Energy Assessment Ratings for Homes & Buildings Existing Property

Energy Assessors and Energy assessment of existing Homes including Industrial & Commercial buildings is carried out using various methods.. The main building services in the construction industry affected by energy assessment of existing properties which include conversions, extensions and for material change of use, are:

For Local Authorities - all rented dwellings stock and affordable energy measures.
In addition, Housing Associations (RSLs) Registered Social Landlords - compliance with Housing Corporations Scheme Development Standards for both new and existing dwellings.
Private Landlords by identifying improvement options and assisting with access grants.

Authorised Domestic Energy Assessors are available to calculate energy ratings for these buildings in most cases.

Existing Commercial or Industrial units energy assessment ratings will be carried out by a Commercial Energy Assessor.

The assessor will also be responsible for the inspection of air conditioning systems. Heating systems will also require inspection by qualified engineers who will inspect and provide a report on new and existing installations.

Domestic Energy Assessment training is applicable to inspection of existing dwellings, including rented property and accommodation.

Domestic Assessors are used to calculate energy ratings of these types of buildings. For further information refer to Domestic Energy Assessor Training.

General Information & Advice for Commercial EPC's can be found at Commercial Energy Performance Certificates EPC.

General Information & Advice for air conditioning systems inspection can be found at Commercial Air Conditioning Inspectors.

For landlords who own property that is rented to tenants, an EPC is required from October 2008 for more information refer to Landlords EPC

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