What exactly is an EPC?
An EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) is a certification that assesses a home’s energy efficiency in the United Kingdom. An EPC, developed and overseen by BRE, is crucial for those buying a home since it notifies customers of any issues with their new home and allows them to negotiate fixes or upgrades before the sale is completed. If it is discovered that there is potential for improvement, the Operational Energy Certification can also help lower the cost of running the property.
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Is an EPC necessary?
While leasing or transferring a domestic property, the Domestic Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a certification that is required by UK legislation to be issued.
A domestic property is one that is not intended to be utilised for commercial reasons, such as vacation rentals or office space.
While providing a Commercial EPC is not required by law in the United Kingdom, this might be requested by a customer or landlord, and it should always be honoured.
What if you don’t have a current Energy Certificate?
You could face a fine if you don’t have a current Energy Performance Certificate. Fines levied under the Domestic Building Act are based on the condition of the house and the type of energy utilised. Penalties for failing to get a certificate for a domestic property can range from £500 to £5000 for other properties.
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What can I do if I’m not sure if I have an EPC?
You may look up your EPC certificate in the national database.
You could also approach your EPC contractor to check whether they have any insight into the issue.
An EPC is only good for ten years.
During the evaluation, what happens?
The EPC assessor will complete a Residential and Commercial Energy Performance Evaluation, as described below.
Domestic – An Preliminary Residential Energy Analysis Process is usually performed on a land that has recently been bought or leased for the very first time; this inspection confirms that any heating systems are functioning properly, as well as that any electric baseboard heaters have been properly installed.
Business- Before you move in, an EPC assessor will come to your commercial property to do an Industrial Energy Performance Evaluation. This is utilized to find any safety or sustainable development difficulties related with the property and to give recommendations on how to mitigate those risks.
The evaluator also considers the quality of sealing, the quality of window material, ventilation, and other factors. After the evaluation is done, the information is uploaded to a national platform, which determines both the existing and potential energy efficiency ratings.
Residential EPC Costs
All Including 1-3 bedroom £59.99
All Including 4 bedroom £69.99
All Including 5 bedroom £79.99
89.99 All Including for 6 bedrooms
Commercial EPC Costs
The EPC for a commercial building will be computed in square feet. For a price, please contact us.
