Energy Performance Certificates

Forceten employ and have association with licensed and registered Home Inspectors and Energy Assessors who are fully qualified in the inspection of property intended for sale or let.

Amendments to current legislation are likely to come into force very soon, which will place more legal onus on property owners and third parties.

The person acting on behalf of the Seller/Landlord must be satisfied that an EPC has been commissioned before commencing marketing.

Energy Performance Certificates give a rating by percentage of the overall energy efficiency of a property by taking into account the construction method of the walls, the type of glazing installed, insulation provided, types of heating and fuel used, etc. From this we are able to calculate the efficiency of the property which in layman’s terms, will indicate that for every £1 which is spent on fuel, what percentage of this is converted into useable heat. The Certificates are very similar to those found on newly purchased domestic appliances giving a rating of A to G which is colour coded, followed by a explanation of the heating sources and insulation methods in the property and probably the most important area to the home owner, how improvements can be made and the effects it will have, not only on their own fuel bills, but the environmental impact of the carbon footprint of their property and explanations of how and why, certain changes will affect the energy performance rating.

The Certificates will vary in style between suppliers; however, the information contained therein will be in a standard format. The information to produce the Certificate is collected by visiting the property. At present there is no trialled method of on-line or telephone information collection. A sample certificate can be viewed here.

Forceten have a range of information guides and reports available to purchase online and download. We also offer search and report services and DIY snagging lists for the more confident house purchaser. You can also book a survey or request a quote.