The EPC Survey
The Assessment & the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
An assessor will visit the property to carry out a survey on its energy efficiency. A certificate will then be produced and provided to the client, usually within 48 hours of the property survey.
Access arrangements
If the property is occupied we will contact the occupiers to arrange a mutually convenient time for the survey to take place. If it is unoccupied then we can collect keys from the owner, tenant or agent and carry out the survey unaccompanied.
The Energy survey
The survey usually takes approximately 1 hour on an averaged size property. It is non-intrusive, meaning there will be no disturbance to the fabric of the property. Our assessor will:
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Show their Identity Cards prior to carrying out reports;
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Take detailed measurements of the property;
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Collect data to help establish the age and construction of the original building and extensions;
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Where necessary and access allows, inspect the roof space to identify and measure any insulation present;
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Collect detailed information on the heating systems, lighting, glazing and ventilation within the property;
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Assess any other energy related features such as cavity wall insulation, solar panels or wind systems;
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Take photographs of the interior (Boilers, Heating controls, Hot water storage vessels, etc) and exterior of the property to be used as evidence for the survey.