Commercial EPC
We provide affordable Commercial Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for businesses that are being sold or leased in the United Kingdom. With effect from the 4th of January of this year the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive dictates that a Commercial EPC's will be required upon construction, sale or lease for all non-dwellings, covering everything from small retail units to offices, industrial units and large scale commercial premises such as airports and public buildings. Responsibility for enforcement in newly built properties will fall to Building Control, whilst Trading Standards departments will enforce certification of existing buildings. The legislation does have exemptions; for advice on your requirements please contact our commercial epc department for definitive answers.A commercial EPC provides an energy rating for a building which is based on the performance potential of that building. Services such as lighting, heating and ventilation) are taken into account as well as the way in which these services are controlled. The now industry standardised A - G energy rating given on the certificate will reflect the intrinsic energy performance standard of the building relative to a benchmark. This rating could then be used by potential buyers or tenants to make comparisons between properties. The commercial epc is accompanied by a secondary report that provides recommendations on how the energy performance of the building could be enhanced, together with an indication of the payback period. These recommendations are provided in four categories relating to the payback period.
Like residential assessments our assessors are trained to the highest of standards to assess the recommendation report and amend recommendations where appropriate. This makes the report much more suitable to your specific needs. Our experience in commercial property and energy assessment methods allows us to offer the very best and most up to date information.
Non Domestic Energy Assessments are required whenever a commercial property is sold or a new lease agreement is entered into.
Please contact the office to arrange a site visit and quote.
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From the Cambridge Evening News |
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 Our senior inspector, Justin Cooper, writes on issues relating to HIPS and Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) in the Property section of the Cambridge Evening News. Catch up with his column here! |
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Justin writes: "Many members of the public ask, 'how long will my HIP last?' - the most common question I come across in my working day . I have simplified the answer (subject to change by the government) so please read on."