Middlesex - Energy Performance Certificates
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have been created to offer answers for more specific enquiries. The following FAQs are the most commonly asked.
Q. What is an Energy Performance Certificate ( EPC )?
A. An EPC is a rating of the energy usage, primarily for heating, hot water and lighting, by what means it is supplied and
and how efficiently the energy source is used in relation to the building's construction and insulation levels. The EPC will show
an energy efficiency rating for a home from A to G, where A is very efficient and G is very inefficient. The rating of a house
is illustrated by a graph similar to the labelling now found on the packaging of electrical appliances. Click here for example
Q. When do I need an EPC?
A. An EPC is required for domestic properties in 2 instances.
The First is when a property is being marketed for sale. An EPC must be available within 28 days of placing a property on
the open market and also proof of the intention to acquire an EPC, if required, when marketing begins.
The Second is when a property is being let as a self contained dwelling. The EPC should be available at the time a property
becomes available to let for prospective tenants to inspect, prior to agreeing a tenancy to rent the property.
Q. How do I get an EPC?
A. EPCs can only be produced by a qualified accredited energy assessor (DEA). The DEA may be employed, for example
by an estate agent or an energy company, or by an independent company like ourselves, Energy Analytics Consultants.
Q. How long is an EPC valid?
A. Ten years for both marketing for sale and letting purposes.
Q. What purpose does an EPC serve?
A. The EPC will show an owner or prospective buyer where improvements to the energy supply and insulation of a property
might be cost effective and may also influence the buying decision. The EPC for a prospective tenant will allow the tenant to
make an informed judgement with comparing similar properties and their energy efficiency and costs.
Q. What does an assessment for an EPC involve?
A. During an assessment the DEA will need to inspect your home and collect information. This will include details about the
construction , the type of heating/hot water used in the home and external or internal measurements. The DEA will need to
have access to all rooms and if applicable the loft areas. As part of the assessment the DEA is required to take photographs
of the energy using appliances, boilers, hot water systems and construction type, insulation etc to support the assessment.
Q. What should be done before an assessment?
A. Make sure there is access to all rooms. Have any certificates relating to insulation, new double glazing and details of any
new installation of boilers available to help the assessor take into account relevant features to record for the EPC.
Q. How long will an assessment take?
A. An assessment for a typical 3 bedroom property will take between 45-60 minutes; larger and more complex properties
can take longer
have been created to offer answers for more specific enquiries. The following FAQs are the most commonly asked.
Q. What is an Energy Performance Certificate ( EPC )?
A. An EPC is a rating of the energy usage, primarily for heating, hot water and lighting, by what means it is supplied and
and how efficiently the energy source is used in relation to the building's construction and insulation levels. The EPC will show
an energy efficiency rating for a home from A to G, where A is very efficient and G is very inefficient. The rating of a house
is illustrated by a graph similar to the labelling now found on the packaging of electrical appliances. Click here for example
Q. When do I need an EPC?
A. An EPC is required for domestic properties in 2 instances.
The First is when a property is being marketed for sale. An EPC must be available within 28 days of placing a property on
the open market and also proof of the intention to acquire an EPC, if required, when marketing begins.
The Second is when a property is being let as a self contained dwelling. The EPC should be available at the time a property
becomes available to let for prospective tenants to inspect, prior to agreeing a tenancy to rent the property.
Q. How do I get an EPC?
A. EPCs can only be produced by a qualified accredited energy assessor (DEA). The DEA may be employed, for example
by an estate agent or an energy company, or by an independent company like ourselves, Energy Analytics Consultants.
Q. How long is an EPC valid?
A. Ten years for both marketing for sale and letting purposes.
Q. What purpose does an EPC serve?
A. The EPC will show an owner or prospective buyer where improvements to the energy supply and insulation of a property
might be cost effective and may also influence the buying decision. The EPC for a prospective tenant will allow the tenant to
make an informed judgement with comparing similar properties and their energy efficiency and costs.
Q. What does an assessment for an EPC involve?
A. During an assessment the DEA will need to inspect your home and collect information. This will include details about the
construction , the type of heating/hot water used in the home and external or internal measurements. The DEA will need to
have access to all rooms and if applicable the loft areas. As part of the assessment the DEA is required to take photographs
of the energy using appliances, boilers, hot water systems and construction type, insulation etc to support the assessment.
Q. What should be done before an assessment?
A. Make sure there is access to all rooms. Have any certificates relating to insulation, new double glazing and details of any
new installation of boilers available to help the assessor take into account relevant features to record for the EPC.
Q. How long will an assessment take?
A. An assessment for a typical 3 bedroom property will take between 45-60 minutes; larger and more complex properties
can take longer
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