Energy Performance Certificates tell you how energy efficient a home is on a scale of A-G. The most efficient homes - which should have the lowest fuel bills - are in band A.

The Certificate also tells you, on a scale of A-G, about the impact the home has on the environment. Better-rated homes are those with less carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

The average property in the UK is in band D-E for both ratings. The Certificate includes recommendations on ways to improve the home's energy efficiency which in turn to saves you money and help the environment.

EPC stands for Energy Performance Certificates.

DEA Inspection

What happens once an EPC is commissioned?

• A DEA inspection will be carried out by one of our Elmhurst aprroved assessors.
  
  
• The inspection will consist of the inspector collating the internal measurement of the property, floor plans and notes of the individual characteristics of the property.
  
  
• Access to metres, boiler and any heating controls is necessary.
  Please advise where they are.
  
  
• If the loft space is accessible and safe the inspector will go into the loft to check the insulation.
  
  
• Windows or doors to the external areas of the building might be opened to assess the thickness of the walls.
  
  
• Photographs of some appliances and parts of the building will be taken.
  
  
• The average time for an inspection will be approximately one hour depending the size of the property.
  
  
• Please note that no furnishing will need to be removed.
  
  
• If there are pets in the property they will need to be restrained.
  
  
• If an appointment is missed or access is denied and a return visit is required a fee will be levied.
  
  
• We cannot carry out inspections in properties where there are children under the age of 16 in sole charge.

• Internal or external measurements of the property, floor plans and site notes of the individual characteristics of the property.
  
  
• Evidence of type of metres both electric and gas, boiler and type of heating controls.
  
  
• Analysis of loft and wall insulation.
  
  
• Photographic evidence of type of window, walls and appliances.
  
  
• Windows and doors to the external areas of the building might be opened to assess the thickness of the walls.
  
  
• Assessment of the lighting fixtures and type of bulbs in use.
  
  
• The average time of inspection is one hour.