Energy Performance Certificates in East Sussex
At Energy Performance Certificates, securing a reliable EPC for your East Sussex property is easy, convenient, and hassle-free. Our professional assessors always provide efficient and accurate EPCs for your property, regardless of size or type.
What is an EPC?
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a document that provides the current energy performance, efficiency, and environmental impact of all residential buildings. This specific certification is required whenever a property is sold or rented to help potential buyers and tenants easily identify the energy usage of a building.
An EPC will indicate how much energy your property is consuming and will also provide recommendations that you can use to improve the performance of your building. That is done by measuring the energy efficiency of a building, which includes many factors such as the type of heating system, insulation, and carbon dioxide emissions.
Each certificate will include an EPC rating that ranges from A to G, with A being the most efficient and G the least efficient. This rating can help you understand the overall energy efficiency of your property and what changes you can make to improve it.
By law, new buildings are also required to have EPCs to ensure they meet energy-efficiency standards and be safe for occupancy.
Types Of EPC
Residential EPC
Residential Properties in the UK must have EPCs before they can be sold or rented. These certificates provide information about the energy efficiency of a building, helping buyers and tenants understand how much energy it consumes and what changes they can make to improve it.
The original owners of a property provide an EPC to the buyer or tenant for free, valid for up to ten years. If a property changes ownership again before that period expires, the new owner will also be responsible for providing an EPC to the new buyer or tenant.
A Residential EPC is based on the size of the property and its type, and it will include details about the energy usage in each room, heating system, insulation, and carbon emissions. This assessment also includes recommendations for improving your property's energy efficiency, which can help you save on heating costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Commercial EPC
Commercial EPCs are required for all non-residential properties for sale or rent, such as offices, shops, and restaurants. These certificates provide similar information about the energy usage of a building, such as its heating and insulation systems, but they also include details about the lighting and ventilation systems.
Like residential EPCs, a Commercial EPC is valid for up to ten years and will be provided by the owner of the property to the buyer or tenant. This certification will also include recommendations for improving your commercial building's energy efficiency, helping you save on monthly energy costs and reduce your carbon footprint.
The primary difference between commercial from residential EPCs is that it primarily uses carbon dioxide emissions to measure a property's energy efficiency.
SAP EPC
The Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) EPC is a type of certification that provides information about the energy usage and efficiency of buildings that are not for sale or rent. This includes vacant properties, buildings under construction, and some refurbished buildings.
SAP EPC are essential for ensuring that buildings are safe for occupancy and meet all regulated energy-efficiency standards. These certificates include detailed information about the building's construction, lighting, ventilation, and heating and cooling systems.
Like other EPCs, they will also provide recommendations for improving a building's energy efficiency, helping you save on energy costs and reduce your carbon footprint. However, SAP EPCs don't require an on-site inspection and are based on the information your contractor will provide, such as construction plans or a property survey.
How is an EPC Inspection Done?
An EPC inspection is a detailed assessment of the energy efficiency of your property. This process involves inspecting all major building systems, such as heating, cooling, and ventilation.
Your inspector will also measure the size of your property, including its walls and windows, to calculate its energy rating. They will also estimate the annual cost of heating and cooling your property, along with its carbon dioxide emissions, using information they gather during the inspection.
At the end of your EPC inspection, you will receive a comprehensive report detailing your property's energy efficiency and recommendations for improving its efficiency and reducing its carbon footprint.
Get an EPC from Energy Performance Certificates
At Energy Performance Certificates, we believe in the importance of quick and efficient EPC inspections that provide accurate, detailed information about the energy usage of all types of buildings.
Our team has extensive experience providing EPCs for both residential and commercial properties, as well as for vacant buildings and under-construction projects.
Simply order an EPC inspection online or call us today to get started. Once the details and schedule are finalised, our team will thoroughly assess your property at least two days after your request. Due to our quick turnaround times, you can expect an EPC about 24 hours after the assessment.
Contact us today to learn more about how we can secure an EPC for your East Sussex property.
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