TM44 air conditioning inspections in the Lothians
Stay compliant in the Lothians: 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 the Lothians?
In the Lothians, guide prices are about £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. 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.
Working in the Lothians
We cover all of the Lothians, including Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate, Bonnyrigg and Penicuik. We quote for premises right across the Lothians, including rural and edge-of-town sites.
Postcode districts we cover include EH10, EH20, EH25, EH31, EH36, EH41, EH49 and TD13. The legal duty sits with whoever controls the equipment, so tenants and landlords in the Lothians should agree who arranges TM44 air conditioning inspections.
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
Local guide prices for the Lothians
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.
The visit, step by step
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 the Lothians
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.
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.
Leased premises
If your the Lothians 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.
Types of premises we cover in the Lothians
- 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.
FAQs for the Lothians
How much does a TM44 inspection cost in the Lothians?
In the Lothians, 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 Edinburgh, Fife and Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire?
Yes. Alongside the Lothians, we also cover Edinburgh, Fife and Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
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.
Get a guide price for the Lothians
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.