Introduced on August 1st, 2007, EPC certificates are a requirement across Britain. This shouldn’t stress you though, despite all the terminology getting yours sorted is actually pretty straightforward, and relatively inexpensive. Here’s why you need an EPC in London.
First off, what is an EPC? Energy performance certificates (EPCs) are a legal requirement for all properties in the UK, both commercial and domestic. Detailing the energy efficiency and C02 emissions for any given property, EPCs give a property a rating for ‘A’ to ‘G’, with ‘A’ being the best, and most environmentally friendly.
Having a high rating isn’t just great for the environment either, meaning it’s also great for your wallet too. Homes and properties utilising modern efficiency features such as loft insulation, wall cavity insulation, modern heating systems or solar panels can expect a high EPC rating and low bills to boot.
Everyone needs an EPC survey doing, regardless of whether you’re a domestic property owner or a commercial, your property need an energy performance certificate. The risks attached to failing to get one are a costly hassle; fines, legal trouble and the inability to sell or let your property make going without an EPC totally untenable. However, it’s not all doom and gloom, getting an EPC survey done in London has never been easier.
With numerous reputable, reliable companies out there performing energy performance certificate surveys, there’s absolutely no need to stress. A company can come in, carry out the survey, and be out of your hair within a day, and not only that, but surveys themselves are very safe for your home.
They are complete non-invasive, and don’t require any kind of drilling or damaging your property. It’s all very high tech, and takes into account all the details of the property, such as double or triple glazing, loft or cavity insulation, boiler models, all the different elements of a property that have a bearing on energy usage, efficiency, and C02 emissions.
Once you have an EPC it’s all smooth sailing! Depending on your grading, you could have new targets and goals to aim for to improve efficiency and greenness, allowing you to chip away at your heating and energy bills. On top of that you’re now free to sell or let your property!
