Fan coil units in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Fan coil unit servicing and repairs in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles for offices, shops, restaurants and plant rooms.
- 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 Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles?
Guide price in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles: £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.
Where we work around Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
We cover Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles by arrangement, including Stornoway, Kirkwall and Lerwick. Each town below has its own page with local guide prices.
Postcode districts we cover include HS1, HS3, HS5, HS7, HS9, KW16, ZE1 and ZE3. Service and repair visits in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles are booked around your opening hours, with the price agreed before we come.
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
- 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
Fan coil units prices in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Guide prices for Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, 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.
The visit, step by step
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.
Things to check in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
EC motors
Upgrading old motors to EC motors reduces electricity use and noise.
Leased premises
If your Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles 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.
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.
Typical premises in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
Two rules matter for most businesses in Scotland: GB F-gas rules (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for systems of 12 kW or more.
Common questions from businesses in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
How much does fan coil unit work cost in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles?
In Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, 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 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.
Do you maintain chillers too?
We focus on the fan coils and terminal units and coordinate with the central plant maintainer.
Why is my fan coil noisy?
Worn fan bearings, loose panels, blocked filters or high fan speed settings are the usual causes.
Talk to us about your premises 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.