Should you require a domestic EPC in Surrey, here at Clifton Energy we are energy consultants who specialise in providing a range of energy performance certificate services. An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), will rate how energy efficient a building will be, this piece of documentation is essential and gives homeowners or potential buyers an indication of the property’s energy efficiency. The ratings will start with A for the most energy efficient home, then they will drop to G for the worse rated homes. An EPC will also provide the homeowner with guidelines, this includes cost estimates of how the property’s energy efficiency can be improved.
Energy Performance Certificates are essential and will adhere to minimum energy efficient standards 2018, they state that when it comes to selling and buying properties, it’s unlawful to agree to a sale without a EPC rating of F or G. If your home is rated F or G you must take the necessary steps to comply with MEES regulations (Minimum Level of Energy Efficiency Standard). If your property isn’t covered by the Regulations, you will need to consider ways to improve the property rating. Whilst you are unable to sell your property with a rating of F or G, you can let it or rent it out. For more information on how Clifton Energy’s consultants can help you, please call our Surrey based team today.
Domestic EPC Certificates in Surrey
EPCs are required regardless of whether you are building, selling or renting a property, you will need to order an EPC for potential buyers before you market your property to be sold. In Scotland, you will also need to display the EPC somewhere in the property where it can be seen. At Clifton Energy, we’re home to a professional team of energy consultants who have a range of experience when it comes to providing domestic EPCs for properties across Surrey and the surrounding areas. As highly knowledgeable experts in the energy industry, we ensure that our clients receive both a quality and professional service. What’s more is that as specialists in the area, we’ll ensure everything is fully compliant with energy legislation, you can trust you’ll receive a service to the best standards with Clifton Energy.
The Domestic EPC will include information about the property’s energy use, as well as typical energy costs. It will also cover recommendations about how to reduce energy use and save money. Energy Performance Certificates were introduced by the Government in 2007 and adhere to both domestic and commercial properties and the person who is selling you a house must show you the EPC by law. They’re necessary as they provide information relating to the energy efficiency of a property, this comes from a number of factors including the insulation that is present, the building’s heating systems, glazing and renewable generation systems.
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Domestic Energy Performance Certificates
When it comes to Domestic Energy Performance Certificates, the assessor will provide a site visit, they will consider the building size and dimensions, as well as the building fabric, the lighting and HVAC. At Clifton Energy we use SBEM – Simplified Building Energy Model, this is software that is used to model the building before providing the Energy Performance Certificate.
This software will provide the certificate as well as a Recommendation Report, the EPC will then rate the building on a scale from A to G, this will reflect the building’s CO2 emissions per M2 of the floor. The report will also include any improvements like short, medium and long term, once the EPC has been completed, a copy will be provided as well as further copies of both the certificate and the report will then be sent to the client.
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Domestic EPCs are part of a number of measures that were introduced across Europe, they reflect legislation that will cut a buildings’ carbon emissions and also support climate change. The certificate provides A to G ratings for buildings, A is seen as the most energy efficient and G is seen as being the least energy efficient, the average is D.
Here at Clifton Energy, we provide a range of domestic EPC surveys across Surrey and the surrounding areas, so should you require any type of property survey for your building, whether you are selling or renting, make sure that you get in touch with our experts today. They can also be on hand to provide you with information and advice, as well as a FREE quote. Whether you are a landlord, estate agent or a homeowner in Surrey, we have got you covered, get in touch today.
More About Clifton Energy
At Clifton Energy in Surrey, we’re professional energy consultants who specialise in providing a range of energy services across Surrey and the surrounding areas. Our team of energy consultants offer energy services and certifications, all of which adhere to the required regulations and specifications. For more information on how Clifton Energy’s consultants can help you, please call our Surrey based team today.
When it comes to energy inspections and assessments, at Clifton Energy, we aim to provide our clients with high quality and professional services. Our assessment team and consultants are fully equipped with the knowledge and expertise to save you energy and money as well as ensuring that your property or building is fully compliant with current energy legislation.
For Domestic EPCs in Surrey, Call Clifton Energy Today
Should you be based in Surrey or the surrounding areas and require a Domestic Energy Performance Certificate for your property or home, make sure you call Clifton Energy today. We’re home to a team of professional assessors who can carry out a full energy survey and assessment at your property. For more information, contact our team today.
We also provide Display Energy Certificates and New Build SBEM & EPC.
FAQs
This can occur if you owned the property prior to the EPC requirement date and
have never privately rented the property. The requirement dates are as follows:
– England and Wales 01 st April 2008
– Northern Ireland 30 th September 2008
– Scotland 01 st May 2007
If your building is less than 10 years old it will need an On-Construction SAP as
opposed to the reduced EPC that is generally completed. This should already be in
place on new builds but where it is not then you should contact your solicitor, local
authority or building control, architect or builder for more information.
