EPC Assessments

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Providing residential EPCs for homes across West Yorkshire with professional expertise and reliability.

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A residential/domestic EPC is needed for a property when you buy, sell or rent. The EPC will show you how energy efficient your home is. The EPC will also generate a list of improvements. If the improvements are implemented, this can reduce your energy bills and also help decrease greenhouse gases.

We are qualified domestic EPC Assessors at EPC Assessments and can help you get an accurate energy performance certificate for your residential property at competitive prices.

EPC Facts

What does the EPC say about the property?

EPC give simulated information about the energy performance of a property; this will include recommendations as to how to improve the energy efficiency of all properties surveyed.

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How long does it take to perform an EPC assessment?

Domestic EPC takes 30 minutes to one hour, depending on size. The assessor will not cause inconvenience, and the site survey is non-intrusive.

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What is an energy assessor looking for?

• Construction of the building fabric, walls, roof, floors and any relevant insulation.

• Glazing type and percentage.

• Number of open fireplaces.

• Checking the make and model of the boiler, including its efficiency under EU SEDBUK regulations.

• Looking for renewable or low-carbon technology, e.g. solar panels, air source heat pumps.

• Total amount of low-energy light bulbs.

• Ascertaining the type of heating system in situ, e.g., Elec, Gas Boiler to radiators, air source heat pump, etc.

• Domestic hot water type, e.g., from a combination (combi) boiler, cylinder, insulation measures, etc.

• Calculating the exposed heat loss of the walls.

• Check for excessive window area, which is larger than typical.

• Conservatory’s types, if it's heated and or separated.

• Extensions, age and building control sign off.

• Total amount of habitable rooms.

How long till I receive the report?

Residential Reports are usually emailed within 24 hours after the site survey, but only when payment is received.

What is an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)?

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are a legal document displaying an energy efficiency assessment of a dwelling or commercial unit. The certificate visually displays the rating from A to G, also in Green to red, depending on how energy efficient the property is. This is like new electrical appliances, displayed similarly.

It is assumed the better the rating, the lower the energy usage…. The rating considers the heating, lighting, and hot water -assumed usage.

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How long is an EPC valid for?

An EPC is valid for 10 Years

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When is an EPC needed?

By law EPC is required when a building is constructed, sold, or rented. EPCS are also required for the Renewable Heat Incentive and the Feed-in Tariff.

Are EPC assessors qualified and how do I check?

• EPC's can only be completed by a qualified /registered Assessor. The Assessor's accreditation details can also be checked on the Landmark official register. Get a New Energy Certificate.

How will I receive my EPC?

• You will be emailed with an attached PDF document, which is also found on the EPC register at Find an Energy Certificate.

I have had my report; why does it say, 'Insulation Assumed'?

• The assessor will gather the required data, including evidence to support his /her conclusions. If the stakeholder has any other supporting evidence, we ask that this be made readily available prior to the site visit or while in the property. As this is a nonintrusive survey, the assessor is limited to observations.

• If no evidence is available, the assessor may have to default the insulation based on the age of the property and building regulations at the time of construction..

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