THE EPC
As from 1st October 2008 where a dwelling is being let an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) will be required.
An EPC is required as follows:-
- Individual house/dwelling (i.e. a self contained property with its own kitchen/bathroom facilities) - one EPC for the dwelling.
- Self contained flats (i.e. each behind its own front door with its own kitchen/bathroom facilities) - one EPC per flat.
- Bedsits or room lets where there is a shared kitchen, toilet and/or bathroom) - no EPC is required currently.
- Shared flats/houses (e.g. a letting of a whole flat or house to students/young professionals etc) - one EPC for the whole house.
- Mixed self contained and non self contained accommodation - one EPC for each self contained flat/unit but no EPC for the remainder of the property.
- A room in a hall of residence or hostel - no EPC is required currently.
What do you need to assess?
The following is a brief outline of what a Domestic Property is assessed on which can take anything from 30 mins to 1 hour approx:
Property Type/Style and Age.
Volume of space to be heated and Habitable
Rooms.
Construction, (Solid, Cavity, Stone, System, NonConventional).
Insulation to: Walls, Windows, Lofts etc
Heating: Fuel, Boiler Type & Efficiency & Control, Control Water Heating: Type, Insulation, Stat
Control.Lighting & Secondary Heating.
Floors and Conservatory
Our Service
Carey Ambrose have recently teamed up with The Property Partnership and Sharman Energy to deliver a first class EPC service.
Our energy assessors are all experienced, licensed energy management professionals.
We offer a tailored service specific to your needs and designed to be fully compatible with your existing processes.
The final report can be delivered in a choice of formats - hard copy, electronic or on-line.
Our assessors are fully conversant with DCLG sampling methods.
We have already negotiated with our partners to create a sensible and cost effective fee structure.
Our systems and processes have been developed to ensure fastest possible completion and production of reports.
Throughout the process you will be looked after by an account manager who will be directly responsible for your Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) instructions.
To discuss your requirements and have any questions answered you may have about Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) simply click on the mascot below
