TM44 air conditioning inspections in Argyll and Bute
TM44 air conditioning inspections for premises in Argyll and Bute, with records you can show an inspector or insurer.
- Price and travel confirmed before booking
- Every system listed and checked
- Records you can show an inspector
How much does a TM44 inspection cost in Argyll and Bute?
In Argyll and Bute, guide prices are about £415–£3,095 per building, plus VAT. A typical job (office or shop with 15–50 kW of air conditioning) is £415–£835 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 TM44 inspection is the air conditioning energy assessment required for systems with a combined effective rated output above 12 kW.
Covering Argyll and Bute and nearby
We cover all of Argyll and Bute, including Helensburgh, Dunoon, Oban and Rothesay. Remote and island locations are covered by arrangement.
Postcode districts we cover include FK17, PA23, PA30, PA37, PA46, PA63, PA71 and PA78. We give you the records in a form an inspector, insurer or landlord can read, and remind you when the next check is due.
Remote and island locations in Argyll and Bute are covered 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 the job covers
- Check of whether your systems meet the 12 kW threshold for your nation
- Collection of system details, records and drawings
- Inspection arranged with an accredited air conditioning energy assessor
- Report with recommendations, lodged where the rules require
- Quote for any recommended improvements
Prices in Argyll and Bute
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small building, up to about 50 kW | £415–£835 | £498–£1,002 | per inspection |
| Medium building, 50–250 kW | £730–£1,500 | £876–£1,800 | per inspection |
| Large or complex building | £1,295–£3,095 | £1,554–£3,714 | per inspection |
Ex VAT. Final price depends on the number and type of systems and site access.
What happens on a visit in Argyll and Bute
Check the threshold
We work out the effective rated output of the systems you control and whether they count together under the rules for your nation.
Prepare
Make, model, capacity, refrigerant and maintenance records are gathered for the assessor.
Inspect
The accredited assessor inspects the systems and controls on site.
Act on the report
You receive the report; we can quote for the recommended improvements.
What to think about in Argyll and Bute
Scotland
Regulation 17 of the Building (Scotland) Regulations requires inspection of systems with an effective output of 12 kW or more by an accredited expert, typically every three to five years depending on condition.
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.
Not an F-gas check
A TM44 inspection is about energy efficiency. It does not replace F-gas leak checks or servicing.
Working hours
Most Argyll and Bute businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Who we work with in Argyll and Bute
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
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).
FAQs for Argyll and Bute
How much does a TM44 inspection cost in Argyll and Bute?
In Argyll and Bute, guide prices are around £415–£3,095 per building, plus VAT; a typical job (office or shop with 15–50 kW of air conditioning) is £415–£835 plus VAT. A travel charge for remote and island locations in Argyll and Bute is quoted before the visit is booked.
Do you also cover Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, Dunbartonshire and Ayrshire?
Yes. Alongside Argyll and Bute, we also cover Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, Dunbartonshire and Ayrshire. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Do I need a TM44 inspection?
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, yes if the air conditioning you control in a building adds up to more than 12 kW of effective rated output, at least every five years. In Scotland, systems of 12 kW or more need inspecting (separate units count together only where centrally controlled), at intervals set by the accredited expert.
Is a TM44 the same as an EPC?
No. An EPC rates the whole building's energy performance. A TM44 is a separate inspection of the air conditioning systems.
Talk to us about your premises in Argyll and Bute
The price is agreed before we book; remote and island locations in Argyll and Bute are by arrangement, and 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.