Fan coil units in West Sussex
Fan coil unit servicing and repairs in West Sussex, 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 West Sussex?
Guide price in West Sussex: £75–£165 per fan coil serviced ex VAT, with a typical job (service of 20 fan coils) at £1,500–£3,350 plus VAT. Nothing beyond the agreed visit goes ahead without your say-so.
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 West Sussex and nearby
We cover all of West Sussex, including Crawley, Worthing, Bognor Regis, Littlehampton and Horsham. Wherever your premises are, the survey, quote and installation follow the same steps.
Postcode districts we cover include BN5, BN14, BN42, BN99, PO10, PO22, RH14 and RH77. If a system in West Sussex is old and keeps failing, we will tell you honestly whether repair or replacement makes more sense.
What we do
- 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 West Sussex
These guide prices are adjusted for the South East, where labour and access costs run about 15% above the UK guide.
| 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.
What happens on a visit in West Sussex
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
Condensate
Blocked trays are a common cause of ceiling stains; regular cleaning prevents them.
Leased premises
If your West Sussex 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.
EC motors
Upgrading old motors to EC motors reduces electricity use and noise.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around West Sussex 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 West Sussex
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
Compliance in England: refrigerant work falls under GB F-gas rules, and buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).
Questions about fan coil units in West Sussex
How much does fan coil unit work cost in West Sussex?
In West Sussex, 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 East Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire?
Yes. Alongside West Sussex, we also cover East Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire. 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.
Do you maintain chillers too?
We focus on the fan coils and terminal units and coordinate with the central plant maintainer.
Get a guide price for West Sussex
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.