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Energy performance certificate (EPC)

A domestic EPC (Energy performance Certificate) is a report which shows how energy efficient a residential building is. A building is officially classified as ‘domestic’ when there is only one family living in it – regardless of whether it is a permanent residency or semi-permanent. All residential buildings must have had an EPC assessment carried out if it is to be rented out or sold.

A domestic EPC gives your home an energy efficiency rating of between A and G, with A being the most energy efficient that is possible and G being very poor. Having a good energy efficiency rating can be good for attracting buyers or tenants to your home as it means they will have reduced fuel costs in the future.

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  • Key Point To Look For
    When you choose an EPC inspection company An EPC must be produced by an accredited Energy Assessor who is a member of a government approved accreditation scheme. The Assessors must be accredited and be able to provide you proof of ID. You should ensure that the aftercare and access to information are easily obtainable. The organisation should be able to provide you with full access to your EPC for the next ten years, the length of its validity.
  • How Quickly can I get an EPC?
    If you require an EPC then we can usually arrange for one of our assessors to visit your property within 6 hours. Once the assessment is completed, you will receive your certificate within 2 hours.
  • How Can I Order EPC?
    It is such an easy process to book an EPC inspection through us. You can simply visit our website and click on the "Get A Quote" Which will ask you to complete a brief and straightforward Form that will provide you a quote withing an hour. should you wish to speak to someone, you can call us direct on 02034884955, 07494827525 in business hours. You can also leave a message in chat box or mobile number 24/7.
  • Who Requires an EPC?
    As of the 21st May 2010, if you decide to place your property on the market for sale or rent in the UK you will need to purchase an EPC. This includes both residential and commercial properties. Since April 2018 it is also a legal requirement for the EPC rating to be a minimum of an 'E' rating in order for that property to be let to a tenant.
  • Rating Or The A To G Scale
    Energy Performance Certificate use a scale of A to G. A being the most energy efficient home, with lower fuel bills and G is the least energy efficient with higher energy bills. The same scale is used to define the environmental impact of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of a home. Most properties in Britain are Band D or E.
  • Can an EPC Fail?
    When an EPC has been completed the property will get a rating between A and G. If you are selling the property then you cannot get a fail. Since April 2018 it has been a legal requirement for the EPC rating to be at least an E rating if you are renting the property to a tenant (unless you have a suitable exemption). For more information on this please call 0203 4884955.
  • Can I Rent Without an EPC?
    Yes, you can place an advertisement to rent or lease your property once you have arranged order for Energy Performance Certificate Survey. Our team will schedule a Same Day EPC Survey and will issue certificate within an hour after property assessment.
  • What is the lowest acceptable EPC rating?
    "E" From 1 April 2018, any tenancy, renewal or extension, in order to be rented, the building must have a minimum energy rating of "E". The rating is found on the Energy Performance Certificate for the building from 1 April 2020, the minim level "E" applies to all tenancies'- including existing.
  • How long does an EPC check take?
    Domestic assessments take on average between 30-40 minutes. commercial assessments usually take a minimum of 45 minutes, but can take longer depending on the size and nature of the property.
  • Does EPC affect bills?
    EPC provides documentary evidence of how much it costs to heat, light and provide hot water. The higher the rating the more energy efficient the home is and the lower the fuel bills are likely to be.
  • What is required EPC rating From 2025
    From 2025, under the current proposals all newly rented properties will be required to have an EPC rating of C or above, Currently properties only require an EPC rating of E or above. Existing tenancies will have until 2028 to comply with the new rule changes.
  • Can you sell a property with an EPC rating of F?
    The energy efficiency (private rented property) (England and Wales ) Regulations 2015, introduced in phases from 2015, make it unlawful to sell, let or build properties with an energy performance rating of F or G.

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