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An EPC (Energy Performance Certificate),is awarded by a Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA), following a Domestic Energy Assessment which takes about an hour at the property.
The DEA must:
Show photographic identity at the door,
Not move any of your belongings or 'be invasive' in any way.
Be Competent,Trained & Accredited by one of 8 National Accreditation Organisations. (NHER001769)
Take comprehensive photos & complete detailed Site Notes at the property
Use only Government Approved software and lodge EPC on Landmark register.
S/he must take photos of Loft Insulation, Heating System, Gas/Electric Meter, Thermostat, Heating Programmer, and external elevations of your home as a minimum. In addition the DEA must draw a sketch plan of each floor showing internal or external dimensions of the house,and finally must record the heating, lighting, glazing type in each room.
After the survey the DEA has to process the data, which awards a % grade and a A to G award, together with a report that makes recommendations based on the assessment. The software that awards the energy grading is controlled by LANDMARK, a Communities & Local Government (CLG) agency and only they can make recommendations based on the Assessors Input. This software is for Reduced Data SAP (RdSAP). The Average award for Cornwall is E Grade.
An EPC for a home, MUST NOW be commissioned BEFORE the home is marketed and is valid for 10 years.(Fine £200-£2000)
An EPC for a rental property and a Holiday Let is valid for up to 10 years.
There are many good reasons to use an Independent DEA for your Energy Performance Certificate:
- They are normally local and need to travel less using less fuel.
- They will have a better knowledge of the Cornish housing stock.
- They are local and therefore depend on word of mouth recommendation.
- You will own the EPC and are therefore free to change Estate Agent/s without being penalised.
- You can access and send the EPC to any Agent or Solicitor via pdf as many times as you wish as you own the Unique Property Ref. number (UPRN).
- You will be supporting the Cornish Independent DEAs not the Corporations.
Cornwall Home Energy Surveys can produce the EPC as well as Floorplans. Owner Vince Falco is independent, but can access as many other assessors as required for large rental portfolios via Devon & Cornwall Home Inspectors Association.
Charges £55 VAT FREE Tel 01872 553685
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