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We are a team of local Surveyors, that undertake EPCs throughout Broughton and nearby surrounding areas. As approved Domestic Energy Assessors, we will be pleased to carry out your EPC whether it’s needed for rental or for a property sale. The typical price of an EPC in Broughton is £59
Steph Explains Below What Is An EPC.
If you’ve not moved home during the last 10 years, or you’ve been asked to produce an EPC report for rental then you should check our information video clip that describes more about what an EPC is.
WHY USE US AS YOUR EPC PROVIDER?
- No complicated price variations of property types and rooms.
- No misleading “from” prices.
- No waiting for an Assessor to call you back.
- No filling in long complicated forms before you get a quote.
What is An EPC?
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Why You Need One
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• For a remortgage
• Making a claim for funding under the Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (RHI)
• Getting grant funding through the Energy Company Obligation Scheme (ECO)
All the above examples refer to existing residential properties. If you have been asked by building control to provide an EPC in conjunction with recent building work, they will be looking for what’s called a SAP EPC. This kind of EPC is called a SAP EPC and is necessary for building control to demonstrate compliance with building regulations for any recent construction work you might have undertaken. If you need a SAP EPC, then CLICK HERE. If you’re not certain, just contact us for more advice.
How To Get One Done
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The Assessor will take dimensions of the home and also collect details about the present lighting, heating, glazing and existing insulation. It takes between 20 and 40 minutes, dependant upon the complexity of the home..
The information is then entered into approved government software which then creates the EPC. The Certificate will be lodged on the national EPC register and you should receive it by email typically in 2 to 3 days. Should you need it urgently, for a small additional charge, we are able to arrange for you to get it the same day.
That’s it, its all done. Your EPC is then valid for 10 years.
- Click the BOOK ONLINE button below
- Select an available date and time slot
- Give us your name and the address requiring the EPC
- Pay securely online or pay on the day
- If you prefer you can always call us to book. Call free on 0800 046 7345
That’s it, your EPC is booked. You will receive an email confirmation and a text reminder a day before the visit. Your EPC will be emailed to you in 2 or 3 days. If you order an Express EPC, you will receive it the same day of the visit.
You can cancel with a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of the visit.
Ways To Improve Your EPC Score
Here we will give you some simple tips to ensure that your Energy Performance Certificate reflects your property in the best light.
These things will enhance your EPC rating
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What we need to avoid is the Assessor putting into the software program the phrase “as built” for items which are needed where no proof is obtained. If the term “as built” must be used then the software program will default to the worst case scenario based on what would have been there when the property was constructed. EPC rating.
Whenever you can supply documentary evidence of any of these sorts of improvements to the property then these can be shown on the EPC and will probably help the rating of your EPC Certificate.
• Roof extensions year it was constructed – building control sign off, dated architectural plans.
• Double glazing improvements to the majority of the property – Certificate from Fensa, or dated receipt from the installer.
• Any wall insulation Cavity/Internal/External– Any guarantees, or receipts from the contractor
• Solar PV or Solar Thermal – MCS certificate from contractor.
• Sloping ceiling insulation/ floor insulation – receipt from contractors showing thickness installed.
These make the biggest difference
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• The main source of fuel for heating the property
• The levels of insulation in the property.
• The heating system.
Main Source of Fuel
UK homes are generally heated by either of these fuel sources: gas, peak rate electric, off peak electric, oil, bulk or bottled LPG. So for instance a home heated by gas would cost somewhere in the region of 4.64 pence per kwh and the very same home which is heated by bottled LPG 23p per kwh. {*source 2019 Nottingham Energy Partnership.} So with a typically semi which uses in the region of 12,000 kwh to heat the property, it would cost £596 to heat by gas in comparison to £2,760 for bottled LPG.. Therefore running costs impacts the Energy Performance rating rating. Higher expenses equates to lower ratings.
Levels Of Insulation
Good levels of insulation ensures that the demand on the heating system is kept down, and it also results in a more comfortable home with lower running costs.
The Heating System
An efficient heating system with good controls such as room thermostat, thermostatic valves and programmer helps to keep energy bills down. This all contributes to a better rating on the EPC.
These make less difference
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This may come as a surprise, but double glazing does not have as major an effect on the EPC as most people would imagine. Certainly not as much as the heating, the insulation and the type of fuel used as earlier mentioned. However, where it can have a greater impact, is if the house is up-graded from single glazing to double glazing. If you are updating from pre 2002 double glazing, to current double glazing, this would only show as a small rise in the energy rating of the home.
With double glazing the perception is generally noticed by the customer in terms of comfort from a reduction in draughts. Because the EPC doesn’t consider the condition of any specific item, this comfort gain is not recorded.
Low Energy Lights
Again low energy lighting does indeed help the Energy Performance Certificate since they are an inexpensive improvement that makes a contribution to lower energy costs but nowhere near the same contribution as heating, insulation, and heating controls.
Broughton Landlord EPC Services
The regulations for landlords are forever increasing. For anyone who is a landlord, make certain you don’t fall foul of the laws, as civil penalties as much as £5,000 can be given.
Check out our guidelines for quick advice. We offer reductions for multiple properties.

EPCs And Rental Properties
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What Is The Minimum Rating For A Rental Property
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If your property currently is an F or G it cannot legally be let on a new rental. Should there be an existing tenant in the property and the rating is lower than an E, then the landlord has got to take measures to get the rating up to an E.
How To Find If You Have A Valid EPC
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A recently available post in the Telegraph taken from information on the register found that around 250,000 landlords are yet to conform to the new regulations. The article can be found here. Make sure you are not among them. Over time, we expect an increasing number of local authorities to get up to speed with enforcements.
The policies, nevertheless, are not intended to be onerous. The 1st step to take is to get an EPC lodged on the register and if it is lower than an E, to show that you are taking or have taken actions to attain an E. Even if it doesn’t reach an E, there are specific exemptions that you might then be able to apply for. We can give you expect guidance on all aspects of MEES.
SAP Calculations
If you require a SAP EPC for building control please CLICK HERE.
Which Properties Do Not Need To Have An EPC?
Is It Possible To Let A Property Without An Energy Performance Certificate?
The EPC rates a property from A 100 (the most efficient) to G 0 ( the least efficient). The rating of an average UK property is a D60 Rental properties should be at least an E rating. If it is not an E then the landlord will have to undertake some of the recommendations on the EPC to increase the rating. If an E rating cannot be reached, then an exemption can be applied for by going to the Government website and applying for an exemption on the PRS register.
What Is The Minimum EPC Rating To Let A Property?
What Is The Fine For Not Having An EPC?
Can You Fail An EPC?
What Does EPC E Mean?
It’s not saying you won’t be able to borrow the money when it is below an E, but there will probably be additional clauses in the contract.
What Happens If An EPC Runs Out During A Tenancy?
Is An EPC A Legal Requirement?
Are All Listed Buildings Exempt From An EPC?
Can You Evict A Tenant Without An EPC?
Along with the Energy Performance Certificate the tenant would have had to be also provided with a gas safety certificate in addition to a copy of the government guide “How to rent”. The “How to Rent” guide can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-rent
Landlords are always advised to get proper legal advice to ensure that all paperwork is given to the courts correctly.