If you're a homeowner or a landlord in the UK, it's important that you comply fully with Building Regulations to ensure your property is energy efficient. Obtaining a Domestic Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a mandatory requirement and Falcon Energy are your go-to experts for managing and distributing energy performance certificates for homeowners and landlords in Horsham, Crawley, Billingshurst and surrounding areas within West Sussex.
If you're looking for a domestic EPC for your property, get in touch with our team today on 01403 253439.
What is an EPC energy assessment?
An EPC or energy performance certificate is a rating a property is given based on how energy efficient it is. It's rated on a scale of A-G, with A being the best and G being the worst. A good rating on your EPC is attractive to potential buyers or tenants to your property, as it means lower energy bills.
An EPC is valid for 10 years and offers insight into areas in which your property can be updated in order to improve energy efficiency.
Energy Performance Certificates for Landlords
It's against the law to let or lease a residential property that doesn't meet minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES). All existing and new tenancies must have an EPC rating of E or higher in order to be let out to tenants. If your property's energy efficiency rating doesn't meet MEES, then you can be issued with non-compliance fines.
At Falcon Energy, we work with landlords across Sussex and Surrey to produce EPC's and energy reports that help you get your property up to standards. Not only are we qualified energy assessors, we also have a wealth of expert knowledge that can help you improve your score.
Energy Performance Certificates for Homeowners
If you're selling your home then you'll need a valid EPC, as this is a legal requirement to provide to any prospective buyers. This will give potential buyers an insight into the energy efficiency of the property and any future works that may need to be undertaken in order to improve the property's energy performance certificate.
Our fully qualified energy assessors for domestic EPC ratings can help you obtain this legal requirement quickly and easily. Get in touch today to discuss your requirements and book an appointment with our team.
Why Choose Falcon Energy For Domestic EPC's?
With years of experience and a team of skilled experts, Falcon Energy not only understands the importance of a domestic EPC but we know the significance of convenience, cost and professionalism. That's why every effort will be made to ensure our work is quick, efficient and the least disruption as possible is brought to you.
By choosing us, you can rest assured you'll be working alongside a team that's not only highly experienced and capable of a range of energy efficiency services but also professionals that keep abreast of government regulations and standards. We'll go above and beyond to not only provide in-depth reports and evidence but come up with innovative, cost effective solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
An EPC is an Energy Performance Certificate and is required for all homes, bought, sold or rented in the UK.
The certificate shows how energy efficient a property is and the potential energy efficiency that could be achieved, along with recommendations on how to improve. These scores are marked on the certificate as ‘current’ and ‘potential’.
Depending on the results, a property will be given a rating from A to G; A being the most efficient and G the least. The report includes recommendations on how to reduce carbon emissions.
| EPC Band | Energy Efficiency Rating |
| A | 92-100 SAP points (Most efficient) |
| B | 81-91 SAP points |
| C | 69-80 SAP points |
| D | 55-68 SAP points |
| E | 39-54 SAP points |
| F | 21-38 SAP points |
| G | 1-20 SAP points (Least efficient) |
A qualified Energy Assessor will visit the property and carry out an energy survey lasting up to one hour, at a time convenient to you and your tenants. During this time the assessor will examine the performance of loft insulation, boilers, hot water tanks, radiators, windows for double glazing, open fireplaces, solar panels and all key items of energy use.
Precise measurements of conservatories and extensions will also be taken and heat loss through the roof will be assessed. Each aspect will be awarded a score which totals up to your final EPC rating.
See the ‘What is an EPC?’ guide from the Government for more information or contact us with any queries you might have.
On 1st April 2018, a minimum rating for all new lets and renewals of tenancies for properties rented out in the private sector was introduced. It states landlords need to ensure their properties have a minimum rating of E on an EPC. In April 2020, this new law was extended to all existing tenancies.
The fine for breaching this law is a civil penalty of up to £5,000, unless there is an applicable exemption (eg. a listed building).
Since 1st April 2016 it has been regulated that tenants can apply for consent to carry out energy efficiency improvements on rented properties in the private sector.
Once you receive the report and have made the minimum energy rating requirement (if applicable), you do not have to act on the recommendations. However, doing so will likely make your property more appealing to sell or rent and will save you money on energy whilst you’re the owner.
To emphasise this, the recommendations report includes detailed estimates of energy savings based on suggested improvements, the score you could potentially achieve and the cost savings per year on fuel.
Contact a qualified energy assessor like Falcon Energy in your area and arrange a date for a site survey to take place. Assessors will need access to your loft and any conservatories to complete the inspection.
Commercial properties have their own Commercial EPC, known as an SBEM, that needs to be arranged whether you’re selling, renting or building a commercial property. If multiple buildings make up a site they will likely require their own individual EPCs.
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If you'd like to arrange an EPC assessment and find out more about our services, call Falcon Energy on 01403 253439 or email info@falconenergy.co.uk.
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