TM44 air conditioning inspections in Preston
Stay compliant in Preston: 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 Preston?
In Preston, 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.
Working in Preston
In Preston, commercial premises range from city-centre office blocks and shopping streets to restaurants, hotels and industrial estates.
That includes premises in BN1, CO10, CT3, DT3, GL7 and HR8 and the surrounding districts. We also work in nearby Leyland, Chorley and Blackburn. The legal duty sits with whoever controls the equipment, so tenants and landlords in Preston should agree who arranges TM44 air conditioning inspections.
Included as standard
- 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
Prices in Preston
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the North West (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.
How a visit in Preston works
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.
Local points to consider
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.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Preston often come down to access — loading restrictions, parking for the van and getting equipment onto a roof. We check this at survey and plan deliveries around it.
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 Preston 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 Preston
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
Two rules matter for most businesses in England: GB F-gas rules (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for more than 12 kW of air conditioning.
Questions about TM44 inspections in Preston
How much does a TM44 inspection cost in Preston?
In Preston, 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 Leyland, Chorley and Blackburn?
Yes. Alongside Preston, we also cover Leyland, Chorley and Blackburn. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Preston?
All of them, including BN1, CO10, CT3 and DT3. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
Does a TM44 include a leak check?
No. F-gas leak checks are a separate legal requirement, usually done during servicing.
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.
Talk to us about your premises in Preston
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.