TM44 air conditioning inspections in Northamptonshire
Get your air conditioning in Northamptonshire on the right side of the rules with TM44 air conditioning inspections.
- Price confirmed before booking
- Every system listed and checked
- Records you can show an inspector
How much does a TM44 inspection cost in Northamptonshire?
In Northamptonshire, guide prices are about £385–£2,895 per building, plus VAT. A typical job (office or shop with 15–50 kW of air conditioning) is £385–£780 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.
Covering Northamptonshire and nearby
We cover all of Northamptonshire, including Northampton, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough and Rushden. Wherever your premises are, the survey, quote and installation follow the same steps.
Postcode districts we cover include CV23, MK19, NN4, NN7, NN11, NN14, NN18 and PE9. 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 is included
- Check of whether your systems meet the 12 kW threshold for your nation
- 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 Northamptonshire
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the East Midlands (2% below the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small building, up to about 50 kW | £385–£780 | £462–£936 | per inspection |
| Medium building, 50–250 kW | £680–£1,395 | £816–£1,674 | per inspection |
| Large or complex building | £1,195–£2,895 | £1,434–£3,474 | per inspection |
Ex VAT. Final price depends on the number and type of systems and site access.
What happens on a visit in Northamptonshire
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 Northamptonshire
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.
Neighbours and noise
Outdoor units near flats — common above shops — need careful siting so noise at neighbours' windows stays low. We choose positions and quieter units with that in mind.
Not an F-gas check
A TM44 inspection is about energy efficiency. It does not replace F-gas leak checks or servicing.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Northamptonshire are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Types of premises we cover in Northamptonshire
- 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.
Questions about TM44 inspections in Northamptonshire
How much does a TM44 inspection cost in Northamptonshire?
In Northamptonshire, guide prices are around £385–£2,895 per building, plus VAT; a typical job (office or shop with 15–50 kW of air conditioning) is £385–£780 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Rutland, Leicestershire and Bedfordshire?
Yes. Alongside Northamptonshire, we also cover Rutland, Leicestershire and Bedfordshire. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Do I need a TM44 inspection?
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, yes if the air conditioning you control in a building adds up to more than 12 kW of effective rated output, at least every five years. In Scotland, systems of 12 kW or more need inspecting (separate units count together only where centrally controlled), at intervals set by the accredited expert.
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 Northamptonshire
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.