TM44 air conditioning inspections in Helensburgh
TM44 air conditioning inspections in Helensburgh, 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 Helensburgh?
Expect £415–£3,095 per building ex VAT in Helensburgh; a typical job — office or shop with 15–50 kW of air conditioning — usually comes to £415–£835 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.
Covering Helensburgh and nearby
Helensburgh is a smaller town in Argyll and Bute, with independent shops, offices, surgeries, pubs and local business units. Glasgow is about 34 km away.
We work across Helensburgh's postcode districts, including G84. We also work in nearby Greenock, Vale of Leven and Dumbarton. Compliance visits in Helensburgh are booked around your opening hours and the paperwork is kept for you afterwards.
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
Local guide prices for Helensburgh
These guide prices are adjusted for the north of Scotland, where labour and access costs run about 5% above the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small building, up to about 50 kW | £415–£835 | £498–£1,002 | per inspection |
| Medium building, 50–250 kW | £730–£1,500 | £876–£1,800 | per inspection |
| Large or complex building | £1,295–£3,095 | £1,554–£3,714 | per inspection |
Ex VAT. Final price depends on the number and type of systems and site access.
What happens on a visit in Helensburgh
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 Helensburgh
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.
Leased premises
If your Helensburgh 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.
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 Helensburgh
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
In Scotland, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; systems with an effective output of 12 kW or more also need a periodic energy inspection.
FAQs for Helensburgh
How much does a TM44 inspection cost in Helensburgh?
In Helensburgh, guide prices are around £415–£3,095 per building, plus VAT; a typical job (office or shop with 15–50 kW of air conditioning) is £415–£835 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Greenock, Vale of Leven and Dumbarton?
Yes. Alongside Helensburgh, we also cover Greenock, Vale of Leven and Dumbarton. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Helensburgh?
All of them, including G84. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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.
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.
Need TM44 air conditioning inspections in Helensburgh?
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.