Domestic Energy Assessments
Domestic Energy assessments (EPC's)
EPC's have been around for some time now, starting as part of the home information pack (HIP's) which are no longer required. EPC's however are still required and their primary function is to give prospective buyers or tenants an overview of how energy efficient a dwelling is, and provides recommendations on how the energy efficiency of the dwelling can be improved.
To carry out an EPC the assessor will need to gain access to your property and gather relevant information and photographic evidence as proof, elements such as the type of glazing, lighting, wall and roof insulation if applicable, the heating system, radiators and any extensions that my be present will be observed, they will also draw a floor plan if one is not already available and take measurements of the property to calculate the square meterage and the types of walls such as party and heat loss walls.
Once they have completed their site visit the assessor will then use the information and evidence they have obtained to create an EPC, this is done on government approved software, once all the information is entered the software will then generate the EPC, it will also generate generic comments on certain elements based on how efficient the elements are deemed to be.
Finally once the EPC is complete and payment has been received it is lodged onto the national register and is available to be viewed, a copy will also be sent to you and or your clients.
What is an EPC?
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a document that rates how energy efficient a building is in the United Kingdom:
What it does
An EPC provides information about a building's energy efficiency, including:
- Rating: A grade from A to G, with A being the most efficient
- Estimated costs: How much it will cost to heat, light, and use hot water, and the potential annual costs
- CO2 emissions: The building's likely CO2 emissions
- Recommendations: Practical advice on how to improve the building's energy performance
- Payback period: An indication of how long it will take to recoup the costs of any recommended improvements
When is it required?
You need an EPC when you're:
- Selling a property
- Renting out a property
- Building a new property (SAP)
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