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epcHome is an EPC company doing EPCs throughout Springfield and also the surrounding areas. If you’re renting or marketing a property, you’ll need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) done by an accredited Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA). The typical price of an EPC in Springfield is Only £55
Steph Explains Below What Is An EPC.
If you’ve not moved home in the last 10 years, or perhaps you’ve been required 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 illustrations refer to existing residential properties. If you have been requested by building control to produce an EPC in conjunction with recent building work, they are looking for what’s called a SAP EPC. This kind of EPC is known as SAP EPC and is required by building control to show compliance with building regulations for any recent development work you have undertaken. Should you require a SAP EPC, then CLICK HERE. If you’re not certain, just phone us for more guidance.
How To Get One Done
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Your assessor will take dimensions of the home plus obtain specifics of the current lighting, heating, glazing and existing insulation. It may take between 20 and 40 minutes, dependant upon the complexity of the home..
The details are then input approved government software which then produces the certificate. The EPC Certificate will then be lodged on the national EPC register and you should receive it by email typically in 2 to 3 days. However, should you need to have your EPC quickly, for a modest additional charge, we can provide 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 ten years
Booking your EPC is easy:
- 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.
How To Improve Your EPC Rating
Here we will provide you with some basic tips so your Energy Performance Certificate shows your property in the best light.
These things will improve your EPC rating
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What we need to avoid is the Assessor putting into the software program the term “as built” for items that are required where no evidence 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 built. EPC rating.
Whenever you can provide documentary evidence of any of these kinds of improvements then this can be shown on the Certificate and will probably improve the rating of your EPC.
• Any type of wall insulation Cavity/Internal/External– Any guarantees, or receipts from the installer
• Solar PV or Solar Thermal – MCS certificate from contractor.
• Floor insulation/ sloping ceiling insulation – receipt from contractors showing thickness fitted.
• Loft extensions year it was built – completion certificate, dated architects plans.
• Double glazing improvements made to the majority of the property – Fensa certificate, or dated receipt from the contractors.
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 or home heated by gas would cost you somewhere in the region of 4.64 pence per kwh and the exact same property or home heated by bottled LPG 23p per kwh. {*source 2019 Nottingham Energy Partnership.} So using a typically semi which uses in the region of 12,000 kwh to heat the property, it would cost you £556 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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Although improvements to the double glazing does make a difference, the greatest increase is only really achieved when you are upgrading from single glazing to doubled glazing. If you are upgrading from pre 2002 upvc double glazing, this will only show as a modest rise in the energy rating of the home. With upvc double glazing the perception is normally noticed by the customer in terms of cosiness from a decrease in draughts. Because the EPC doesn’t consider the condition of any specific object, this kind of comfort gain is simply not measured.
Low Energy Lights
Again low energy lights does indeed help the Energy Performance Certificate since they are an affordable improvement that contributes to lower energy costs but nowhere near the same contribution as heating controls, heating system, and insulation.
Springfield Landlord EPC Services
The regulations for landlords are forever increasing. For anybody who is a property owner, be sure that you don’t fall foul of the regulations, as civil penalties up to £5,000 can be given.
Check out our guidelines for quick advice. We also offer reductions for several 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 needs to work closely with the Energy Assessor to work out cost-effective solutions to attain the standards.
In the event the landlord has spent up to £3500 and the property still doesn’t achieve an E, then the landlord can apply for an exemption. We’re happy to provide advice all the way.
How To Find If You Have A Valid EPC
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A recently available article in the Telegraph taken from information on the register found that around 250,000 landlords are yet to comply with the new regulations. The article is available here. Make sure you are not among them. As time goes by, we anticipate more and more local authorities to get up to speed with enforcements.
These rules, nevertheless, are not meant to be onerous. The first step to take is to get an EPC lodged on the register and should it be below an E, to show that you are currently taking or have taken steps to get to an E. Even if it doesn’t attain an E, there are certain exemptions that you might then be able to apply for. We can provide expect recommendations on every aspect of MEES.
SAP Calculations
If you require a SAP EPC for building control please CLICK HERE.
What Properties Do Not Require An EPC?
Is It Possible To Let A Property Without Having 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 the least an E rating. If it is not an E then the property owner will need to carry out some of the recommendations on the EPC to improve the rating. If an E rating cannot be reached, then an exemption can be applied for by visiting 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?
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What Does EPC E Mean?
It’s not to say you won’t be able to obtain the money if it is below an E, however there will probably be additional 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?
In addition to the Energy Performance Certificate 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 proper legal advice to ensure that all paperwork is given to the courts correctly.