[cs_content][cs_element_section _id=”1″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”2″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”3″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”4″ ][cs_content_seo]Commercial Energy Performance Certificates (EPC)\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”5″ ][cs_element_text _id=”6″ ][cs_content_seo]A Commercial EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) is required for every commercial building when it is constructed, sold or let. The EPC Certificate gives information about the energy efficiency of the building to owners, prospective buyers and tenants. Some buildings will be exempt from needing an EPC Certificate.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”7″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”8″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”9″ ][cs_element_layout_modal _id=”10″ ][cs_element_layout_row_2 _id=”11″ ][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”12″ ][cs_element_icon _id=”13″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”14″ ][cs_content_seo]Schedule your EPC\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”15″ ][cs_content_seo]We work to suit your needs and book appointments to suit your busy schedule. Including evening and weekend appointments.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column_2][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”16″ ][cs_element_icon _id=”17″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”18″ ][cs_content_seo]EPC Assessment\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”19″ ][cs_content_seo]One of our qualified EPC assessors will visit you at your premises. The survey will take typically between 1-2 hours to complete.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column_2][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”20″ ][cs_element_icon _id=”21″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”22″ ][cs_content_seo]EPC Calculations\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”23″ ][cs_content_seo]Our team will calculate and produce your energy performance certificate and outline any improvement recommendations.
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column_2][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”24″ ][cs_element_icon _id=”25″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”26″ ][cs_content_seo]Publication of your EPC\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”27″ ][cs_content_seo]We will publish your Commercial EPC to the government register within 24-48 hours of leaving your property and send you a copy directly via email.
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column_2][/cs_element_layout_row_2][/cs_element_layout_modal][cs_content_seo]View our commercial EPC Process\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”28″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”29″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”30″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”31″ ][cs_content_seo]Other commercial property services\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_line _id=”32″ ][cs_element_layout_row_2 _id=”33″ ][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id=”34″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”35″ ][cs_content_seo]Display energy certificates\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”36″ ][cs_content_seo]Display Energy Certificates ( DECs ) are designed to show the energy performance of public buildings. They use a scale that runs from ‘A’ to ‘G’ – ‘A’ being the most efficient and ‘G’ being the least.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column_2][/cs_element_layout_row_2][cs_element_headline _id=”37″ ][cs_content_seo]Gas Safety Certificates (CP12)\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”38″ ][cs_content_seo]gas safety record, also known as a gas safety certificate (CP12), is a document that is filled out when a gas safety check is carried out on gas appliances.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_headline _id=”39″ ][cs_content_seo]Floorplans\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”40″ ][cs_content_seo]Get a floorplan created for your commercial property to assist with letting, selling or simply for internal use.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_headline _id=”41″ ][cs_content_seo]Photography and video tours for commercial property\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”42″ ][cs_content_seo]Take your property marketing to the next level with a video tour and high quality photos\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_headline _id=”43″ ][cs_content_seo]PAT Testing\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”44″ ][cs_content_seo]PAT testing is the examination of electrical appliances and equipment to ensure they are safe to use.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”45″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”46″ ][cs_content_seo]If you are selling, renting or constructing commercial property, you require a Commercial EPC assessment. \n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_line _id=”47″ ][cs_element_accordion _id=”48″ ][cs_element_accordion_item _id=”49″ ][cs_content_seo]What is a Commercial EPC?\n\nCommercial Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) are energy surveys that determine how energy efficient a building or commercial premises is.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_accordion_item _id=”50″ ][cs_content_seo]Do I need a commercial EPC?\n\nIf you are selling, renting or building commercial property, you need a Commercial EPC. If a building is split into parts ‘designed or altered to be used as separate accommodation’ the parts may each require their own EPC. The sale and let of commercial buildings can be complex with multiple tenancies and uses.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_accordion_item _id=”51″ ][cs_content_seo]How long does a commercial EPC last?\n\n10 years
From October 2008, owners of all commercial buildings also have to provide an EPC when they buy, sell or let commercial premises these are also valid for 10 years. A Display Energy Certificate is valid for 12 months. The accompanying Advisory Report is valid for seven years.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_accordion_item _id=”52″ ][cs_content_seo]Is it a legal requirement to have an EPC?\n\nAs a general rule, an EPC is required every time a home is put up for sale or for rent. The requirement for an EPC has been the law since 2008 (2009 in Scotland), meaning that if your home has been let or sold since then it should have one. They remain valid for 10 years.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_accordion_item _id=”53″ ][cs_content_seo]What is the fine for not having an EPC?\n\nPenalties for not having an EPC.
The penalty for failing to make an EPC available to any prospective buyer or tenant when selling or letting non-dwellings is fixed, in most cases, at 12.5 per cent of the rateable value of the building, with a default penalty of £750 where the formula cannot be applied.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_accordion_item _id=”54″ ][cs_content_seo]Is it illegal to let a property without an EPC?\n\nIt is against the law to advertise a property for rent without an EPC. Trading Standards will advise the landlord or letting agents that an EPC needs to be produced for the property in question and if they do not comply they can be fined.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_accordion_item _id=”55″ ][cs_content_seo]Do commercial lease renewals need an EPC?\n\nTo be valid, an EPC must be no more than 10 years old and be the most recent EPC for the property.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_accordion_item _id=”56″ ][cs_content_seo]How can I improve my commercial EPC rating?\n\nTop 10 tips for improving your commercial EPC rating:
Ensure your lighting is energy efficient
Use efficient heating
Install a hot water heater
Insulate your walls
Insulate your roof
Lighting Controls
Heating controls
Get some renewables for your business
Provide documentation. This is absolutely key to get the best rating
Liaise with your assessor to create a predictive EPC prior to carrying out your refurbishment work.
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_accordion_item _id=”57″ ][cs_content_seo]Who is responsible for an EPC?\n\nIt is the responsibility of a Vendor to provide an EPC for the sale of a property. It is the responsibility of a Landlord to provide an EPC for a rental property. In cases of properties under construction, the responsibility lies with the person or company responsible for having the construction works carried out.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_accordion][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][/cs_content]