TM44 air conditioning inspections in Kirkwall
TM44 air conditioning inspections for premises in Kirkwall, with records you can show an inspector or insurer.
- Price and travel confirmed before booking
- Every system listed and checked
- Records you can show an inspector
How much does a TM44 inspection cost in Kirkwall?
In Kirkwall, guide prices are about £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. For remote and island locations, a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked.
A TM44 inspection is the air conditioning energy assessment required for systems with a combined effective rated output above 12 kW.
Working in Kirkwall
Kirkwall is a smaller town in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, with independent shops, offices, surgeries, pubs and local business units.
That includes premises in KW15 and the surrounding districts. Compliance visits in Kirkwall are booked around your opening hours and the paperwork is kept for you afterwards.
We cover Kirkwall by arrangement: a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked. We group visits where we can to keep it down.
What the job covers
- 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
- Reminder before the next inspection is due
Guide prices in Kirkwall
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 Kirkwall
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 Kirkwall
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.
Working hours
Most Kirkwall businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Not an F-gas check
A TM44 inspection is about energy efficiency. It does not replace F-gas leak checks or servicing.
Leased premises
If your Kirkwall 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.
Typical premises in Kirkwall
- 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 Kirkwall
How much does a TM44 inspection cost in Kirkwall?
In Kirkwall, 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. A travel charge for Kirkwall is quoted before the visit is booked.
Which postcodes do you cover in Kirkwall?
All of them, including KW15. 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.
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.
Need TM44 air conditioning inspections in Kirkwall?
Visits to Kirkwall are by arrangement: a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked.