EPC Hammersmith

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If you’re renting, selling, or applying for a re-mortgage, you’ll need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) carried out by an approved Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA).

The typical price of an EPC in Hammersmith is £69.

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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.
We also cover these nearby areas: Hammersmith and Fulham, East Acton, Kensington, Kensington and Chelsea, Wandsworth, Wandsworth, Willesden, Richmond, Richmond upon Thames, Soho

What is An EPC?

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EPC stands for Energy Performance Certificate. It’s a 3 to 5 page document that rates your property from an A the best to G the worst. It will provide recommendations on energy improvements that may be made in the home that might help to reduce your energy bills.

Why You Need One

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{There are various reasons that you may be asked to provide an EPC. The most common of these are if you are selling a property or if you are renting a property. It is a legal requirement that an EPC is given to the other party.}.

• 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 are looking for what’s called a SAP EPC. This particular EPC is called a SAP EPC and is required by building control to show compliance with building regulations for any recent construction work you have undertaken. In case you require a SAP EPC, then CLICK HERE. If you’re not sure, just phone us for more guidance.

How To Get One Done

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An EPC is done by a certified and accredited domestic energy assessor. The Assessor has to visit the property to obtain the necessary information.

The Assessor will take dimensions of the home and also gather details about the current lighting, heating system, glazing and present insulation. It may take anywhere between 20 and 40 minutes, depending upon the complexity of the home..

The obtained information then entered into approved government software which then produces the EPC. The Certificate will be lodged on the national EPC register and you should receive it by email typically in a couple of days. However, if you require your EPC urgently, for a small additional charge, we can produce an EPC for you on the same day of the visit. We call this an express EPC.

That’s it, its all done. Your EPC is then valid for ten years

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Booking your EPC is easy:

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  2. Select an available date and time slot
  3. Give us your name and the address requiring the EPC
  4. Pay securely online or pay on the day
  5. 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.

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Tips On How To Improve Your EPC Rating

Here we will provide you with some simple tips so your EPC reflects your property in the very best light.

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These things will improve your EPC score

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The information entered into the software is based on evidence that the Assessor gathers during the visit. Typically your Assessor will get the majority of the information whilst going around the home.

What we need to avoid is the Assessor putting into the software program the term “as built” for items which are needed where no proof is obtained. If the term “as built” must be used then the software will default to the worst case scenario based on what would have been there when the property was built. EPC score.

If you can supply documentary evidence of these kinds of improvements then these can be shown on the Certificate and will likely improve the rating of your EPC.


• Solar Thermal, or Solar PV – MCS certificate from installer.

• Floor insulation/ sloping ceiling insulation – receipt from installers showing thickness fitted.

• Roof extensions year it was built – completion certificate, dated architectural drawings.

• Double glazing improvements to the majority of the property – Certificate from Fensa, or dated receipt from the installers.

• Any type of wall insulation External/Cavity/Internal– Any guarantees, or receipts from the contractor

These make the biggest difference

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The 3 mains items that have the main effect on the energy rating are:


• The heating system.
• The main source of fuel for heating the property
• The levels of insulation in the property.

Main Source of Fuel
UK homes are typically heated by either of these kinds of fuel sources: gas, peak rate electric, off peak electric, oil, bulk or bottled LPG. So for instance a property heated by gas would cost you somewhere in the region of 4.64 pence per kwh and the very same property heated by bottled LPG 23p per kwh. {*source 2019 Nottingham Energy Partnership.} So with a typically semi using in the region of 12,000 kwh to heat the home, it would cost you £696 to heat with gas compared to £2,760 for bottled LPG.. Therefore running costs affects the EPC score. Higher costs 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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Double glazing
Although upgrades to the double glazing does make a difference, the greatest difference is only really achieved when improving from single glazing to doubled glazing. If you are simply upgrading from pre 2002 upvc double glazing, this will only show as a small increase in the energy rating of the home. With upvc double glazing the perception is generally felt by the customer in terms of cosiness from a decrease in draughts. Because the EPC doesn’t look at the condition of any specific item, this kind of comfort gain is simply not measured.

 

Low Energy Lights
Again low energy lights does help the EPC since they are a low cost improvement that contributes to lower energy costs but nowhere near the same contribution as heating, insulation, and heating controls.

Hammersmith Landlord EPC Services

The regulations for property owners are forever increasing. For anybody who is a landlord, make certain you don’t fall foul of the regulations, as civil penalty charges as much as £5,000 may be given.

Have a look at our guidelines for quick information. We also provide reduced prices for a number of properties.

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EPCs And Rental Properties

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From April 2020, all current rented properties should have a valid EPC. Prior to that date an Energy Performance Certificate was only required on new rentals. Penalties may be issued by the local authority for infringement of this.

What Is The Minimum Rating For A Rental Property

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The Minimum Energy Efficiency Scheme (MEES) puts an onus on landlords to provide rented homes that meet a minimum standard of energy efficiency. All rented properties have to be a minimum of an energy rating of an E. If it is an F or a G rating, then the landlord must take steps to reach the minimum.

