EPC Coventry

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epcHome is an EPC provider carrying out EPCs in Coventry and surrounding areas. If you’re renting or selling a property, then you’ll need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) carried out by a qualified Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA)

We work hard to ensure getting an EPC in the Coventry area is as easy and low cost as possible.

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What is An EPC?

The energy efficiency of a house is reflected on a 3-5 page statement known as an EPC or Energy Performance Certificate. This document is actually required when selling or renting a dwelling. It rates the energy performance of properties from an “A” the best, to a “G” the worst.

Your EPC also shows what energy saving improvements could be made by providing a list of recommendations, as well as an idea of costs and the expected money savings that would be made.

Coventry energy assessors are accredited and registered to produce your EPC. To produce the EPC, the assessor must visit the property to obtain the information. This information is entered into approved software which then produces your domestic Energy Performance Certificate.

Why Do I Need an EPC?

A great deal of energy is wasted in domestic homes. This is why the Government has laid down targets to reduce this. This is the reason the EPC was created. It is a legal document that must be provided by the seller to the new owner giving a summary of the energy efficiency of the property. An EPC is also required to be given to the new tenant of a rental property.

The EPC is normally given to the new resident by the solicitor, letting agents, or estate agent. We cover all of Coventry and by law all rented properties must have a valid epc with at least an energy rating of at least an “E”. We can also give advice on how to improve the energy performance rating of your building in Coventry.

At epcHome we make getting an EPC in Coventry, simple quick and cheap. We also give you some tips in getting your EPC to show the best representation of your property. Within 2 or 3 days your EPC will be emailed to you. It will also be lodged on to the national register and will then be available for your solicitor or estate agent to view and download online.

How To Get A Domestic EPC

Booking your EPC in Coventry is easy:

Click the BOOK AN EPC button below.
Select an available date and time slot
Give us your name and the address requiring the EPC
No upfront payment, pay on the day.
If you prefer you can always call us to book. Call free on 0800 046 7345

That’s it, your EPC is booked. You will receive an email confirmation and a text reminder a day before the visit.

You can cancel with a full refund if you cancel before 24 hours of the visit.

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Sap Calculations Coventry

Sap calculations are required for all new built properties, dwelling change of use and overglazed extensions. We’ll get your project passed with building control. Get in touch.

Commercial Energy Performance Certificate Coventry

You’ll need a commercial EPC if the property is not a domestic resident. Please get in touch for expert advice and a competitive quote.

Here we will answer your most common questions asked about the EPC.

What Properties Do Not Require An EPC?

Industrial sites and non-residential agricultural buildings that use little energy.

Residential buildings that are used for less than 4 months of the year.

Places of worship.

Stand-alone buildings (of less than 50 m2 )

Temporary buildings that will be used for less than two years.

Listed buildings.

What Is Penalty For Not Having An EPC?

A set penalty charge of £200 can be given for failure to comply in the following instances: on sale or rent the owner or landlord failed to make a valid domestic EPC available free of charge to the would-be buyer or tenant at the earliest opportunity.

Is It Possible To Let A Property Without An EPC?

The simple answer is No. From April 2020 all rental homes need to have a valid EPC registered on the EPC register. To legally rent a property the energy rating of the EPC has to be at least an “E”, or the property must have a valid exemption.

The EPC rates a property from A 100 (the most efficient) to G 0 ( the least efficient). The average UK property is a D60. Rental properties must be at the least an E rating. If it is not an E then the landlord will have to carry out some of the recommendations on the EPC to improve the rating. If an E rating can not be achieved, then an exemption can be applied for by going to the Government website and applying for an exemption on the PRS register.

Is There A Minimum EPC rating to Let A Property?

The minimum EPC rating for rental is an ‘E’. The EPC rates the property from A, the best to G, the lowest. Dwellings rated F or G, from April 2020, cannot legally be let. Energy-efficient improvements will have to be made, or a valid exemption applied for.

Can An EPC Fail?

Simply no. The EPC is not a pass or fail. Having said that, various 3rd parties may require the EPC have a certain rating before they choose to continue. An example would be a financial institution lending funds against a rental property, might require the EPC is at least an “E”.

What Does EPC E Mean?

The EPC will rate the property either A,B,C,D,E,F, or G. An E rating is the legal minimum a property can be in order to rent out. Also, it is getting to be the baseline requested by banks when lending funds against a home.

It’s not to say you won’t be able to borrow the funds if it is below an E, however there will probably be added conditions in the arrangement.

What Happens If An EPC Runs Out During A Tenancy?

It would simply need to be renewed. Under the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard, all rental properties need to have a valid EPC of at least an E rating or higher. All EPCs are lodged on a national register at epcregister.com. The EPC will be valid for a further 10 years.

Is An EPC A Legal Requirement?

Indeed, an EPC is a legal requirement for all rental properties and homes which are being sold as well as all newly built properties. By law, the inbound occupant must be given an EPC.

Can You Market A Home Without Having An EPC?

Yes a property may be advertised without having an EPC subject to one having been commissioned to be done within seven days. If after making all reasonable efforts one can not be acquired within that period, then a further 21 days is permitted to obtain one.

Are All Listed Buildings Exempt From An EPC?

All listed buildings are exempt from needing an EPC. A listed building is one as being defined in the database of Historic England as a listed building. The list is available at https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/

How Much Is An EPC?

The price of an EPC is typically in the range of £50 – £120. This is determined by size of property and location. Usually it will be cheaper if going straight to a certified Assessor rather than using a 3rd party for instance an Estate Agent or a marketing company.

Can You Evict A Tenant Without An EPC?

If the tenancy commenced or was renewed after 1 October 2015, a landlord cannot evict using a section 21 notice (no fault eviction) if they have not provided the tenant with an Energy Performance Certficate. If an EPC is subsequently obtained, a time period of 8 weeks would need to pass before applying for a section 21 notice.

As well as the EPC the tenant will have had to be also provided with a gas safety certificate and a copy of the government guide “How to rent”. The “How to Rent” guide can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-rent

Landlords are always advised to get correct legal advice to ensure all paperwork is presented to the courts correctly.

Is An EPC A Legal Requirement When Renting?

From April 2020, all properties for rental will need to have a valid EPC on the EPC register. The EPC rates the energy efficiency of a property from A-G. For rental, the EPC has to be a minimum rating of an E, unless a valid exemption has been applied for.