Domestic EPC Assessments
Domestic EPC Assessments (RDSAP)
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What is an EPC?
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a legally valid document which provides an energy efficiency rating (displayed on an A-G scale) in relation to a property’s running costs. This rating will take into account the potential energy performance of the property itself (the fabric) and its services (heating, lighting, hot water etc).
In addition to this, the EPC document will also show:
- A breakdown of a property’s energy performance.
- Its environmental impact.
- Recommendations for improvements.
- Estimated energy use alongside potential savings.
Not all properties are used in the same way. The energy efficiency rating uses ‘standard occupancy’ assumptions (typically 2 adults and 2 children) which may be very different from the way in which occupiers actually use things like heating and lighting within their property.
We are an Elmhurst accredited member
You can rest assured that all Elmhurst accredited members are:
- Expertly trained and qualified, with a comprehensive understanding of energy calculations and EPCs.
- Able to provide information to help you understand the EPC, the methodology and report recommendations.
- Fully supported with access to government approved software and dedicated support to ensure accurate assessments.
- Regularly audited to ensure ongoing competence in their work.
- Compliant with the latest government regulations and standards.
- Fully insured to protect clients from accidental damage and to cover the replacement of defective EPCs.
What to expect from a domestic energy assessment?
A Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) will visit your property to collect property data/information such as room dimensions, insulation levels, heating systems and amount of glazing.
The assessor will need access to all rooms, including the loft as they will need to take measurements and photos to support their assessment. Homeowners will be pleased to know that the domestic energy assessment is non invasive, with no drilling or hammering into walls. Depending on the size or complexity of the property a typical assessment can take between 30 mins and 2 hours to complete.
EPCs in Scotland will typically be printed and provided to you, however for the rest of the UK the EPC will be provided via an online link.
Booking Disclaimer
If you are booked in for an EPC and your property has any hidden insulation (such as underfloor or loft insulation) or renewables (such as solar PV or thermal, biomass boilers, air or ground source heat pumps) then it is important to let us know prior to the survey date, failure to do so will result in them not being included on the EPC, which may affect your rating. Additionally, if you have any documentation on any lighting design/specification or HVAC system (Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning) then please provide this at the same time.
*these are just examples of the most common renewables and insulation, there are many other types that we will also need to be informed about.
