Deep clean and odour treatment across the Scottish Borders
A musty smell on start-up is the most common sign that an indoor unit in Galashiels needs a deep clean. If an indoor unit in Galashiels drips from the front, a blocked drain tray is often the cause, which a deep clean clears. Scottish summers are mild, so most systems here are chosen first for efficient heating, with cooling for warm spells.
Prices in the Scottish Borders
For the Scottish Borders, expect roughly £135 to £225 per indoor unit, VAT included, adjusted for typical Central and Southern Scotland rates. That sits a little below the UK middle, reflecting typical Central and Southern Scotland labour rates. More indoor units, heavy build-up on the fan or a blocked drain line are what move the price towards the upper figure. As an example, the Two units option (deep clean of two indoor units on one visit) would typically be £245–£395 here.
One unit
Deep clean of a single indoor unit.
Two units
Deep clean of two indoor units on one visit.
Clean and service
Deep clean plus a full service of the system.
Permissions
No planning or F-gas work is involved in a deep clean, though the engineer will tell you if the system shows signs of a refrigerant leak.
The visit
Visits in the Scottish Borders are booked at a price agreed with you in advance. If the engineer finds anything beyond the agreed work, they explain it and price it before carrying it out. A photo of the indoor unit's label and a short description of the problem help us price the visit accurately and bring what is likely to be needed.
What is included
Included with a deep clean and odour treatment across the Scottish Borders:
- Coil cleaner and thorough rinse
- Test run and readings
- Drain tray and line flush and sanitise
- Filter wash
- Dust sheets and waterproof cleaning bag
- Fan barrel cleaning
Towns in the Scottish Borders
Pick your town for local details, or see every service in the Scottish Borders.

