TM44 air conditioning inspections in Colchester
TM44 air conditioning inspections for premises in Colchester, with records you can show an inspector or insurer.
- Price confirmed before booking
- Every system listed and checked
- Records you can show an inspector
How much does a TM44 inspection cost in Colchester?
Expect £425–£3,195 per building ex VAT in Colchester; a typical job — office or shop with 15–50 kW of air conditioning — usually comes to £425–£860 plus VAT. We confirm the price once we know how many systems you have.
A TM44 inspection is the air conditioning energy assessment required for systems with a combined effective rated output above 12 kW.
Where we work around Colchester
Colchester is a large town in Essex, with a busy centre, retail parks and industrial estates on its edges. Ipswich is about 26 km away.
We work across Colchester's postcode districts, including CO1. We also work in nearby Sudbury, Clacton-on-Sea and Witham. Compliance visits in Colchester are booked around your opening hours and the paperwork is kept for you afterwards.
Included as standard
- Check of whether your systems meet the 12 kW threshold for your nation
- Collection of system details, records and drawings
- Report with recommendations, lodged where the rules require
- Quote for any recommended improvements
- Reminder before the next inspection is due
Local guide prices for Colchester
These guide prices are adjusted for the East of England, where labour and access costs run about 8% above the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small building, up to about 50 kW | £425–£860 | £510–£1,032 | per inspection |
| Medium building, 50–250 kW | £745–£1,550 | £894–£1,860 | per inspection |
| Large or complex building | £1,350–£3,195 | £1,620–£3,834 | per inspection |
Ex VAT. Final price depends on the number and type of systems and site access.
How a visit in Colchester works
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.
Points to plan for in Colchester
England and Wales
Under the Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012, systems over 12 kW need inspecting at least every five years by an accredited assessor, with the report lodged on the national register. Local Trading Standards enforce it, with a £300 penalty for not having a valid report.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Colchester are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Not an F-gas check
A TM44 inspection is about energy efficiency. It does not replace F-gas leak checks or servicing.
Leased premises
If your Colchester 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.
Typical premises in Colchester
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
In England, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total also need a periodic energy inspection.
Your questions answered
How much does a TM44 inspection cost in Colchester?
In Colchester, guide prices are around £425–£3,195 per building, plus VAT; a typical job (office or shop with 15–50 kW of air conditioning) is £425–£860 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Sudbury, Clacton-on-Sea and Witham?
Yes. Alongside Colchester, we also cover Sudbury, Clacton-on-Sea and Witham. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Colchester?
All of them, including CO1. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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.
Who can carry out a TM44 inspection?
Only an accredited air conditioning energy assessor (in Scotland, an accredited expert under an approved protocol organisation). We arrange the inspection through one.
Get a guide price for Colchester
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.