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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 Wandsworth is £69.
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 of 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 will be looking for what’s called a SAP EPC. This type of EPC is produced along with SAP calculations to demonstrate that building work has met specific standards required by the building regulations. If you’re uncertain, simply contact us for further guidance.
How To Get One Done
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Your assessor will take dimensions of the property as well as gather information about the current lighting, home heating, glazing and current insulation. An average size property usually takes around 20 and 30 minutesto do..
The information is then input approved government software which then produces the certificate. The EPC Certificate is then lodged on the national EPC register and you will receive it by email typically in 2 to 3 days. However, should you need your EPC quickly, for a small additional charge, we can produce an EPC for you the same day day of the visit. We call this an express EPC.
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.
How To Enhance Your EPC Score
Here we will offer you some basic tips so your EPC reflects your home in the very 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 that are needed where no evidence is gathered. When the term “as built” needs to 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. This could have a negative effect on the {rating of the EPC}
If you can provide documentary proof of any of these types of improvements then this can be shown on the EPC and is likely to help the rating of your EPC Certificate.
• Solar Thermal, or Solar PV – An MCS certificate from installer.
• Floor insulation/ sloping ceiling insulation – receipt from contractor showing thickness fitted.
• Roof conversions year it was constructed – building control sign off, dated architectural drawings.
• Double glazing improvements made 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 invoice from the contractor
These make the biggest difference
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• The levels of insulation in the property.
• The heating system.
• The main source of fuel for heating the property
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 property heated by gas would cost somewhere in the region of 4.64 pence per kwh and the identical property which is heated by bottled LPG 23p per kwh. {*source 2019 Nottingham Energy Partnership.} So with a typically semi-detached which uses around 12,000 kwh to heat the home, it would cost £696 to heat by gas as compared to £2,760 for bottled LPG.. Therefore running costs impacts the EPC rating. Higher expenses equates to 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 will make a difference, the biggest difference is only really achieved when improving from single glazing to doubled glazing. If you are upgrading from pre 2002 double glazing, this would only show as a small improvement in the energy rating of the property. With double glazing the perception is typically felt by the customer in terms of comfort from a reduction in draughts. Since the EPC doesn’t look at the condition of any particular item, this comfort gain is simply not measured.
Low Energy Lights
Again low energy lighting does indeed help the Energy Performance Certificate since they are an affordable improvement that makes a contribution to cheaper energy costs but nowhere near the same contribution as insulation, heating and heating controls.
Wandsworth Landlord EPC Services
The rules for property owners are forever increasing. For anyone who is a landlord, make sure that you don’t fall foul of the regulations, as civil penalties of up to £5,000 may be given.
Take a look at our guidelines for quick information. 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 when the landlord needs to work closely with the Energy Assessor to determine affordable ways to achieve the standards.
When the landlord has put in 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 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 discovered that around 250,000 landlords are yet to conform to the new rules. The article can be found here. Ensure you are not among them. As time goes by, we expect an increasing number of local authorities to get up to speed with enforcements.
These regulations, however, are not meant to be onerous. The 1st step to take is to get an EPC lodged on the register and should it be 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 could 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?
Are You Able To Let A Property Without Having An EPC?
The EPC rates a property from A 100 (the most efficient) to G 0 ( the least efficient). The average UK property is a D60. Rental properties should be at the least an E rating. If it is not an E then the landlord would have to undertake some of the recommendations on the EPC to improve the rating. If an E rating cannot be attained, 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 to say you won’t be able to borrow the funds when it is below an E, however there will probably be additional clauses in the arrangement.
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 EPC the tenant will 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 to ensure all paperwork is given to the courts correctly.