Energy Performance Certificates EPCs Liverpool, Wirral, St Helens and Southport.

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for properties on Merseyside

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) were introduced to grade properties on their energy efficiency and environmental impact. They form part of the Home Information Pack that is now required to sell any residential property in England and Wales.

An Energy Performance Certificate can be produced by either a Home Inspector or a Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA).

For energy efficiency properties are graded A to G, with A being the most efficient. Therefore the higher up the scale, the more efficient the property, which should translate to lower fuel bills.

The Environmental Impact Rating is also rated A to G, with A having the least impact. The higher up the scale the less impact a property will have on the environment though carbon dioxide emissions (CO2 emissions).

The image below shows the scales for both ratings - you will notice that they are very similar to the energy efficiency raings shown on new electrical appliances:

It is estimated that most properties in the UK will currently fall into the D to E bands for both ratings but the certificate does suggest ways in which the home owner can improve their property's energy efficiency. Implementing these recommendations should reduce the home owner's fuel bills and also contribute to helping the environment. The Energy Performance Certificate should distinguish between costly and cheaper recommendations.

More costly recommendations would include a new central heating system (or boiler) and double glazing. Cheaper recommendations would include an insulating jacket for the hot water tank; loft insulation that is at least 250mm thick; cavity wall insulation and low energy light bulbs. Each of these would show a marked improvement in the average home owners enery spend for a relatively small outlay.

Liverpool DEA - Energy Assessors for EPCs

Energy Performance Certificate Specialists

• Any size property ONLY £49 (no hidden extras and NO VAT payable)
• Flexible appointment times - weekend appointments at no extra cost
• Same day appointments available, please call to check availability
• EPCs usually emailed the same day
• Appointments can be arranged directly with the owner, tenant or estate agent

Liverpool DEA specialise in EPCs for Rental and Estate Agent Markets. Coverage area: Liverpool, Wirral, Whiston, Runcorn and throughout Greater Merseyside.

Telephone: 0845 301 1543 or 0754 2091363
Website: www.LiverpoolDEA.co.uk
Email: Enquiries@LiverpoolDEA.co.uk

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Attention Merseyside landlords - Landlord EPCs

Since October 2008 an EPC has been required for rented properties when the property is marketed for new tenants. They will not be required where the landlord and tenant are renewing an existing tenancy agreement. An Energy Performance Certificate for rented property could remain valid for up to ten years.

Visit our Home Information Pack page.