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What is an EPC?
How long does the EPC survey take?a>
What is the assessment procedure?a>
Are our Energy Assessors Accredited?a>
Will I still require an EPC if the property is being rented?
Do I need to lift floor boards or roof panels?
Will my energy bills be taken into account?
Will the price vary depending on the size of the property?
Can the EPC be used within a Home Information Pack?
How long is the EPC valid for?
Can I see a sample EPC?
What is an EPC?
An Energy Performance Certificate or EPC is the product of an energy survey that is carried out by a qualified Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA). The certificate provides two separate ratings to indicate the overall efficiency of the property and the associated CO2 impact. The certificate also includes instructions on how to improve the overall energy efficiency of the property.
How long does the EPC survey take?
Typically a home energy survey will take between 45 minutes to 3 hours depending on the size and structure of the property.
What is the assessment procedure?
Initially a complete set of dimensions will be taken for the property to determine the floor plan area. Access to all rooms is required to assess the radiators, glazing and lighting. The energy assessor will also make a visual inspection of the loft space to establish the type of roof insulation used. Any secondary heating and water systems will also be identified and supporting pictures will be taken of each room. The photographs taken will not be published in the final certificate.
Are our Energy Assessors Accredited?
Yes. We only commission fully accredited Domestic Energy Assessors. On request we can provide the DEA's accreditation number for you to independently verify this.
Will I still require an EPC if the property is being rented?
From October the 1st 2008 it will be mandatory for all landlords in England and Wales to make an EPC available to any prospective tenant free of charge. This will only be applicable when a new tenant enters the property from the October the 1st.
Do I need to lift floor boards or roof panels?
No. The Energy Assessor will make all reasonable efforts to visually inspect each of the required areas of assessment. Where this is not physically possible or in circumstances where this could be deemed to present risk to the assessor a predicted or assumed value will be used.
Will my energy bills be taken into account?
The Energy Assessor will compile information about the features of the property to establish an estimated cost for gas and electric. This will not take into account previous bills and is irrespective of personal usage, this enables the figure to be benchmarked against similar properties.
Will the price vary depending on the size of the property?
Our pricing is linked to where your property is located in the UK not the size. We actively recruit Energy Assessors on our panel and now have 100% coverage of England and Wales. Certain areas may be more expensive depending on availability.
Can the EPC be used within a Home Information Pack?
Yes the EPC can be used within a HIP Providing the EPC is commissioned within 12 months of the date the certificate is published.
How long is the EPC valid for?
On rental properties the EPC will be valid for 10 years.
Click on the following link to view a sample Energy Performance Certificate in PDF format:
Sample Energy Performance Certificate
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