Fan coil units in Portslade
Fan coil unit servicing and repairs in Portslade, booked around your opening hours and priced up front.
- 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 Portslade?
In Portslade, expect around £75–£165 per fan coil serviced, plus VAT. A typical job (service of 20 fan coils) is £1,500–£3,350 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.
Working in Portslade
Portslade is a smaller town in East Sussex, with independent shops, offices, surgeries, pubs and local business units. Brighton is about 6 km away.
We work across Portslade's postcode districts, including BN41. Neighbouring towns we cover include Hove, Shoreham-by-Sea and Brighton. Service and repair visits in Portslade are booked around your opening hours, with the price agreed before we come.
What the job covers
- Fan coil condition surveys
- Fan motor replacement (including EC motor upgrades)
- Valve, actuator and controller replacement
- Full unit replacement
- Water balancing coordination with your mechanical contractor
Guide prices in Portslade
Guide prices for Portslade, set for the South East. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fan coil service | £75–£165 | £90–£198 | per unit |
| EC motor upgrade | £455–£1,050 | £546–£1,260 | per unit |
| Valve and actuator replacement | £280–£685 | £336–£822 | per unit |
| Full fan coil replacement | £1,650–£3,950 | £1,980–£4,740 | 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 Portslade
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.
What to think about in Portslade
Condensate
Blocked trays are a common cause of ceiling stains; regular cleaning prevents them.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Portslade 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.
Access
Work is planned around tenants, often out of hours.
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 Portslade
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
In England, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total also need a periodic energy inspection.
FAQs for Portslade
How much does fan coil unit work cost in Portslade?
In Portslade, expect about £75–£165 per fan coil serviced, plus VAT. A typical job (service of 20 fan coils) is £1,500–£3,350 plus VAT. Any parts or repairs are priced before we go ahead.
Do you also cover Hove, Shoreham-by-Sea and Brighton?
Yes. Alongside Portslade, we also cover Hove, Shoreham-by-Sea and Brighton. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Portslade?
All of them, including BN41. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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.
Do you maintain chillers too?
We focus on the fan coils and terminal units and coordinate with the central plant maintainer.
Need fan coil unit servicing and repairs in Portslade?
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.