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If you are lucky enough to live in OX28 we can provide you with a new EPC for your property from £55 for a property of up to 3 bedrooms. Don’t delay though, government changes to how EPC’s are prepared are set to increase the time it will take to produce an EPC and prices will have to rise.
Main Features of our EPC Service
- Local Expertise: Serving Witney, Oxfordshire, with an in-depth understanding of the area’s specific energy needs.
- Certified Excellence: Government-certified energy assessor listed on the official EPC register, ensuring credibility and compliance.
- Tailored Solutions: Providing personalized energy performance certificates tailored to your property’s unique requirements.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring full compliance with all regulations for both rental and sales properties, giving you peace of mind.
- Professional Assurance: Fully qualified, accredited, and insured energy assessor guaranteeing reliability and professionalism.
- Transparent Pricing: Offering fair and competitive pricing structures for all types of properties, ensuring affordability without compromising quality.
- Direct Service Advantage: Enjoy the convenience of direct service, eliminating middlemen and avoiding unnecessary booking fees.
- Accessible Location: Conveniently located near you, making it easy to access our services whenever you need them.
What is an EPC
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a document that provides information about the energy efficiency of a property. It is designed to help property owners, tenants, and buyers understand the energy performance of buildings and make informed decisions about energy usage and potential improvements.
Here’s a more detailed explanation of what an EPC typically includes:
- Energy Efficiency Rating: The EPC assigns a rating to the property based on its energy efficiency. This rating is presented on a scale from A to G, with A being the most energy-efficient and G being the least.
- Estimated Energy Costs: The certificate also includes an estimate of the energy costs associated with the property, taking into account factors such as heating, hot water, lighting, and ventilation.
- Recommendations for Improvements: EPCs often include recommendations for improving the energy efficiency of the property. These recommendations may range from simple, low-cost measures like installing energy-efficient light bulbs to more significant upgrades such as improving insulation or upgrading heating systems.
- Details of the Assessment: The EPC includes information about the assessor who conducted the assessment, as well as details about the property, such as its size, construction type, and heating system.
- Validity Period: EPCs in the UK are valid for 10 years
Overall, an EPC provides valuable information about a property’s energy performance and helps stakeholders identify opportunities to reduce energy consumption, lower energy bills, and decrease carbon emissions. It is a legal requirement when selling
Improving your EPC rating
Here’s a list of simple improvements that homeowners can make to potentially improve their EPC rating:
- Upgrade Insulation: Adding or improving insulation in the loft, walls, and floors can significantly reduce heat loss and improve energy efficiency.
- Upgrade Boiler: Installing a newer, more energy-efficient boiler can lead to considerable savings on heating bills and improve the overall energy performance of the home.
- Double Glazing: Upgrading to double or triple-glazing windows can enhance insulation and reduce heat loss, thereby improving energy efficiency.
- Draught Proofing: Sealing gaps around doors, windows, and pipes can prevent draughts and heat loss, improving comfort and energy efficiency.
- Energy-Efficient Lighting: Switching to energy-efficient LED bulbs can reduce electricity consumption for lighting and improve the EPC rating.
- Renewable Energy Sources: Installing solar panels or other renewable energy systems can generate clean energy and potentially increase the EPC rating.
- Thermostat Controls: Installing a programmable thermostat or smart heating controls can help optimize heating usage and improve energy efficiency.
- Efficient Appliances: Upgrading old appliances to energy-efficient models with high Energy Star ratings can reduce energy consumption and improve the EPC rating.
- Water Efficiency: Installing water-saving devices such as low-flow taps, showerheads, and toilets can reduce water usage and improve the overall efficiency of the home.
- Ventilation Improvement: Ensuring proper ventilation with extractor fans or mechanical ventilation systems can help maintain indoor air quality and improve energy efficiency.
About Us
Our assessor is a fully qualified Domestic Energy Assessor with full Professional Indemnity Insurance. We perform EPC’s in an around Oxford, Witney and West Oxfordshire.
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