TM44 air conditioning inspections in Dumfries and Galloway
TM44 air conditioning inspections for premises in Dumfries and Galloway, 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 Dumfries and Galloway?
In Dumfries and Galloway, guide prices are about £380–£2,850 per building, plus VAT. A typical job (office or shop with 15–50 kW of air conditioning) is £380–£765 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.
Our coverage in Dumfries and Galloway
We cover all of Dumfries and Galloway, including Dumfries, Stranraer and Annan. Wherever your premises are, the survey, quote and installation follow the same steps.
Postcode districts we cover include DG1, DG3, DG5, DG7, DG10, DG12, DG14 and ML12. 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 we do
- 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
Guide prices in Dumfries and Galloway
Prices below include our regional adjustment for Scotland (4% below the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small building, up to about 50 kW | £380–£765 | £456–£918 | per inspection |
| Medium building, 50–250 kW | £665–£1,395 | £798–£1,674 | per inspection |
| Large or complex building | £1,195–£2,850 | £1,434–£3,420 | per inspection |
Ex VAT. Final price depends on the number and type of systems and site access.
What happens on a visit in Dumfries and Galloway
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.
Things to check in Dumfries and Galloway
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.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Dumfries and Galloway 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.
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.
Typical premises in Dumfries and Galloway
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
Two rules matter for most businesses in Scotland: GB F-gas rules (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for systems of 12 kW or more.
Common questions from businesses in Dumfries and Galloway
How much does a TM44 inspection cost in Dumfries and Galloway?
In Dumfries and Galloway, guide prices are around £380–£2,850 per building, plus VAT; a typical job (office or shop with 15–50 kW of air conditioning) is £380–£765 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Ayrshire, Lanarkshire and the Scottish Borders?
Yes. Alongside Dumfries and Galloway, we also cover Ayrshire, Lanarkshire and the Scottish Borders. 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.
Talk to us about your premises in Dumfries and Galloway
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.