Low cost supplier for level 3 and level 4 non-domestic EPCs; UK wide for new buildings; Norfolk and neighbouring areas for existing properties.
Summary of Professional Services Offered:
- sign off building emissions calculations for Building Control officers
- produce accredited Energy Performance Certificates for buildings
- professional guidance on compliance with the Building Regulations Part L
- tested and certified to ensure a consistently high level of service
- undertake regular professional development to ensure ongoing knowledge and high quality service
How much does an Energy Performance Certificate cost?
Fees for an EPC depend upon the size of the building and the complexity of its building services. A site survey of the building is nearly always required.
The most competitive fees can be offered where a full set of scale drawings are available, as this reduces the work involved for the survey. Drawings in Autocad format can be emailed to us.
If drawings are not available for the premises, then we would request the gross internal floor area of the building, the number of storeys, the number of rooms, the types of rooms, and the types of building services.
Please make contact for further guidance, or to arrange a quotation.
Overview of Non Domestic Energy Performance Certificates
From 6 April 2008, Energy Performance Certificates began to be rolled out for new buildings. Initially, only new buildings with a floor area exceeding 10,000 square metres were affected. However, certificates became mandatory for all buildings on 1 October 2008. This also includes all existing buildings when placed on the market for sale or for lease.
Who can provide Energy Performance Certificates?
Only accredited persons can produce and issue an EPC.
To check the credentials of any assessor, use the assessor search engine within the Non-Domestic Energy Performance Certificate Register web site. From the options, select the appropriate EPC level for the building in question, and enter the assessor's surname.
Which EPC Level is appropriate?
In the commercial building sector, Energy Performance Certificates and Energy Assessors are graded according to three levels: Level 3, Level 4, and Level 5.
EPC Level 3 is applicable for most existing small buildings with simple building services. Please note that a Level 3 Assessor is not permitted to issue an EPC for any new building.
EPC Level 4 is required for buildings with moderately complex building services, including most types of air conditioning systems. Most Level 4 Assessors are also accredited to issue an EPC for new buildings.
EPC Level 5 is required for fewer than 10% of new and existing commercial buildings, typically properties with highly complex building services, industrial processes, or control systems.
The size of the building is not particularly relevant.
Please make contact for further advice.
Energy Performance Certificate Format
The EPC format is broadly similar to the labels provided with domestic appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines.
An EPC is always accompanied by a recommendation report that lists measures (such as low and zero carbon generating systems, or improved standards of insulation) to raise the energy rating of the building. The certificate also includes information about the energy rating that could be achieved if all the recommendations were implemented
What types of circumstances require an Energy Performance Certificate?
When the construction of a new building is complete, the builder (or person responsible for the construction) must obtain an Energy Performance Certificate and provide it to the building owner. This is a duty under Building Regulations. An Energy Performance Certificate is also required if (a) an existing building is sold or rented out; (b) a building is converted into fewer or more units; or (c) there are changes to the heating, hot water provision or air conditioning/ ventilation services.
