Energy Performance Certificates
(West Midlands)
01902 324480
What is an Energy Performance Certificate?
Domestic
An Energy Performance Certificate shows the official energy efficiency rating of a property. If you're not planning to sell or re-let your home, you don't need to do anything. The certificate provides you with a SAP rating for the building, showing its energy efficiency and its environmental impact on a scale from A-G (where A is the most efficient and G the least efficient), in graphical format. It also contains recommended ways to improve the building's energy performance.
By 2009, all buildings in the UK that are constructed, sold or rented out will have to have an Energy Performance Certificate, in accordance with the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
Landlords Energy Performance Certificates
Since October 1st 2008, it is mandatory for all landlords in England and Wales to make an EPC, Energy Performance Certificate, available to any prospective tenant free of charge.
Energy Performances Certificates tell owners and potential buyers and tenants about the energy efficiency of a home and how it can be improved. The certificate provides two separate ratings to indicate the overall efficiency of the property and the associated CO2 impact.
The EPC includes a recommendation report which includes advice and suggestions on improvements you could make to save money and energy. The certificate also shows the rating that could be achieved if all the recommendations are followed. In the case of new homes, the recommendation report will be shorter as most money-saving improvements will have already been included in the design. The EPC it is valid for 10 years.
During the survey the complete set of dimensions for the property will be taken to determine the floor plan area. The Qualified Domestic Energy Assessor will require access to all rooms, radiators, glazing and lighting. Also required is a visual inspection of the loft space to establish the type of roof insulation used. Secondary heating and water systems will also be identified and supporting pictures will be taken.
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.
We can also advise on grants avaialble
Domestic EPC prices vary between £50-£65 - no vat is payable and reductions can be negotiated if you have more than one property
PSQ CLICK HERE
Pre survey Questionnaire (PSQ)
Commercial EPC
What are Commercial Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)?
EPCs provide an energy rating on the performance of a building based on the performance potential of the building itself (i.e. the fabric) & its services such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning and lighting. An EPC is designed to inform potential buyers or tenants about the energy performance of a building so they may consider energy efficiency as part of their investment or business decision to purchase or occupy that property.
Energy ratings stated on an energy perform ance certificate are graded from A (i.e. most efficient) to G (i.e. most inefficient) in a similar fashion to white goods.
Further guidance on EPCs is available at www.communities.gov.uk/epbd.
Legislative Background to EPCs
In response to European Legislation, the Government introduced the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2007.
The Regulations state that an energy performance certificate is required when any commercial building is constructed, sold or let. The Regulations define a building as ‘a roofed construction having walls, for which energy is used to condition the indoor climate.’
Implementation of the Regulations has been phased so that EPCs are required as follows:
Buildings >10000 sq m 6th April 2008
Buildings >2500 sq m 1st July 2008
Buildings >50 sq m 1st October 2008
Do I Need an EPC?
If you are offering a building for sale or rent that has a total useful floor area of >50 sq m and doesn’t fall into any of the categories mentioned below, you will need an energy performance certificate. According to the Regulations, a valid EPC is required at the ‘earliest opportunity or at least before entering into a contract to sell or rent out the property’. Solicitors acting on behalf of the person(s) or organisation(s) seeking to buy or occupy your property will seek this information for their clients.
Where a lease is extended (i.e. the same tenant renews their lease), an EPC is not required.
Commercial energy performance certificates for new buildings will usually be carried out at the same time as the Part L report and should be supplied to the owner of the building when it is handed over.
Buildings that Don’t Require an EPC
Buildings which are excluded from the regulations include:
· places of worship
· those with a total floor space of <50 sq m
· low energy demand buildings (i.e. barns)
· temporary buildings (intended to be used for <2 years)
· buildings scheduled for demolition
We cover the whole of the West Midlands including Dudley, Wolverhampton, Sandwell, South Staffs, Walsall, Birmingham and Shropshire. Normally we are able to survey your property and issue you with your EPC within 3 days of your request. You will be issued with your Energy performance Certificate and Energy Data. You will also be provided with a link to the database file and you will be given a unique reference number to call up and print off your EPC as many times as you like.
Commercial EPC prices vary - if you require a quote please do not hesitate to contact me
Phone: 01902 324480 or mobile 07976 377667
Email: epcwestmids@yahoo.co.uk
For your essential energy assessment please call David Meageen today to make an appointment at a time to suit you Appointments to suit your schedule are generally available six days a week from 7am to 7pm
David Meageen
Level 3 Domestic Energy Assessor NHER 003868
Level 3 Non-Domestic Energy Assessor (Commercial)
