TM44 air conditioning inspections in Stornoway
TM44 air conditioning inspections in Stornoway, with the paperwork handled for you.
- 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 Stornoway?
Expect £415–£3,095 per building ex VAT in Stornoway; a typical job — office or shop with 15–50 kW of air conditioning — usually comes to £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.
Our coverage in Stornoway
Stornoway is a smaller town in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, with independent shops, offices, surgeries, pubs and local business units.
We work across Stornoway's postcode districts, including HS1. Many buildings have a mix of older and newer systems, so we record each one separately and nothing is missed.
We cover Stornoway 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.
Included as standard
- 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
Prices in Stornoway
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the north of Scotland (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 Stornoway
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 Stornoway
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.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Stornoway 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.
Working hours
Most Stornoway businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Types of premises we cover in Stornoway
- 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.
Your questions answered
How much does a TM44 inspection cost in Stornoway?
In Stornoway, 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 Stornoway is quoted before the visit is booked.
Which postcodes do you cover in Stornoway?
All of them, including HS1. 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.
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.
Get a guide price for Stornoway
Visits to Stornoway 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.