Residential Energy
Performance Certificates (EPC)
With our national coverage of fully qualified
domestic energy assessors for residential energy performance
certificates and non-domestic energy assessors for commercial
Energy Performance Certificate's (EPC) the provision of certificates
within 48 hours is now a part of our service. However we have
managed to insure that our prices still remain one of the
most competitive within the market place.
All our technical managers have extensive knowledge of the
building industry, so you can rest assured they can help you
attain your Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) with the
minimal of fuss. Government legislation now requires all homes,
commercial properties and public buildings; being sold, built
or leased to make available an energy performance certificate
to prospective purchasers or tenants.
Our experience within the construction industry has given
us the knowledge to offer exceptional advice. We are a UKAS
accredited company so you can rest assured we offer an ongoing
professional service. We have built our reputation on:
• excellent service
• quick delivery
• flexibility to meet individual customers' needs
Our advice is free so call one of our senior technical
managers/engineers on:
07775 623464 or 07967 233836
The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is similar to the
certificates found on many domestic appliances.
A Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for a building gives
the building an asset rating based on its energy efficiency.
Data is collected by the domestic energy assessor such as
floor area, construction, insulation, heating and lighting
and inputted into a management software programme. Certain
assumptions are made on how the home is used by the occupiers.
The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) produced will give
the building a rating from A to G. An A rating shows it's
very efficient, meaning lower fuel bills, while G is inefficient,
meaning higher fuel bills. The Energy Performance Certificate
(EPC) will also show the building's environmental impact by
indicating its carbon-dioxide emissions.
The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) will also show recommendations
as to how the property could be made more energy and cost
efficient. The Potential ratings included within the Energy
Survey indicate the effects of each recommendation.
A Energy Performance Certificate provides an energy rating
for a building which is based on the performance potential
of that building. Services such as lighting, heating and ventilation)
are taken into account as well as the way in which these services
are controlled. The now industry standardised A - G energy
rating given on the certificate will reflect the intrinsic
energy performance standard of the building relative to a
benchmark. This rating could then be used by potential buyers
or tenants to make comparisons between properties. The commercial
Energy Performance Certificate is accompanied by a secondary
report that provides recommendations on how the energy performance
of the building could be enhanced, together with an indication
of the payback period. These recommendations are provided
in four categories relating to the payback period.
Like residential assessments APT-EPC assessors are trained
to the highest of standards to assess the recommendation report
and amend recommendations where appropriate. This makes the
report much more suitable to your specific needs. Our experience
in commercial property and energy assessment methods allows
us to offer the very best and most up to date information.
How much can you save by improving energy efficiency
We all think we have done enough to improve our homes, but
how many of us have? And when it comes to the crunch, just
how much can be saved and how? let’s have a look at
how much can be saved in the average home across a number
of simple and inexpensive areas of improvement.
Insulation
Insulating a home is simple and essential as heat escapes
via many different ways. Windows, doors and walls are all
susceptible to heat loss, and insulating these areas effectively
can bring surprising savings in the home.
Take the popular route of cavity wall insulation; this is
relatively inexpensive these days as it is a routine procedure,
and it can save in excess of £100 in a year. Given the
purchase price, the home owner should see it pay for itself
in three years. Insulating ones loft to a greater degree is
another simple and cost effective measure, and given that
it saves around approx £100 annually for the average
house can easily recoup the initial expenditure in a couple
of years.
Fitting double glazing is often cited as an expensive method
of improving efficiency, though it can save £40 yearly,
while simply draught proofing those areas where cold spots
seem to live can see saving of over £30 and the cost
recouped in just three years.
Another accurate way of improving energy efficiency would
be undertaking a smoke pressurisation Test, this would quickly
find all areas of potential air leakage through the buildings
envelope, and this can reduce heating costs by approx 40%.
If you want to find out more about this service please contact
us now at apt@aptenergyperformancecertificates.co.uk
All of these measures are simple and can be done quickly
and at little expense, and all add to the energy efficiency
of a home without any doubt at all.
Other energy saving advice
It is not only insulating the structure of the house that
can save money; effectively lagging a hot water tank can result
in some impressive savings, with costs recovered in just a
year.
Improving or replacing old and outdated devices is also worthy
of consideration; a new central heating boiler, for example,
can save as much as £200 in a year and the outlay be
recovered in five years. Modern boilers are supremely efficient
and an up to date condensing combi-boiler is certainly something
one should be looking at in terms of improving the home’s
energy efficiency.
Much has been written of late regarding energy efficient
light bulbs, and much is scaremongering of a surprising nature.
The newest versions are very efficient, reach full power almost
instantly and are no more expensive than the traditional bulb;
what’s more, fitting them across the board has been
shown to save a notable amount of money, with £10 a
year cited in many quarters.
Switching appliances off stand-by, keeping doors and windows
closed and hanging heavier curtains in winter are all common
sense approaches to increasing ones energy efficiency, and
if it saves money then it must be a good thing. For very little
effort one can induce savings of a serious nature.
Alongside trying to reduce consumption one should look at
reducing your energy bills and expenditure, uSwitch.com is
one of the comparison sites which can help you make comparisons
with suppliers and often save you substantial amounts on your
gas and electric bills.
If you require individualised information related to the
energy efficiency of your property, there is no reason why
you cannot commission an Energy Performance Certificate and
follow the recommendations found within it, contact us now
at apt@aptenergyperformancecertificates.co.uk
for more information
We carry out hundreds of projects per year and guarantee
to be professional, reliable, helpful and very competitive;
we offer a last minute service at no extra cost, and we also
undertake weekend working both on Saturday and Sunday in order
to meet your out of hours testing requirements.
We offer a nationwide service offering a single supplier for
all of your regional offices and projects.
Most of our clients, who use us for the first time, continue
to use our services because of our
proactive consultancy and testing service. This proactive
approach has led to nationwide agreements with some of the
top UK Contractors, which allows them to benefit from even
more competitive rates.
Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) - Further Information
If you have any questions or queries please
don’t hesitate to contact us:
By Mobile - 07967 233836 & 0777 562 3464 (available 7am to 8pm)
By Fax - 01582 896 709
By E-mail - apt@aptenergyperformancecertificates.co.uk
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