Commercial Energy Assessments
As a result of legalisation passed in 2008, Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are now required on all commercial buildings. Trafford Surveyors is a team of experienced and fully qualified energy assessors available to advise you on your specific requirements. We are up-to-date with all recent government legislation and are happy to assist you in ensuring your property complies.
Trafford Surveyors employ in-house RICS and BRE-accredited Energy Assessors, who produce EPCs for all types of properties. If you think your commercial property may need an EPC please get in touch with our professionally trained team for more advice and assistance. We are eager to provide you with an excellent service and will endeavour to beat any like for like quote.
See below for some Frequently Asked Questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
> What is a Commercial Energy Performance Certificate?
A commercial EPC will assess how energy efficient buildings such as high street shops, offices and factories are. The EPC will include recommendations on how to improve the property's energy efficiency.
> Who can provide an EPC?
Only professionally qualified Commercial Energy Assessors can provide this service. Governing bodies include the RICS.
> How long are EPCs valid for?
For commercial buildings, the certificate is valid for 10 years or until replaced with a newer one.
> How much will an EPC cost?
The price of EPCs will be governed by the market demand. In practice, it is likely that the cost will vary depending on the size, location and age of the building.
> Do I need a new EPC every time I let my building?
As long as a valid EPC exists for the building, you can provide this to prospective tenants. An EPC is valid for 10 years and during this period you can provide the same EPC to prospective tenants. This EPC will no longer be valid if a newer EPC has been obtained.
> Can a prospective tenant or buyer waive their right to receive an EPC?
The relevant person has a duty to provide an EPC to a prospective buyer or tenant and will be liable to a penalty charge if he fails to do so, irrespective of whether the prospective buyer or tenant purports to waive an entitlement to receive the certificate.
> I'm selling a building for demolition – do I need an EPC?
If you can demonstrate the building is suitable for demolition and the resulting site is suitable for redevelopment and you believe on reasonable grounds that the prospective buyer or tenant intends to demolish the building, you do not need to provide an EPC. Generally this can be demonstrated by having the relevant planning permission or evidence that planning permission has been applied.
