TM44 air conditioning inspections in County Down
Get your air conditioning in County Down on the right side of the rules with TM44 air conditioning inspections.
- Price confirmed before booking
- Every system listed and checked
- Records you can show an inspector
How much does a TM44 inspection cost in County Down?
In County Down, guide prices are about £365–£2,695 per building, plus VAT. A typical job (office or shop with 15–50 kW of air conditioning) is £365–£730 plus VAT. The price is confirmed before booking.
A TM44 inspection is the air conditioning energy assessment required for systems with a combined effective rated output above 12 kW.
Covering County Down and nearby
We cover all of County Down, including Bangor, County Down, Castlereagh, Newtownards and Banbridge. Each town below has its own page with local guide prices.
Postcode districts we cover include BT4, BT18, BT22, BT24, BT27, BT30, BT32 and BT34. The legal duty sits with whoever controls the equipment, so tenants and landlords in County Down should agree who arranges TM44 air conditioning inspections.
Included as standard
- 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
Guide prices in County Down
These guide prices are adjusted for Northern Ireland, where labour and access costs run about 8% below the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small building, up to about 50 kW | £365–£730 | £438–£876 | per inspection |
| Medium building, 50–250 kW | £640–£1,350 | £768–£1,620 | per inspection |
| Large or complex building | £1,150–£2,695 | £1,380–£3,234 | per inspection |
Ex VAT. Final price depends on the number and type of systems and site access.
The visit, step by step
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.
Local points to consider
Northern Ireland
Systems over 12 kW must be inspected by an accredited energy assessor within five years of installation and then every five years, with the report lodged on the register; the penalty is £300.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around County Down are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the council's planning service 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.
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.
Premises we work in around County Down
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
In Northern Ireland, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under EU F-gas rules that apply in Northern Ireland, with regular leak checks and records; buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total also need a periodic energy inspection.
Common questions from businesses in County Down
How much does a TM44 inspection cost in County Down?
In County Down, guide prices are around £365–£2,695 per building, plus VAT; a typical job (office or shop with 15–50 kW of air conditioning) is £365–£730 plus VAT.
Do you also cover County Antrim, County Armagh and County Tyrone?
Yes. Alongside County Down, we also cover County Antrim, County Armagh and County Tyrone. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
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.
Does a TM44 include a leak check?
No. F-gas leak checks are a separate legal requirement, usually done during servicing.
Get a guide price for County Down
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.