Domestic EPC

What is a Domestic EPC?

An EPC, or Energy Performance Certificate, tells you how efficient your property is as well as providing a carbon emissions rating. It considers the construction of the building as well as the heating system and any retrofitting of energy saving measures that has taken place like cavity wall and loft insulation.

Why do I need a Domestic EPC?

Since late 2008, it has been a legal requirement for a rental or marketed property to have an EPC. The EPC report gives the person who is buying or renting the property not only a view on its current energy rating, but the measures that can be installed to improve the energy efficiency, including things like the estimated savings these measures would achieve. An EPC can also allow you to access government grants (including ECO, RHI and FIT) to help fund energy saving measures.

EPC reports are valid for 10 years, so provided no major changes have taken place to the property, if there is an existing EPC on your home then you do not need a new one.

How long does an EPC take and what happens?

A domestic EPC takes between 30 mins – 60 minutes.
While at the property, the assessor requires evidence of all levels of current insulation. They will therefore need access to any loft spaces and see documentation proving insulation has been added where they cannot gain access – such as beneath the floor.

Why Choose Castle EPC for your EPC?

We have been producing EPCs for over 10 years. We are experienced accessors who can help you meet the minimum standards for renting your property as well as accessing the renewable heat incentive and feed in tariff. We will visit your property to your convenience and send you your report within 24 hours. Just call us to make an appointment 07709861302