▪️ Do you want to know the cheapest way to achieve an EPC C rating?
▪️ Do you want to know what to do before spending any money on improvements?
▪️ Would you like confidence that the improvements you make will reach an EPC C?
If you said yes to any of the above, an Energy Report may be helpful.
What is an Energy Report? 📊
The simple answer – an assessment which can help you achieve an EPC C rating before carrying out any work. Saving you, time and money.
Energy Reports offer informal advice and can help landlords and homeowners understand what measures can be taken to achieve a higher EPC rating. They offer standard recommendations like an EPC, but the added value is the questions that can be asked. You can ask focused questions such as:
“If I install this new heating system, will it get me an EPC C rating?”
“With a budget of £3,000, what is the most important measure to install to achieve a C rating?”
Tailored Scenarios 🤔
An Energy Report allows for different scenarios to be created to determine the most cost-effective way to achieve a specific rating. For example, if the homeowner or landlord was considering installing a gas boiler or new windows this information can be used to create an estimated energy rating before any work is completed. After improvements have been made an EPC is carried out and is then logged onto the EPC register.
Real Life Examples 😢
From our experience, homeowners and landlords often spend thousands of pounds on a refurbishment or upgrades only to find their EPC rating remains the same or in some cases decreases.
Example 1 – a homeowner upgraded their heating system with the aim of increasing their EPC rating for refinancing purposes. After the work was completed, we carried out an EPC and the rating reduced to a lower band. If they had asked the questions before the upgrades, we would have advised them on how to achieve their desired rating.
Example 2 – a landlord completed a refurbishment on their rental property. One objective was to achieve an EPC C rating to prepare for the new regulations. After work was completed, we carried out an EPC and the rating did not change despite spending thousands of pounds. They then removed the new heating system and replaced it with another to achieve their desired rating. If they had asked the questions before the refurbishment, we would have advised them on how to achieve an EPC C rating without the added cost or delay.
Summary 🏠
Energy reports can guide you with your decision making to help you achieve an EPC C rating. When it comes to improving your EPC rating asking the questions before carrying out any changes on your property will save you time and money.
If you have any questions or if you would like more information on Energy Reports, please contact us.
We look forward to supporting you in the months ahead 🔥 ⚡️
AAL Property Solutions 🌲
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