TM44 air conditioning inspections in Whitley Bay
TM44 air conditioning inspections for premises in Whitley Bay, with records you can show an inspector or insurer.
- Price confirmed before booking
- Every system listed and checked
- Records you can show an inspector
How much does a TM44 inspection cost in Whitley Bay?
In Whitley Bay, guide prices are about £370–£2,750 per building, plus VAT. A typical job (office or shop with 15–50 kW of air conditioning) is £370–£745 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.
Where we work around Whitley Bay
Businesses in Whitley Bay range from independent shops and restaurants to offices, clinics and warehouses. Newcastle upon Tyne is about 13 km away.
That includes premises in NE26 and the surrounding districts. Neighbouring towns we cover include North Shields, Tynemouth and South Shields. The legal duty sits with whoever controls the equipment, so tenants and landlords in Whitley Bay should agree who arranges TM44 air conditioning inspections.
What is included
- Check of whether your systems meet the 12 kW threshold for your nation
- 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
Local guide prices for Whitley Bay
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the North East (6% below the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small building, up to about 50 kW | £370–£745 | £444–£894 | per inspection |
| Medium building, 50–250 kW | £655–£1,350 | £786–£1,620 | per inspection |
| Large or complex building | £1,195–£2,750 | £1,434–£3,300 | per inspection |
Ex VAT. Final price depends on the number and type of systems and site access.
How a visit in Whitley Bay 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.
Points to plan for in Whitley Bay
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.
Roof and height work
Flat roofs, high walls and atriums need the right access equipment and edge protection. We plan towers, MEWPs or scaffold before the job, not on the day.
Not an F-gas check
A TM44 inspection is about energy efficiency. It does not replace F-gas leak checks or servicing.
Shared buildings
In multi-let buildings, roof space, risers and plant areas are often controlled by a managing agent. We work to their permits and method-statement requirements.
Types of premises we cover in Whitley Bay
- Schools and education: classroom cooling, ventilation and IT room cooling, installed in the holidays.
Compliance in England: refrigerant work falls under GB F-gas rules, and buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).
Your questions answered
How much does a TM44 inspection cost in Whitley Bay?
In Whitley Bay, guide prices are around £370–£2,750 per building, plus VAT; a typical job (office or shop with 15–50 kW of air conditioning) is £370–£745 plus VAT.
Do you also cover North Shields, Tynemouth and South Shields?
Yes. Alongside Whitley Bay, we also cover North Shields, Tynemouth and South Shields. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Whitley Bay?
All of them, including NE26. 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.
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.
Get a guide price for Whitley Bay
The visit price is agreed before we book. We reply with a guide price or available dates.