Domestic EPCs in Aylesbury and Buckinghamshire
At MPS, we provide comprehensive Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) services for domestic properties in Aylesbury and across Buckinghamshire. An EPC is a crucial document required when selling or renting out a property, providing a rating that indicates the property’s energy efficiency.
Domestic Energy Performance Certificates
When selling or renting out a property you need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for this instead of SAP we use the Reduced Data Standard Assessment Procedure (RdSAP) which is a non-invasive form of assessing a dwelling. We use the assumptions of building regulations of the time the property was built unless there is visual evidence or certificates. This requires a site visit and access to all the rooms in the property, the assessor will be looking at the boiler, roof insulation, walls, glazing, lighting and water heating systems.
Why Do we Need EPC's
Since January 2008 all dwellings that are marketed for sale or to rent require an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
EPCs have been introduced to help improve the energy efficiency of buildings. Buildings produce nearly half of the UK’s carbon emissions. That’s almost twice that of cars and planes. The way a building is constructed, insulated, heated, ventilated and the type of fuel used, all contribute to its carbon emissions. The EPC provides ‘A’ to ‘G’ ratings for the building, with ‘A’ being the most energy efficient and ‘G’ being the least, with the average to date being ‘D’.
Accredited energy assessors produce EPCs alongside an associated report which suggests improvements to make a building more energy efficient.
Despite what you may have read or heard in the media, it is not compulsory to carry out any improvements as a result of the EPC. They merely provide recommendations. However, as energy prices have doubled in the last five years these recommendations are becoming more and more pertinent.
Let us give you two examples of recently produced EPC’s
A brand new four-bedroom detached house total area 153m2. Cost for heating, lighting and hot water – £528.00/yr. Co2 emitted 2.9 tonnes/yr
A two-bedroom semi-detached house built in 1850 total area 82m2. Cost for heating, lighting and hot water – £1018.00/yr. Co2 emitted 6.8 tonnes/yr
Apart from the additional harm to the environment that’s twice as much money for a house half the size! By implementing the changes suggested in the EPC the second house could save £537.00/yr and reduce their Co2 emissions by 49%
Why Choose MPS for Your EPC Needs?
At MPS, we offer efficient, reliable EPC services for domestic properties in Aylesbury and the surrounding local area. Our qualified assessors ensure accurate results and provide valuable insights to help you optimise your property's energy performance.
Contact Us Today
Contact the team at MPS today to discuss your domestic EPC requirements in Aylesbury and across Buckinghamshire. We’re here to help you ensure your property meets current EPC standards and achieve a more energy-efficient future.