Another reason for not being able to find an EPC on your property is if your property
is exempt. Exemptions include
– Most but not all mobile homes – always check with an EPC assessor
– Temporary building with a planned use of two years or less.
– Detached properties with less than 50m2 of floor area.
– House in multiple occupation (HMO’s)
– Residential buildings which are used for less than 4 months of the year or for a
limited annual time which would result in less than 25% of the annual energy
usage if occupied for a full year.
– If there is a demolition order in place.
An EPC is valid for 10 years from the date of issue. An EPC can be used multiple
times during this period provided that the premises retain the same heating and
cooling systems throughout the ten-year period and no substantial building works or
changes to the home have been made.
Examples of substantial building works or changes include but are not limited to
– Adding an extension – including conservatories
– Replacing the insulation of a roof or the entire roof
– Adding external wall insulation.
The EPC will expire after 10 years and a new EPC (valid for the next 10 years)
should be produced if the property is marketed for sale or rent at that time.
The short answer is yes, it is a legal requirement to have a valid EPC if you are
selling or renting a property.
For a more detailed answer, please keep reading…
Selling
You must a have a valid EPC if you want to place your property on the market as it contains vital information about the annual energy usage and spending. It is the sellers responsibility to have a valid EPC before the property goes on the market. EPC’S contain critical information on how much energy the property uses, and annual energy costs involved in the running of the property. It also contains advice on how to improve the property’s energy efficiency, which in turn will help to reduce running costs and become more environmentally friendly. This can factor into the buyers decisions around affordability and how much they might need to spend to reduce energy costs as well as/on top of the current annual energy spend.
Renting
The Energy Act of 2011 is responsible for the introduction of Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). MEES came into effect on the 01st April 2018 for Domestic landlords and stipulate that any private tenancies longer than 6 months being granted or renewed will require an EPC rating of ‘E’ or higher – this includes renewing to the same tenant after 01st April 2020 no matter how long they have been a tenant.
Landlords are required to improve their properties to an EPC band E or higher before
they are legally allowed to rent the property.
The government has devised this simple two question self-check to see if you are
covered by the Domestic MEES regulations…
1. Is your property let on one of the following types of domestic tenancies:
- an assured tenancy?
- a regulated tenancy?
- a domestic agricultural tenancy?
2. Is your property legally required to have an EPC?
If the property you let has been marketed for sale or let, or modified, in the past 10
years then it will probably be legally required to have an EPC. If you answered Yes to both these questions, and your property has an EPC rating of F or G, you must take appropriate steps to comply with the requirements of the MEES Regulations. funding is available for the required improvements, click here
to find out more. If you answered No to one or both of these questions, your property is not covered
by the Regulations, and you don’t need to take action to improve the property rating. You may let it with an EPC rating of F or G.
Click Here to find out more and explore potential improvement funding.
- On average, a Domestic EPC can range from £30 – £150.
- Prices are dependent on the size and complexity of the property as well as the region of the country that the property is located in.
- A one bedroom flat with a single tariff electricity meter and gas mains heating could
well be priced at around £30 in the North of England £55 in the South of England. - Quoted prices can increase if significant details/property information are not provided
to the Assessor by the customer during the quotation stage. This can lead to the
assessor needing to make a second visit and potentially doubling the cost (examples
include but are not limited community heating with no access to meters or bills, building works started but not completed at the property, no access to vital aspects of the property). - Other things to take into consideration in the pricing is if you are using a middle man or third party – there may well be a fee added on for their services. Going direct to an EPC assessor can end up being cheaper than using a comparison site or broker.
- Costing factors for an EPC can also include
– Distance: how far away is your property is from your assessor (a local assessor will always be cheaper)?
– Is the quotations inclusive or exclusive of VAT
– Lodgement fees (these are the fee paid by the assessor to lodge your EPC report with their accreditation body in order for it to be published on the Government’s central register).
There are exemptions from needing an EPC when selling a property. These include
– Most but not all mobile homes – always check with an EPC assessor
– Temporary building with a planned use of two years or less.
– Detached properties with less than 50m2 of floor area.
– House in multiple occupation (HMO’s)
– Residential buildings which are used for less than 4 months of the year or for a limited annual time which would result in less than 25% of the annual energy usage if occupied for a full year.
– If there is a demolition order in place.
There are several ways to obtain an EPC and all of them include employing the services of qualified, accredited and insured Domestic Energy Assessor to produce your EPC. You can obtain a quote and services by:
– Calling Clifton Energy on 07909 112 641 or using our Contact US form
– Searching the Government’s central register for an accredited assessor in your area. Find an energy assessor – GOV UK
– Speaking to your estate agent or solicitor
– Search the internet for local accredited EPC assessors