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Domestic Energy Assessments & Energy Performance Certificates Services
Building Compliance Testing can provide Residential EPC’s. EPC stands for Energy Performance Certificate. Residential or Domestic EPCs were introduced by the European Union (EU) initiative (Directive 2002/92/EC – EPBD) to help improve energy efficiency across all the member states. A Residential EPC is mandatory for residential properties when being sold or let.
Along with EPC’s we can provide a full suite of energy and retrofit advice.
If your project requires a Energy Performance Certificate, feel free to reach out to us at 01621 493594 or visiting our contact page. Building Compliance Testing commits to providing a quote within 24 hours. Upon acceptance we can dispatch a tester to your site within 48 hours for Domestic Energy Assessment in London and Home Counties. Secure Expert Professional EPC services today by booking with us.
An Energy Performance Certificate EPC measures the energy efficiency of a property on a scale of A-G. Energy Performance Certificates were introduced in England and Wales in 2007 and are a legal requirement for a building to be sold, let or constructed. Once obtained, an EPC is valid for 10 years.
The Certificate also tells you, on a scale of A-G, about the impact the home has on the environment.
Better-rated homes should have less impact through Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions. The average property in the UK is in bands D-E for both ratings. The Certificate includes recommendations on ways to improve the home’s energy efficiency to save you money and help the environment.
A Residential EPC rating will depend on:
- The amount of energy used per m²
- The level of carbon dioxide emissions (given in tonnes per year)
When the Residential EPC is lodged, a RRN number will be created, which is located on the top right hand side of the certificate. The certificate can be searched for independently by any prospective buyer or occupier on the non-domestic registry website (https://www.gov.uk/find-energy-certificate)
If you are unsure whether your Property requires a Residential EPC, our energy assessors can review your case providing advice.
The government passed legislation that states anyone wishing to sell their property must have ordered or possess an EPC when the property goes on the market. Your estate agent is required to upload this EPC within 28 days of the sale’s commencement date. There is currently no minimum EPC rating required for the sale of a property, unlike if you intend to rent the property. An EPC is required for the transaction to be completed when selling – therefore this includes transferring a property from a pension fund or passing property to your relatives etc.
The government passed legislation that states anyone wishing to sell their property must have ordered or possess an EPC when the property goes on the market. Your estate agent is required to upload this EPC within 28 days of the sale’s commencement date. There is currently no minimum EPC rating required for the sale of a property, unike if you intend to rent the property. An EPC is required for the transaction to be completed when selling – therefore this includes transferring a property from a pension fund or passing property to your relatives etc.