TM44 air conditioning inspections in Dorset
Get your air conditioning in Dorset 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 Dorset?
In Dorset, guide prices are about £410–£3,050 per building, plus VAT. A typical job (office or shop with 15–50 kW of air conditioning) is £410–£825 plus VAT. You get the price before the visit is booked.
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 Dorset
We cover all of Dorset, including Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth and Christchurch. Each town below has its own page with local guide prices.
Postcode districts we cover include BA22, BH5, BH11, BH17, BH23, DT4, DT10 and TA20. We give you the records in a form an inspector, insurer or landlord can read, and remind you when the next check is due.
What you get
- 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
- Quote for any recommended improvements
- Reminder before the next inspection is due
Prices in Dorset
These guide prices are adjusted for the South West, where labour and access costs run about 4% above the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small building, up to about 50 kW | £410–£825 | £492–£990 | per inspection |
| Medium building, 50–250 kW | £725–£1,500 | £870–£1,800 | per inspection |
| Large or complex building | £1,295–£3,050 | £1,554–£3,660 | per inspection |
Ex VAT. Final price depends on the number and type of systems and site access.
How we handle TM44 inspections in Dorset
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 Dorset
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.
Shared buildings
In multi-let buildings, roof space, risers and plant areas are often controlled by a managing agent. We work to their permits and method-statement requirements.
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 Dorset businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Premises we work in around Dorset
- 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.
Common questions from businesses in Dorset
How much does a TM44 inspection cost in Dorset?
In Dorset, guide prices are around £410–£3,050 per building, plus VAT; a typical job (office or shop with 15–50 kW of air conditioning) is £410–£825 plus VAT.
Do you also cover the Isle of Wight, Hampshire and Wiltshire?
Yes. Alongside Dorset, we also cover the Isle of Wight, Hampshire and Wiltshire. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
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 Dorset
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.