Fan coil units in Dorset
Keep your systems in Dorset running: fan coil unit servicing and repairs, with any extra work explained and priced before it starts.
- Visit 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 Dorset?
In Dorset, expect around £70–£145 per fan coil serviced, plus VAT. A typical job (service of 20 fan coils) is £1,350–£2,995 plus VAT. Any extra work is priced and approved before it starts.
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.
Where we work around Dorset
We cover all of Dorset, including Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth and Christchurch. We quote for premises right across Dorset, including rural and edge-of-town sites.
Postcode districts we cover include BA22, BH5, BH11, BH17, BH23, DT4, DT10 and TA20. Businesses across Dorset can combine servicing with any F-gas leak checks their systems need, which saves a separate attendance.
What the job covers
- Fan coil condition surveys
- Filter, coil and condensate tray cleaning
- Fan motor replacement (including EC motor upgrades)
- Valve, actuator and controller replacement
- Full unit replacement
Guide prices in Dorset
These guide prices are adjusted for the South West, where labour and access costs run about 4% above the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fan coil service | £70–£145 | £84–£174 | per unit |
| EC motor upgrade | £410–£930 | £492–£1,116 | per unit |
| Valve and actuator replacement | £255–£620 | £306–£744 | 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 Dorset
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 Dorset
EC motors
Upgrading old motors to EC motors reduces electricity use and noise.
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.
Condensate
Blocked trays are a common cause of ceiling stains; regular cleaning prevents them.
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.
Premises we work in around Dorset
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
Two rules matter for most businesses in England: GB F-gas rules (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for more than 12 kW of air conditioning.
Questions about fan coil units in Dorset
How much does fan coil unit work cost in Dorset?
In Dorset, expect about £70–£145 per fan coil serviced, plus VAT. A typical job (service of 20 fan coils) is £1,350–£2,995 plus VAT. Any parts or repairs are priced before we go ahead.
Do you also cover the Isle of Wight, Hampshire and Wiltshire?
Yes. Alongside Dorset, we also cover the Isle of Wight, Hampshire and Wiltshire. 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.
What is a fan coil unit?
A ceiling or wall unit that heats and cools a room by blowing air over coils fed with chilled and hot water from central plant.
Talk to us about your premises in Dorset
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.