An Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) is required for any property leased or rented after October 1st 2008.
There are over 19,200* private rented homes within the City boundaries; on average a good DEA can survey 5 a day with accuracy and diligence.
That means a minimum of 16 full time DEA’s working flat out for a year! Supply and demand points to a shortage of DEA’s and increasing prices
Acting now can save you money
- The EPC will then be valid for 10 years.
It need not be expensive
- For example a 1 or 2 bedroom flat £65.00, 3 & 4 bedroom Terraced house £75.00 (no VAT)
- Representative sampling can reduce costs when identical properties are assessed. For example blocks of flats. Call for details
- Price negotiable for Property portfolios where access is available to multiple properties on the same day.
- Multiple occupancy properties can have a single EPC provided that the Facilities are shared. If a large house is divided into smaller bedsits then each one will need a separate certificate.
The Survey is none invasive and none destructive. On average a 3 bed semi will take 30-50 minutes on site to survey and the completed EPC is available to download within 24 hours. Minimum disruption to the tenants.
I provide a professional service that has high standards of accuracy, customer service and reliability.
What can I do to prepare?
If you intend to do any upgrading to your property it must be complete before the survey takes place.
· Make sure all light fittings where possible have Low Energy bulbs fitted.
· Loft insulation is a minimum of 150mm, 300mm is preferred
· Open fire places not in use are sealed
· Insulation to external walls either cavity or internal is better value than double glazing
· Make all certificates and paperwork for works done available for inspection without proof of improvements they cannot be recorded.
*Figures below supplied by Nottingham city council.
Pay-back time
(based on a 3 Bed Semi-detached house) |
| |
Cost |
Estimated saving per year |
Pay-back period (approx) |
Low energy light bulbs |
3.50 |
7 |
6 months |
Cylinder Jacket (DIY) |
12 |
20 |
7 months |
Radiator reflector |
29.50 |
45 |
8 months |
Loft insulation |
199 |
110 |
1.8 years |
Cavity wall insulation |
199 |
90 |
2.2 years |
Heating controls upgrade |
300 |
110 |
2.7 years |
Internal wall insulation |
1,800 |
300 |
6 years |
Double Glazing |
2.5K-5k |
20-30 |
70-125 years |
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