The Energy Performance Certificate or EPC is a requirement before a commercial property can be put on the market. This document summarizes the survey of a qualified energy assessor which determines how energy efficient the property is. Commercial EPCs with good ratings generally have a positive impact on the market value and perception of the property. If you’re a letting agent, property owner, or landlord planning to let or sell your commercial building, Prop Cert’s energy assessors can be of service.
A commercial property cannot be sold or let on the market without an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). Even if you don’t have the actual certificate yet, a booking confirmation with us is enough to satisfy this requirement. You don’t have to worry though; our turnaround time of 3.5 days is the best in the industry.
Aside from going to market, an EPC is also needed when your property is viewed, when written information is requested, or the moment when contracts are being exchanged. In any case, it’s best to have this requirement taken care of ahead of time.
There are some exemptions to this rule:
A commercial energy assessor has a Non-Domestic Energy Assessor certification. Our team of level 3, 4, and 5 expert commercial assessors are qualified to evaluate anything from small shops to the largest industrial compounds.
These assessors look into the lighting, heating, ventilation, insulation, and other related characteristics of a building when conducting their surveys. They also take size, age, type, and materials used into consideration.
At the end of the assessment, along with the certificate, the energy assessor will also provide a detailed list of recommendations on how to improve the property’s energy efficiency. A rating between ‘A’ and ‘G’ is given to properties. A is the highest rating and the most attractive for buyers and renters because of how energy costs are cheaper.
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