EPC Assessments Nottingham

An Energy Performance Certificate – or EPC is generated from a home energy assessment carried out by a Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA). This will help you understand the energy efficiency rating, CO2 rating and a summary of the level of insulation and overall efficiency of your home.

The EPC also contains recommendations on how to improve the energy efficiency of your home.

There are many reasons for why an EPC may be needed, but the main ones are:

• To sell a property (It is a legal requirement for all properties that are being sold to have a valid EPC)
• To find out more about the overall energy usage and efficiency of your property
• To carry out energy efficiency improvement works such as insulation, solar PV or heating system improvements
• To Rent a property (It is a legal requirement for all properties that are being rented to have a valid EPC that is at least grade E or above)

An assessment usually takes up to an hour to complete. If your property is larger or certain areas are more difficult to access then the assessment may take slightly longer.

The qualified DEA will introduce themselves to you and then with your permission begin the assessment. They may have some questions to ask about the property, its age and if any work has been done previously or if there are any problems with the building.

The assessment will include entering all of the rooms in your property as well as the garden to inspect the various elements that make up your home. It is important to also be able to access the loft if there is a hatch as well as see any heating systems or hot water cylinders in the property.

Once the inspection is complete the assessor will let you know. If you have any other questions to ask the assessor they will be able to help answer these before leaving.

Once your assessment visit has been completed your EPC will be “lodged” on the official government database and our team will send a copy to you.

We always aim to do this as quickly as possible but you should normally receive your EPC certificate within three working days of our visit.