Residential

A Domestic EPC is required for all homes when built, rented or sold. It is the legal duty of the seller or landlord to obtain an EPC prior to the property being offered for sale or to let.

EPCs are produced using standard methods and assumptions about energy usage so that the energy efficiency of one building can easily be compared with another building of the same type. This allows prospective purchasers or tenants to see information on the energy efficiency and carbon emissions from the building so they can consider energy efficiency and fuel costs as part of their investment.

The certificate shows the asset rating of the building assessed on an A-G scale with ‘A’ being the most energy efficient meaning lower fuel bills and ‘G’ being the least energy efficient . The certificate will also show the building's environmental impact by indicating its carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions.

A recommendation report accompanies the certificate and provides practical advice which may be taken to reduce the amount of energy consumed. A rating is given illustrating what could be achieved if all the recommendations were implemented.

Domestic EPCs form a mandatory part of a Home Information Pack (HIP) which is prepared when selling a home. We are able to provide quotations on HIPS.

Domestic EPCs are valid for 3 years for purchase and 10 years for rental.