TM44 air conditioning inspections in Kirkcaldy
Stay compliant in Kirkcaldy: 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 Kirkcaldy?
Expect £380–£2,850 per building ex VAT in Kirkcaldy; a typical job — office or shop with 15–50 kW of air conditioning — usually comes to £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 Kirkcaldy
Kirkcaldy has a compact centre of shops, cafés and offices, with business units on its outskirts. Edinburgh is about 18 km away.
We work across Kirkcaldy's postcode districts, including KY1. We also work in nearby Glenrothes, Dunfermline and Queensferry. 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 the job covers
- 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
- Reminder before the next inspection is due
Local guide prices for Kirkcaldy
These guide prices are adjusted for Scotland, where labour and access costs run about 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 Kirkcaldy
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.
Before you book in Kirkcaldy
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 Kirkcaldy 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.
Premises we work in around Kirkcaldy
- 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.
Common questions from businesses in Kirkcaldy
How much does a TM44 inspection cost in Kirkcaldy?
In Kirkcaldy, 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 Glenrothes, Dunfermline and Queensferry?
Yes. Alongside Kirkcaldy, we also cover Glenrothes, Dunfermline and Queensferry. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Kirkcaldy?
All of them, including KY1. 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.
Does a TM44 include a leak check?
No. F-gas leak checks are a separate legal requirement, usually done during servicing.
Get a guide price for Kirkcaldy
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.