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epcHome is an EPC provider undertaking EPCs in Loughton along with the surrounding areas. As approved Domestic Energy Assessors, we would be pleased to carry out your EPC whether it’s required for rental or perhaps for a property sale. The standard cost of an EPC in Loughton is Only £59
Exactly What Is An EPC? – Steph Clarifies Below.
Many people are not clear of what an EPC is before they call us. The explainer video clip below might help. Or you can carry on and read the brief explanation.
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 requested 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 produced in addition to SAP calculations to demonstrate that building work has met specific standards required by the building regulations. If you’re not sure, just give us a call for more guidance.
How To Get One Done
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Your assessor will take dimensions of the home as well as obtain specifics of the present lighting, home heating, glazing and present insulation. A normal size home will take around 20 and 30 minutes..
The details are then input approved government software which generates the EPC. The Energy Performance Certificate will be lodged on the national EPC register and you will receive it by email typically in a couple of days. However, should you need your EPC quickly, 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 completed. 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 Boost Your EPC Rating
Here we will provide you with some simple guidelines to ensure that your EPC shows your property in the best light.
These will enhance your EPC rating
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What we want to avoid is the Assessor putting into the software program the term “as built” for items which are required where no proof is gathered. When the term “as built” must be used then the software will default to the worst case scenario based upon what would have been there when the property was built. EPC rating.
Whenever you can provide documentary evidence of any of these kinds of improvements to the property then this can be shown on the Certificate and will probably improve the rating of your EPC Certificate.
• Any type of wall insulation Cavity/Internal/External– Any guarantees, or invoice from the installer
• Solar PV or Solar Thermal – MCS certificate from installer.
• Sloping ceiling insulation/ floor insulation – receipt from contractor showing thickness installed.
• Loft conversions year it was built – completion certificate, dated architects drawings.
• Double glazing improvements made to the majority of the property – Fensa certificate, or dated receipt from the installers.
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 typically heated by either of these fuel sources: gas, peak rate electric, off peak electric, oil, bulk or bottled LPG. So for instance a property heated by gas would cost around 4.64 pence per kwh and the identical property heated by bottled LPG 23p per kwh. {*source 2019 Nottingham Energy Partnership.} So with a typically semi using around 12,000 kwh to heat the home, it would cost £596 to heat by gas as compared to £2,760 for bottled LPG.. Therefore running costs affects the EPC rating. Higher costs equals lower scores.
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 one may come as a bit of a shock, but double glazing does not have as big an impact on the EPC as most people would imagine. Certainly not nearly as much as the heating, the insulation and the type of fuel used in the property as previously mentioned. However, where it can have a more substantial impact, is when your property is upgraded from single glazing to double glazing. When you are upgrading from pre 2002 double glazing, to current double glazing, this would only show as a small increase in the energy rating of the home.
With double glazing the perception is typically noticed by the customer in terms of comfort from a reduction in draughts. Because the EPC doesn’t take into account the condition of any specific item, this comfort gain is not measured.
Low Energy Lights
Again low energy lighting does indeed help the EPC because they are an affordable improvement that leads to reduced energy costs but nowhere near the same contribution as heating, insulation, and heating controls.
Loughton Landlord EPC Services
The rules for property owners are forever increasing. For anybody who is a landlord, ensure that you don’t fall foul of the regulations, as civil fines as much as £5,000 could be issued.
Check out our guidelines for quick information. We also offer discounts for a number of properties.

EPCs And Rental Properties
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What Is The Minimum Rating For A Rental Property
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This is where the landlord would need to work closely with the Energy Assessor to determine cost-effective solutions to attain the standards.
In the event the landlord has invested up to £3500 and the property still doesn’t achieve an E, then the landlord can apply for an exemption. We’re happy to give guidance all the way.
How To Find If You Have A Valid EPC
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A recent report in the Telegraph taken from information on the register found that around 250,000 landlords are yet to conform to the new rules. The article is available here. Make sure you are not one of those. Over time, we anticipate more and more 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 if it is less than an E, to demonstrate that you are taking or have taken steps 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 give you expect advice on all aspects of MEES.
SAP Calculations
If you require a SAP EPC for building control please CLICK HERE.
Which Properties Do Not Require An EPC?
Are You Able To Let A Property Without An EPC?
The EPC rates a property from A 100 (the best) to G 0 ( the least efficient). An average UK property is a D60. Rental properties must 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 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 Penalty For Not Having An EPC?
Can An EPC Fail?
What Does EPC E Mean?
It’s not to say you won’t be able to borrow the money when it is below an E, although there will probably be extra conditions 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?
As well as the EPC the tenant would have had to be also provided with a gas safety certificate and 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 so that all records is presented to the courts correctly.