- Written report after every visit
- F-gas records updated where required
How much does an air conditioning service cost in the Scottish Borders?
Guide price in the Scottish Borders: £170–£235 per visit, first indoor unit ex VAT, with a typical job (service visit for a small system, 1–2 indoor units) at £170–£375 plus VAT. Parts and repairs are only done once you approve the price.
Air conditioning servicing is a routine maintenance visit in which an engineer cleans filters and coils, checks drainage, electrical connections and controls, measures operating pressures and temperatures, and records the results.
Covering the Scottish Borders and nearby
We cover all of the Scottish Borders, including Hawick, Galashiels, Peebles and Kelso. Wherever your premises are, the survey, quote and installation follow the same steps.
Postcode districts we cover include EH26, EH44, ML12, TD3, TD6, TD9, TD12 and TD15. Service and repair visits in the Scottish Borders are booked around your opening hours, with the price agreed before we come.
What is included
- Filter cleaning or replacement
- Indoor and outdoor coil inspection and cleaning
- Condensate tray, pump and drain checks
- Refrigerant leak check where required, with F-gas records updated
- Written service report with any recommendations
Local guide prices for the Scottish Borders
Prices below include our regional adjustment for Scotland (4% below the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service, first indoor unit (includes attendance) | £170–£235 | £204–£282 | per visit |
| Each additional indoor unit, same visit | £80–£140 | £96–£168 | per unit |
| Outdoor unit / condenser clean | £60–£140 | £72–£168 | per unit |
| VRF system service | £380–£1,195 | £456–£1,434 | per system |
Ex VAT. Prices vary with access, unit type and travel.
How we handle AC servicing in the Scottish Borders
Book
Tell us how many units you have, their type and location. We book a visit that suits your trading hours.
Service
Each unit is cleaned, checked and tested against the checklist.
Report
You get a written report with readings, photos where useful, and any recommended repairs.
Remind
We remind you when the next service is due.
What to think about in the Scottish Borders
Frequency
Most commercial systems should be serviced at least once a year; busy kitchens, gyms, salons and server rooms usually need two or more visits.
Neighbours and noise
Outdoor units near flats — common above shops — need careful siting so noise at neighbours' windows stays low. We choose positions and quieter units with that in mind.
F-gas
Where a system is above the 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent threshold, the service visit can include the mandatory leak check.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in the Scottish Borders often come down to access — loading restrictions, parking for the van and getting equipment onto a roof. We check this at survey and plan deliveries around it.
Typical premises in the Scottish Borders
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
- 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 the Scottish Borders
How much does an air conditioning service cost in the Scottish Borders?
In the Scottish Borders, expect about £170–£235 per visit, first indoor unit, plus VAT. A typical job (service visit for a small system, 1–2 indoor units) is £170–£375 plus VAT. Any parts or repairs are priced before we go ahead.
Do you also cover the Lothians, Edinburgh and Fife?
Yes. Alongside the Scottish Borders, we also cover the Lothians, Edinburgh and Fife. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Is a service the same as an F-gas leak check?
No, but they are often done together. A leak check is a legal requirement for systems above certain refrigerant thresholds; a service is broader maintenance.
How much does an air conditioning service cost?
A service visit typically costs £175–£245 plus VAT for the first indoor unit, with additional indoor units around £85–£145 each on the same visit, so a two-unit system is usually £175–£390.
Get a guide price for the Scottish Borders
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.