This is where the landlord needs to work closely with the Energy Assessor to work out affordable ways to reach the standards.

If the landlord has expended up to £3500 and the property still doesn’t achieve an E, then the landlord can apply for an exemption. We’re happy to offer assistance all the way.

How To Find If You Have A Valid EPC

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The Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government have for the past ten years managed a register of all Energy Performance Certificates. The register is available at www.epcregister.com. You should check here to see if your properties have a valid Certificate and see that they meet at least the minimum E rating.

A recently available article in the Telegraph taken from information on the register found out that around 250,000 investors are yet to comply with the new regulations. The article can be found here. Make sure you are not one of them. As time passes, we anticipate an increasing number of Councils to get up to speed with enforcements.

These regulations, however, are not meant to be onerous. The first step to take is to get an EPC lodged on the register and should it be lower than an E, to demonstrate you are taking or have taken actions to attain an E. Even if it doesn’t reach an E, there are certain exemptions that you may then be able to apply for. We can provide expect advice on all aspects of MEES.

SAP Calculations

If you require a SAP EPC for building control please CLICK HERE.

Here we will answer your most common questions asked about the EPC.
What Properties Are Exempt From Requiring An EPC?
  • Stand-alone buildings (of less than 50 m2 )
  • Industrial sites and non-residential agricultural buildings that use little energy.
  • Places of worship.
  • Listed buildings.
  • Residential buildings that are used for less than 4 months of the year.
  • Temporary buildings that will be used for less than two years.
    • Are You Able To Let A Property Without Having An EPC?
    The answer is No. From April 2020 all rental homes need to have a valid EPC registered on the EPC register. To legally rent a property the energy rating of the EPC has to be at least an “E”, or the property must have a valid exemption.

    The EPC rates a property from A 100 (the best) 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 need to undertake some of the recommendations on the EPC to increase the rating. If an E rating can not be attained, then an exemption can be applied for by visiting the Government website and applying for an exemption on the PRS register.

    Is There A Minimum EPC rating to Let A Property?
    Homes rented out in the private market will be required to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) with a minimum energy performance rating of ‘E’. It will be illegal to rent out a property which does not have a minimum E rating unless the property has an exemption.
    What Is Penalty For Not Having An EPC?
    A set penalty charge of £200 may be given for failure to comply in the following situations: on sale or rent the owner or landlord failed to make a valid domestic EPC available free of charge to the potential buyer or tenant at the earliest opportunity.
    Can You Fail An EPC?
    No. The EPC is not a pass or fail. However, various 3rd parties may require the EPC have a certain score before they decide to proceed. One example would be a financial institution lending money against a rental property, might require the EPC is at least an “E”.
    What Does EPC E Mean?
    The EPC will rate your property either A,B,C,D,E,F, or G. An E rating is the legal minimum a property can be so as to rent out. It is also becoming the baseline required by banks when lending money against a property.

    It’s not to say you won’t be able to obtain the money if it is below an E, however there are more likely to be added clauses in the contract.

    What Happens If An EPC Runs Out During A Tenancy?
    It would simply have to be renewed. Under the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard, all rental properties need to have a valid EPC of at least an E rating or over. All EPCs are lodged on a national register at epcregister.com. The EPC will be good for a further ten years.
    Is An EPC A Legal Requirement?
    Indeed, an EPC is a legal requirement for all rental properties and homes which are being sold as well as all newly built properties. Legally, the inbound resident has to be provided with an EPC.
    Are All Listed Buildings Exempt From An EPC?
    All listed properties are exempt from needing an EPC. A listed building is one as being identified in the database of Historic England as a listed building. The list can be found on the historic england website.
    Can You Evict A Tenant Without An EPC?
    If the tenancy started or was renewed after 1 October 2015, a landlord cannot evict with a section 21 notice (no fault eviction) if they have not given the tenant an Energy Performance Certficate. If the EPC is subsequently obtained, a period of 8 weeks needs to pass before applying for a section 21 notice.

    Besides the EPC the tenant will have had to be also provided with a gas safety certificate and also 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 correct legal advice to ensure all documents is presented to the courts correctly.

    Can You Market A Property Without An EPC?
    Yes a property may be marketed without an EPC but only subject to one having actually been booked to be done within 7 days. If after making all reasonable attempts one can not be obtained within that timeframe, then a further 21 days is permitted to acquire one.
    It Is A Legal Requirement For Renting, To Have An EPC?
    Since April 2020, all dwellings for rental need to have a valid EPC on the EPC register. The EPC rates the energy efficiency of a home from A-G. For rental, the EPC has to be a minimum rating of an E, unless a valid exemption has been applied for.
    Do You Know The Cost Of An EPC?
    The cost of an EPC is normally in the range of £50 – £120. This depends on size of property and location. Usually it will be cheaper if going directly to an approved Assessor as opposed to via a 3rd party like an Estate Agent or a marketing company.
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