The need of energy conservation has increased in recent times. The
European Union has made it mandatory for residential and commercial
establishments to have EPC at the time of lease or sale.
In Surrey, these performance certificates are used to rate the
property based on the energy consumption. The assessors also guide the
clients with regards to energy savings, consumption and rate boosting.
Let’s see how.
Efficiency and consumption
The commercial EPC ratings are based on efficiency of energy used and
the environmental impact it causes. The assessor will check how the
power consumption is initiated in a property and what impact it does
have on overall environment when CO2 is emitted. In Surrey, when a
property is assessed, it is given a SAP rating score with high scores
demonstrating greater efficiency.
SAP efficiency ratings
The EPC Bands for SAP are mainly divided into 7 categories like A to G,
with A being the highest rating from 92 to 100 points, B having 81 to 91
points until further to G which has only 1 to 20 points. Ratings up to D
are considered fit according to the authorities with at least 55 SAP
points. It is estimated that more than 65% of domestic properties in the
UK qualify into this band. The cost is also reasonable for the
assessment undertaken.
Suggestions for improvements
Clients ask if these assessments do cost. Yes, they do but only around
40 – 80 pounds and the process takes only 3 hours to complete. The
professional assessors providing EPC in Surrey
suggest that improvements in materials such as boilers, cavity walls,
roof insulation, double glazing windows, LED lights etc may fetch from 2
points to 45 points in the ratings. Besides, affordable insulation is
always at hand for a home.
Cost friendly insulation
Speaking of insulations, it is suggested by commercial EPC
professionals that a simple insulation is not costly for a cavity wall
purpose. The same process undergoes for a home project where it can cost
anywhere from £ 100 to £ 280 for a homeowner.
Consult a professional assessor firm at your earliest in Surrey and other parts!
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