TM44 air conditioning inspections in Hitchin
Stay compliant in Hitchin: TM44 air conditioning inspections arranged, recorded and followed up.
- Price confirmed before booking
- Every system listed and checked
- Records you can show an inspector
How much does a TM44 inspection cost in Hitchin?
Expect £425–£3,195 per building ex VAT in Hitchin; a typical job — office or shop with 15–50 kW of air conditioning — usually comes to £425–£860 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.
Working in Hitchin
In Hitchin, typical premises are high-street shops, offices above them, surgeries, salons and local industrial units. Luton is about 12 km away.
That includes premises in SG4 and SG5 and the surrounding districts. We also work in nearby Letchworth Garden City, Stevenage and Luton. For TM44 air conditioning inspections in Hitchin, we start by listing each system, its refrigerant type and charge, so you know exactly what the rules require.
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
Local guide prices for Hitchin
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the East of England (8% above the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small building, up to about 50 kW | £425–£860 | £510–£1,032 | per inspection |
| Medium building, 50–250 kW | £745–£1,550 | £894–£1,860 | per inspection |
| Large or complex building | £1,350–£3,195 | £1,620–£3,834 | 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 Hitchin
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.
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.
Types of premises we cover in Hitchin
- 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.
FAQs for Hitchin
How much does a TM44 inspection cost in Hitchin?
In Hitchin, guide prices are around £425–£3,195 per building, plus VAT; a typical job (office or shop with 15–50 kW of air conditioning) is £425–£860 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Letchworth Garden City, Stevenage and Luton?
Yes. Alongside Hitchin, we also cover Letchworth Garden City, Stevenage and Luton. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Hitchin?
All of them, including SG4 and SG5. 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.
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.
Talk to us about your premises in Hitchin
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.