Energy Assessors in South Wales

If you require energy assessors in South Wales, someone who is qualified to carry out an inspection and provide energy performance certificates for both residential and commercial properties then please feel free to contact us here at RK Lucas.

It is now law that homes must carry these certificates.

When carrying out the inspections the energy assessors will take certain measurements of the property, drawing floor plans and making site notes. It is necessary to photograph the property externally and internal appliances for the report’s site notes. Access is required to all rooms of the property to assess the methods of heating, lighting and ventilation in the home. Clear access is required to meter cupboards, heating systems and their controls, i.e., boilers, timers, hot water cylinders and thermostats etc. An inspection of the loft space, if accessible, is required to assess insulation. The Assessor will have his own ladder available if a loft ladder is not installed. It might be necessary to open windows and doors to determine wall thickness. For the average 3 bedroom property the inspection will take approximately 1/2 hour – longer if the property is larger or of unusual complexity.

Energy Performance Certificates (EPC's) are now required for all Non-Domestic buildings whenever built, rented or sold. There are a few exceptions as to when a Certificate is not required (religious use buildings, stand-alone buildings less than 50m2) however it is rare for the exemption conditions to apply so it is always safer to assume that the subject building does require a certificate until confirmed otherwise.

If you would like to discuss your requirements or would like us to quote you for a domestic or commercial EPC please contact us.