Fan coil units in Argyll and Bute
Clear prices and written reports for fan coil unit servicing and repairs in Argyll and Bute.
- Visit and travel price agreed before we book
- Written report after every visit
- F-gas records updated where required
How much does fan coil unit work cost in Argyll and Bute?
Guide price in Argyll and Bute: £70–£145 per fan coil serviced ex VAT, with a typical job (service of 20 fan coils) at £1,350–£3,050 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.
A fan coil unit (FCU) is a heating and cooling terminal unit, usually hidden in the ceiling, that blows room air across coils fed with chilled and hot water from central plant.
Covering Argyll and Bute and nearby
We cover all of Argyll and Bute, including Helensburgh, Dunoon, Oban and Rothesay. Remote and island locations are covered by arrangement.
Postcode districts we cover include FK17, PA23, PA30, PA37, PA46, PA63, PA71 and PA78. If a system in Argyll and Bute is old and keeps failing, we will tell you honestly whether repair or replacement makes more sense.
Remote and island locations in Argyll and Bute are covered 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.
What you get
- Fan coil condition surveys
- Filter, coil and condensate tray cleaning
- Fan motor replacement (including EC motor upgrades)
- Full unit replacement
- Water balancing coordination with your mechanical contractor
Local guide prices for Argyll and Bute
Guide prices for Argyll and Bute, set for the north of Scotland. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fan coil service | £70–£145 | £84–£174 | per unit |
| EC motor upgrade | £415–£940 | £498–£1,128 | per unit |
| Valve and actuator replacement | £255–£625 | £306–£750 | per unit |
| Full fan coil replacement | £1,500–£3,595 | £1,800–£4,314 | per unit |
Ex VAT. Fan coil servicing is priced per unit on planned programmes; one-off visits and replacements are priced per visit or per unit as shown.
How we handle fan coil units in Argyll and Bute
Survey
We sample units across the building and record condition and faults.
Plan
Repairs or replacements are programmed floor by floor.
Work
Units are serviced, repaired or replaced with minimal disruption.
Commission
Controls and air flows are checked and records updated.
Points to plan for in Argyll and Bute
Condensate
Blocked trays are a common cause of ceiling stains; regular cleaning prevents them.
Leased premises
If your Argyll and Bute premises are leased, the landlord's written consent is usually needed for external units, wall penetrations and roof access. We provide drawings and data sheets for the request.
EC motors
Upgrading old motors to EC motors reduces electricity use and noise.
Roof and height work
Flat roofs, high walls and atriums need the right access equipment and edge protection. We plan towers, MEWPs or scaffold before the job, not on the day.
Who we work with in Argyll and Bute
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
In Scotland, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; systems with an effective output of 12 kW or more also need a periodic energy inspection.
Questions about fan coil units in Argyll and Bute
How much does fan coil unit work cost in Argyll and Bute?
In Argyll and Bute, expect about £70–£145 per fan coil serviced, plus VAT. A typical job (service of 20 fan coils) is £1,350–£3,050 plus VAT. Any parts or repairs are priced before we go ahead. A travel charge for remote and island locations in Argyll and Bute is quoted before the visit is booked.
Do you also cover Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, Dunbartonshire and Ayrshire?
Yes. Alongside Argyll and Bute, we also cover Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, Dunbartonshire and Ayrshire. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Are EC motors worth it?
Usually, where units run for long hours. They use less electricity and give smoother speed control.
Do you maintain chillers too?
We focus on the fan coils and terminal units and coordinate with the central plant maintainer.
Get a guide price for Argyll and Bute
The price is agreed before we book; remote and island locations in Argyll and Bute are by arrangement, and 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.