TM44 air conditioning inspections in Dronfield
TM44 air conditioning inspections in Dronfield, with the paperwork handled for you.
- Price confirmed before booking
- Every system listed and checked
- Records you can show an inspector
How much does a TM44 inspection cost in Dronfield?
In Dronfield, guide prices are about £385–£2,895 per building, plus VAT. A typical job (office or shop with 15–50 kW of air conditioning) is £385–£780 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 Dronfield and nearby
Most commercial premises in and around Dronfield are shops, offices, salons, pubs and small industrial units. Chesterfield is about 7 km away.
We cover every Dronfield postcode, including S18. Neighbouring towns we cover include Chesterfield, Sheffield and Staveley. For TM44 air conditioning inspections in Dronfield, we start by listing each system, its refrigerant type and charge, so you know exactly what the rules require.
What is included
- 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 Dronfield
Guide prices for Dronfield, set for the East Midlands. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small building, up to about 50 kW | £385–£780 | £462–£936 | per inspection |
| Medium building, 50–250 kW | £680–£1,395 | £816–£1,674 | per inspection |
| Large or complex building | £1,195–£2,895 | £1,434–£3,474 | 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.
Points to plan for in Dronfield
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.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Dronfield often come down to access — loading restrictions, parking for the van and getting equipment onto a roof. We check this at survey and plan deliveries around it.
Not an F-gas check
A TM44 inspection is about energy efficiency. It does not replace F-gas leak checks or servicing.
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.
Who we work with in Dronfield
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
Compliance in England: refrigerant work falls under GB F-gas rules, and buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).
Common questions from businesses in Dronfield
How much does a TM44 inspection cost in Dronfield?
In Dronfield, guide prices are around £385–£2,895 per building, plus VAT; a typical job (office or shop with 15–50 kW of air conditioning) is £385–£780 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Chesterfield, Sheffield and Staveley?
Yes. Alongside Dronfield, we also cover Chesterfield, Sheffield and Staveley. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Dronfield?
All of them, including S18. 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.
What is the penalty for not having one?
In England and Wales a £300 penalty can be issued for failing to have a valid report, enforced by local Trading Standards. Northern Ireland also sets a £300 penalty.
Need TM44 air conditioning inspections in Dronfield?
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.