What is an EPC?

An EPC is an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), sometimes referred to as an Energy Certificate or EPC Certificate. It contains important information on how to reduce the carbon emissions generated by any property which will also lead to a reduction in energy bills, making the property more cost-effective and energy-efficient to run.

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What would an EPC include?

An EPC is a color-coded chart that rates your property on a scale of 1-100. It is broken down into 'Energy Efficiency Ranking' and for Environmental Impact (CO2) rating.

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How long is an EPC valid for?

EPC is valid for 10 years and is required at the time of selling or letting your house or flat.

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If I have more than one EPC for the same building, which one should I use?

The most recent EPC is the valid one if more than one is made.

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How long would the survey take?

The EPC survey would take about 20mins.

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How is the survey carried out?

To do an EPC, an Assessor would take pictures of the front, side, and rear of the property, Boiler, water tank (if any), TRVs, Room Thermostat, Loft Insulation, lights in some of the rooms, Gas and Electric meter.

•  Taking measurements the house or flat, conservatories and extensions.

•  Noting the construction of the walls and checking wall insulation.

•  Types of windows e.g. single / double glazed.

•  Checking the make and model of the boiler under EU SEDBUK regulations.

•  Pictures of Programmer, Room Thermostat, TRVs

•  Counting low energy bulbs, fire places, habitable rooms

•  Loft Insulation thickness

•  Pictures of Gas and Electric meters.