Fan coil units in Stornoway
Keep your systems in Stornoway running: fan coil unit servicing and repairs, with any extra work explained and priced before it starts.
- 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 Stornoway?
Typical prices in Stornoway run from £70 to £145 per fan coil serviced before VAT; a typical job (service of 20 fan coils) is usually £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.
Stornoway and surrounding areas
Stornoway is a smaller town in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, with independent shops, offices, surgeries, pubs and local business units.
Postcode districts we cover in Stornoway include HS1. Each visit in Stornoway ends with a written report: what was checked, readings taken and anything that needs attention, priced separately for you to approve.
We cover Stornoway 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 we do
- 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
Prices in Stornoway
These guide prices are adjusted for the north of Scotland, where labour and access costs run about 5% above the UK guide.
| 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.
Local points to consider
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.
Condensate
Blocked trays are a common cause of ceiling stains; regular cleaning prevents them.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Stornoway are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Typical premises in Stornoway
- 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.
Your questions answered
How much does fan coil unit work cost in Stornoway?
In Stornoway, 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 Stornoway is quoted before the visit is booked.
Which postcodes do you cover in Stornoway?
All of them, including HS1. 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.
Why is my fan coil noisy?
Worn fan bearings, loose panels, blocked filters or high fan speed settings are the usual causes.
Need fan coil unit servicing and repairs in Stornoway?
Visits to Stornoway 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.