FAQ
- When I can advertise my proeprty?
If you do not have an EPC you can not display legally. Once you have booked in and an energy assessor is on the way to your property you don't need to wait. Our assessor can assess the property and issue certificate within 48 hours of assessment.
- Do I need epc for commercial property?
Yes. Any property which is on the sale or listed for rent. It requires an epc unless it is exampted.
- How can I check if I have an EPC?
You can visit epc register and search for your address. If your address is diplayed in the list you have an epc. Simply click and download it. If it is too old than look for any changes you have made after the epc was issued then it is highly recommended to have it again.
- What happens If I don't get an EPC?
EPC is a legal requirement before you market any property. If you don't get the epc then you may be fined upto £5000.
- What is EPC register?
EPC register is a cerntral register where all the epc's are stored for life time even they are expired. Once a 16 digit UPRN is issued it will stay there for life time unless you do it again.
- Do I need to pay again?
No once you have paid, our assessor will visit the property and you will get your certificate by email with a link to the national epc register.
- How much it cost to have an epc certificate?
Epc cost depends on the type and size of the property. Some properties need more work than it look actually. You can check your quick quote here.
- What happens in EPC survey?
Epc survey is simple and important. Our energy assessor will take notes of all the electric, heating and water appliances. He'll need access to all the rooms loft and back garden. He'll also take photographs of all those items he thinks they are very important for his epc. He'll also take measurements of the property.
- How long does it take to get an epc certificate?
It takes about 5 minutes to book an epc and our assessor will contact you and confirm the first available time slot. Once the survey has done it takes upto 48 hrs to get your energy performance certificate.
- how long does an epc last?
Typically an epc is valid for 10 years as shown on the certificate but if you have changed anything which can change the behaviour of the energy usage it should be redone.
- When I need an EPC?
EPC is always required when a house is built, rented or sold. It is also required to have a new one when there is any change in the property during the sale or renting. Like you changed any boiler or you had external wall insulation in the mean time. every thing which effects the energy rating need to be updated on the energy performance certificate.
- Why it is important to get EPC?
Because if its legal importance you need an epc before you advertise t on any platform. In Scotland it has to be displayed within the property
- How do I book an epc?
You can book an epc by simply enter your postcode and type of house. Get your quote and give us some details to contact you. Once you pay we will contact you and confirm the time of visit.
- Why do I need an EPC?
Al properties which are listed on any website or any other platform for rent or sale needs an EPC to validate the sale. This is a legal requirement to have it done before advertising the property.
- What is EPC?
EPC stands for energy performance certificate
