Questions and Answers

1. How long will the survey take?

We will normally be on site for approximately one hour. The calculations are completed at our office and the Certificate will be produced within 24 hours.

2. Will I need to be at home when the surveyor arrives?

Yes, It would be preferable if you are at home as we will need to ask a few simple questions. We will also need access to all areas of your home, including the main heating boiler and loft area. We will also expect to be ale to take photographs as evidence of the data we will be collecting.

3. What is included in an Energy Performance Certificate?

The Certificate will look similar to a certificate for electrical domestic appliances. Its purpose is to record in a clear format, how energy efficient the home is as a building. Using colour charts, the EPC records the current rating and compares this with the potential rating at which the owner should aim.

4. Who can produce an Energy Certificate?

The Energy Performance Certificate can only be completed by a qualified and licensed Domestic Energy Assessor.

5. Does an Energy Performance Certificate need to be completed before a property is put on the market?

Yes, the Certificate must be attached to the property details, as supplied to potential buyers, by the estate agent. Also proof must be provided that the legal documents and searches have been ordered by your pack provider.

6. Who needs an Energy Certificate?

Since December 2007 the Certificate has been a requirement for all residential properties that are put up for sale and, from October 2008, it will also be a requirement for rented properties.

7. Who has access and permission to view the Energy Performance Certificate?

Permission to view the contents of an Energy Performance Certificate by estate agents or prospective buyers must be given by the owner of the pack.

8. What do I have to do if I want to order an EPC and how much will it cost?

Contact us and we will explain the process to you in more detail. However, prices vary between £65 to £100 depending on the size of the property

• Exeter • Sidmouth • Exmouth • Honiton • East devon • South Devon • Central Devon

Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA), an independent, local provider of Energy Performance Certificates (EPC), as part of Home Information Packs (HIPS). Accredited with the NHER Accreditation Scheme

Contact: Robert Bastyan
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