EPC Balsall Common, Domestic & Commercial Energy Performance Certificates
We provide commercial EPC and domestic EPC surveys in Balsall Common and surrounding areas. Whatever the type of building, from a small flat to a large and complex commercial site, our dedicated Balsall Common EPC team have the experience and qualifications necessary to guide you through the process, and to produce your Energy Performance Certificates quickly, accurately and for an unbeatable price.
As well as regular domestic and commercial EPC surveys, we are also highly experienced in producing all other types of EPC, including Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) EPC for new build domestic properties, SAP Calculations for extensions, Display Energy Certificates (DEC) for public buildings, Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM) calculations and the accompanying Building Regulation United Kingdom part L (BRUKL) reports for new build commercial property.
Along with providing all types of EPC in Balsall Common and the local area, we also offer a full range of other related services, including Fire Risk Assessments and Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR).
Commercial EPCs UK wide have an average rating of D 77, and domestic EPCs have an average rating of D 67. For comparison the average Commercial EPC rating in Solihull is C 70 and for Domestic EPCs is D 68. To split this out further, Domestic rental properties in Solihull have an average EPC rating of D 68, owner occupied properties have an average rating of D 66 and social housing averages C 71. Of all the domestic EPCs completed to date in the Solihull area, 68.2% are for owner occupied properties 15.7% for rental and 16.2% for social housing.
These statistics are based on analysis of the 89,487 Domestic EPCs lodged for the Solihull area in the publicly available government data set. Average values are the median values from the data source.
Easy EPC also provides these property services in Balsall Common: Domestic EPC, Commercial EPC, EICR electrical reports, Gas Safety Certificates, Fire Risk Assessments, SAP calculations, SBEM and BRUKL reports, Display Energy Certificates, asbestos surveys, air tightness testing, sound insulation testing and legionella risk assessments.
The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) legislation means that since April 2018, landlords cannot grant a new tenancy for a property with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rated below an E. Since 2023, this has also applied to existing tenancies for both domestic and commercial landlords. This legislation is currently being reviewed, so please contact us if you would like to know the latest on the current and planned future requirements
When we carry out an EPC for MEES compliance we can also provide you with expert advice on the quickest and most cost effective way to improve your buildings EPC rating. We can survey your entire portfolio, wherever the properties are and whatever types of buildings are included, and provide expert advice on the easiest and least disruptive way to bring your stock up to the required rating Please enquire for bulk pricing for portfolios of property, no matter how big or small.
Both Domestic and Commercial EPCs are valid for 10 years from the date of production. The documents we provide are compliant with regulations for both rental and sale of properties, and in the case of SAP and BRUKL surveys, with the requirements of building control. It is a mandatory requirement for all domestic and commercial properties in Balsall Common and across the UK to have an EPC before they are marketed for sale or, in the case of rental property, before any prospective tenants are shown round.