Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the purpose of an EPC?
A. The Energy Performance Certificate is a new legal requirement which tells the potential buyers of your property how energy efficient your home is. The energy efficiency rating is a measure of the overall efficiency of a home and is represented on a scale of A-G , with ‘A’ being the highest score and ‘G’ being the lowest. The higher the rating the more energy efficient the home is and the lower the fuel bills will be.

You can find out more about the EPC at www.homeinformationpack.gov.uk

Q. How long will the survey take?
A. We will normally be on site for approximately one hour. The calculations are completed at our office and the Certificate will be usually produced within 24 hours.

Q. Will I need to be at home when the surveyor arrives?
A. Yes it would be preferable if you are at home as we will need to ask a few simple questions. We will also need access to all areas of your home, including the main heating boiler and loft area (if practically possible).

Q. What is included in the Energy Performance Certificate?
A. The Certificate will look broadly similar to a certificate on a refrigerator. Its purpose is to record in a clear unambiguous format, how energy efficient the home is as a building. Using colour charts, the EPC records the current rating and compares this with potential rating at which the owner should aim.

Q. Who can produce the Energy Certificate?
A. The Energy Performance Certificate can only be completed by qualified and licensed Domestic Energy Assessors or Home Inspectors.

Q. Does the Energy Performance Certificate need to be completed before a property is marketed?
A. The Certificate must have at least been commissioned before the property can legally be marketed and must be attached to the written details supplied by the estate agent as soon as possible after marketing.

Q. Who has access and permission to view the Energy Performance Certificate?  

A.Permission to view the contents of an Energy Performance Certificate by estate agents or prospective buyers must be given by the owner of the pack

Telephone: 01394 276379 Mobile: 07876 233742 Email: info@energy-solutions-ltd.co.uk