EPC Assessments in Leicester
Professional Energy Performance Certificate assessments carried out by qualified and accredited Domestic Energy Assessors for homeowners, landlords and property professionals.
Green Energy and EPC Services Ltd provides professional domestic EPC assessments in Leicester and surrounding areas. Our qualified and accredited Domestic Energy Assessors inspect your property, assess its energy performance and lodge the completed Energy Performance Certificate on the official register.
We provide EPCs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents and property professionals.
Our assessors inspect the property, evaluate its energy performance and produce an official Energy Performance Certificate showing its current energy-efficiency rating and opportunities for improvement.
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) shows how energy efficient a property is.
The property receives a rating from A, the most energy efficient, to G, the least energy efficient. The certificate also provides information about the property's energy performance and recommendations that may help improve its efficiency.
An EPC is generally valid for up to 10 years.
Already Have an EPC?
You may already have a valid EPC.
Domestic EPCs are generally valid for 10 years and can be viewed through the government's Energy Performance of Buildings Register.
However, obtaining a new EPC may be worthwhile if significant improvements have been made since the previous assessment, such as:
- installing a new heating system;
- adding loft insulation;
- installing cavity wall or solid-wall insulation;
- replacing windows;
- installing solar panels; or
- completing other major energy-efficiency improvements.
A new assessment can reflect the property's current condition rather than improvements that took place after the existing EPC was produced.
More Than Just an EPC
Green Energy and EPC Services Ltd specialises in domestic energy efficiency.
In addition to EPC assessments, our services include:
- Retrofit Assessments
- Retrofit Coordination
- Loft Insulation
- Cavity Wall Insulation
- External Wall Insulation
- Internal Wall Insulation
- Heating-System Upgrades
- Heating Controls
- Energy-Efficiency Improvement Measures
This means that where an EPC identifies opportunities to improve your property, we can help you understand what practical options may be available.
When Do You Need an EPC?
Selling a Property
An EPC is normally required when marketing a property for sale and provides prospective buyers with information about its energy performance.
Renting a Property
Landlords generally require a valid EPC before marketing a residential property for rent.
New Properties
Newly constructed homes require an Energy Performance Certificate using the appropriate assessment methodology.
What Happens During an EPC Assessment?
One of our accredited Domestic Energy Assessors will visit the property and undertake a non-invasive visual assessment. The assessor records information about the building and its fixed services, including:
Property Inspection
The Domestic Energy Assessor visits the property and records its construction, dimensions and energy-related features.
Building & Services Assessment
The assessor records insulation, heating, hot water, windows, lighting and relevant renewable technologies.
Energy Calculation
The information gathered during the survey is used to calculate the property's energy performance using the applicable methodology.
EPC Lodgement
The completed Energy Performance Certificate is lodged and made available through the official register.
What Does the EPC Assessor Check?
One of our accredited Domestic Energy Assessors will visit the property and undertake a non-invasive visual assessment. The assessment does not normally involve destructive investigation. The assessor records what can be established from a visual inspection, measurements and acceptable documentary evidence.The assessor records information about the building and its fixed services, including:
Property Age & Construction
We assess the approximate age and construction of the dwelling, including the walls, roof and floors.
Insulation
We identify evidence of insulation where this can be established during the assessment, including:
- loft insulation;
- cavity wall insulation;
- solid-wall insulation; and
- floor insulation where applicable.
Heating
We record the property's main and secondary heating systems, including:
- boilers;
- heat pumps;
- electric heating;
- storage heaters;
- radiators, under floor heating; and
- heating controls.
Windows & Doors
The assessment considers the type and extent of glazing, including whether windows are single, double or triple glazed.
Hot Water
We assess how domestic hot water is produced and any associated controls or insulation.
Lighting and Renewable Technologies
The number and proportion of fixed low-energy light fittings are recorded. Where applicable, the assessor will record qualifying technologies such as:
- solar photovoltaic panels;
- Batteries
- solar water heating;
- Wind Turbine;
- Small Scale hydro; and
- other recognised energy technologies.
What Will Your EPC Show?
Current Energy Rating
Your property's current energy-efficiency score and rating from A to G.
Energy Efficiency Recommendation
The EPC may identify improvements such as:
- additional loft insulation;
- cavity or solid-wall insulation;
- heating-system improvements;
- improved heating controls;
- renewable-energy technologies; and
- other suitable energy-efficiency measures.
The recommendations are generated from the property's assessment and can provide a useful starting point when considering improvements.
Potential Energy Rating
An indication of the rating the property could potentially achieve if recommended energy-efficiency improvements were undertaken.
EPC Services
Home Owners
Whether you are selling your home, planning improvements or simply want to understand its energy performance. we provide professional EPC assessments with clear, reliable results.
Landlords and Letting agents
We provide EPC for individual rental properties and property portfolios, helping landlords and letting agents meet their legal obligations and understand the energy performance of their properties.
Housing Associations
We support housing associations and housing providers with EPC assessments across individual homes and larger property portfolio, with flexible arrangements for on-going or high-volume assessment requirements.
Why Choose Green Energy and EPC Services?
Qualified Energy Assessors
Your assessment is undertaken by appropriately qualified and accredited professionals experienced in domestic energy assessment.
Professional Property Assessment
We carry out a thorough visual assessment and accurately record the information required to produce your EPC.
Energy-Efficiency Expertise
Our experience extends beyond producing certificates. We work extensively with domestic energy efficiency, retrofit assessment and energy-saving measures.
Services for Homeowners, Landlords and Property Professionals
We work with homeowners, landlords, letting agents and organisations requiring reliable domestic EPC services.
Local and Responsive Service
Based in Leicester, our team provides professional EPC and energy-efficiency services with a focus on clear communication and customer service.
Need an EPC for your home or rental property?
Contact us today to arrange your Energy Performance Certificate assessment.