Server room and comms room cooling in the Lothians
From a single room to a whole floor: server room cooling in the Lothians, planned around your trading hours.
- Free site survey and fixed written quote
- Unit sizes, refrigerant and price set out in writing
- Work planned around your opening hours
How much does server room cooling cost in the Lothians?
Budget roughly £3,795–£14,350 per room (duty/standby pair) ex VAT in the Lothians. For a typical job — small comms room, 2–5 kW IT load, N+1 pair — expect £3,795–£8,595 plus VAT. The fixed price follows a free survey.
Server room cooling is dedicated air conditioning that removes the heat produced by IT equipment around the clock, independently of the office system.
Our coverage in the Lothians
We cover all of the Lothians, including Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate, Bonnyrigg and Penicuik. We quote for premises right across the Lothians, including rural and edge-of-town sites.
Postcode districts we cover include EH10, EH20, EH25, EH31, EH36, EH41, EH49 and TD13. Server room cooling in the Lothians is priced from a written specification: unit sizes, positions, pipe routes, condensate, electrics, controls and commissioning are all listed.
Included as standard
- IT load assessment (kW) and room survey
- Low-ambient kits so cooling works in winter
- Rotation and changeover controller
- High-temperature alarm or BMS / email alert
- Commissioning and maintenance plan
Prices in the Lothians
Guide prices for the Lothians, set for Scotland. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single dedicated unit (no back-up) | £1,850–£3,795 | £2,220–£4,554 | per room |
| Duty/standby pair with changeover controller | £3,795–£8,595 | £4,554–£10,314 | per room |
| Low-ambient kit (winter operation) | £185–£475 | £222–£570 | per unit |
| Temperature alarm with remote alert | £235–£665 | £282–£798 | per room |
| Close control unit | £9,550–£28,500 | £11,460–£34,200 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install.
The steps for a project in the Lothians
Measure the load
We read the IT and UPS load and allow for growth.
Design resilience
Duty/standby units, changeover control and power supplies are designed together.
Install with minimal risk
Work around live equipment is planned with your IT team and kept clean. In the Lothians we agree timings around your opening hours.
Test failover
We test the changeover and alarms before handover.
Things to check in the Lothians
Winter operation
Cooling is needed even when it is cold outside, so low-ambient controls are fitted.
Roof and height work
Flat roofs, high walls and atriums need the right access equipment and edge protection. We plan towers, MEWPs or scaffold before the job, not on the day.
Run 24/7
Comfort units are not designed for continuous year-round use. We select equipment rated for it.
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.
Who we work with in the Lothians
- Warehouses and industrial: cooling for offices, mezzanines, control rooms and temperature-sensitive areas.
- Offices: zoned cooling and heating for open-plan floors, meeting rooms and comms rooms.
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
- Healthcare and dental: clean, quiet cooling for surgeries, clinics, dental practices and care settings.
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.
FAQs for the Lothians
How much does server room cooling cost in the Lothians?
Guide prices in the Lothians run from about £3,795 to £14,350 per room (duty/standby pair), plus VAT. A typical job (small comms room, 2–5 kW IT load, N+1 pair) costs £3,795–£8,595 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
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.
What does N+1 mean?
One more unit than you need. If one fails, the other can carry the load while it is repaired.
What temperature should a server room be?
ASHRAE guidance recommends equipment inlet air of about 18–27°C. Many small rooms are set at around 21–24°C to leave headroom if a unit fails.
Get a guide price for the Lothians
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.