What is an Energy Performance Certificate?
In the UK, before you can sell or rent your property, you must have a valid EPC report. This proves that your property is energy efficient and is safe for human habitation.
An EPC is a document that shows potential buyers and renters how energy efficient your property is. If your property has a good EPC rating you stand a high chance of attracting high profile-buyers.
Most times, many landlords are not sure if their property has an EPC report. This puts them in a sort of dilemma because they do not know how to check if their property has one and they will not want to get a new EPC without first having an EPC rating check in case their property already has an EPC.
MyConstructor has carefully put together this guide to help landlords and property owners with their EPC rating checks. If you are looking to get an EPC rating check, you’re in luck because this detailed guide will provide a step-by-step process on how you can go about it.
Getting an EPC rating check for your property is pretty straightforward
Follow these simple steps for your EPC rating check:
Go to the EPC Register Website: The energy performance certificate register website is the verified and authorized website for all EPC-related matters. For your EPC rating check, the EPC register website is the first and best place to visit.
You can find an EPC report through the EPC register.
Input the Report Reference Number for an Existing EPC Report: When you visit the official EPC register website, you will be required to enter the report reference number (RRN) for the property you wish to do an EPC rating check for.
A report reference number is a 24-digit code that is specially assigned to every EPC report once it is created. It makes it easy for identity. When you visit the website, you can input the reference number to access the EPC rating check of your EPC report.
If you have forgotten your report reference number or you do not know how to access it, simply contact the energy assessor that drafted the EPC report so that he can put you through on how to get the report reference number or you can easily get it from the front of the valid EPC.
Input your Property Address if you can’t Access your Report Reference Number: When it comes to EPC rating check, your property address is as good as your report reference number. If you can’t access your RRN you can use your property address as an alternative. To use your property address, click on the left side of the EPC register website that reads “retrieve report using property address”.
You will be required to input your property postcode. You can also input your property street or post town in place of your property address.
Save/print your EPC Report: After you’ve entered your report reference number or property address, for the EPC rating check, you will be shown a digital copy of your EPC report. You can save this to your computer as proof of the EPC rating check or you can print a hard copy for future purposes.
Obtaining a New EPC
If you do not have an EPC report then there is no need for an EPC rating check.
What do you need is to obtain a new EPC report? Obtaining a new EPC report can seem confusing if it’s your first time and you have no one to put you through. Fortunately for you, MyConstructor got you covered.
Follow these simple steps to obtain a new EPC report
Find a Qualified Energy Assessor: An accredited energy assessor is responsible for carrying out electrical safety checks on your property. After carrying out the safety check he will issue the EPC report.
Hiring an energy assessor is the very first step to obtaining an EPC report. Hiring a qualified energy assessor is even more crucial if you want a valid EPC report. If you do not hire an accredited energy assessor, your EPC won’t be valid.
If you need an accredited energy assessor to help you obtain a new EPC, reach out to us at MyConstructor. We will be glad to help you with all your EPC-related issues.
Fix a Time you Will Have your Property Inspected: Before an energy assessor issues you a valid EPC, he will have to carry out a proper inspection of your property. This is what is referred to as an electrical safety check.
Make sure you fix a time that will be convenient for you because the safety check can take up to an hour and sometimes it can be more than one hour. You will have to be available during the electrical safety check because the energy assessor might need to ask you some questions and you will need to give prompt answers.
Once the energy assessor is done asking you questions, you should let him concentrate and do his job. He will notify you once he is done. When he is done, you will have to pay him. The rates of energy assessors differ.
This is why you should discuss the price you are willing to pay from the get-go.
Once the energy assessor is done, he will compile all the necessary information he needs to produce an EPC. You will receive the EPC in your mail within a few weeks after the safety check. You might also receive a digital copy in your email.
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