Fan coil units in the Lothians
Fan coil unit servicing and repairs in the Lothians, with the visit price agreed before we come and a written report after.
- 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 the Lothians?
Guide price in the Lothians: £60–£140 per fan coil serviced ex VAT, with a typical job (service of 20 fan coils) at £1,250–£2,795 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.
Covering the Lothians and nearby
We cover all of the Lothians, including Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate, Bonnyrigg and Penicuik. Each town below has its own page with local guide prices.
Postcode districts we cover include EH10, EH20, EH25, EH31, EH36, EH41, EH49 and TD13. Before a visit in the Lothians we ask for the make, model and number of units so the engineer arrives with the right filters, parts and access equipment.
What you get
- Filter, coil and condensate tray cleaning
- 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 the Lothians
These guide prices are adjusted for Scotland, where labour and access costs run about 4% below the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fan coil service | £60–£140 | £72–£168 | per unit |
| EC motor upgrade | £380–£860 | £456–£1,032 | per unit |
| Valve and actuator replacement | £235–£570 | £282–£684 | per unit |
| Full fan coil replacement | £1,395–£3,295 | £1,674–£3,954 | 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.
Points to plan for in the Lothians
Access
Work is planned around tenants, often out of hours.
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.
Water systems
Fan coils depend on the chilled and heating water systems; we coordinate with whoever maintains the central plant.
Working hours
Most the Lothians businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Premises we work in around the Lothians
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
Compliance in Scotland: refrigerant work falls under GB F-gas rules, and systems with an effective output of 12 kW or more need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).
Common questions from businesses in the Lothians
How much does fan coil unit work cost in the Lothians?
In the Lothians, expect about £60–£140 per fan coil serviced, plus VAT. A typical job (service of 20 fan coils) is £1,250–£2,795 plus VAT. Any parts or repairs are priced before we go ahead.
Do you also cover Edinburgh, Fife and Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire?
Yes. Alongside the Lothians, we also cover Edinburgh, Fife and Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Why is my fan coil noisy?
Worn fan bearings, loose panels, blocked filters or high fan speed settings are the usual causes.
Are EC motors worth it?
Usually, where units run for long hours. They use less electricity and give smoother speed control.
Need fan coil unit servicing and repairs in the Lothians?
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.