Better Prepared are EPC assessors for new build properties.

An EPC is now required whenever a building is constructed, sold or rented out and, for private houses and flats, it is a central element of the new Home Information Pack legislation.

Following an examination of the working drawings and specifications, the assessor will issue a certificate which classifies a building based on its annual CO2 emissions per unit floor area. The results are presented both as a numerical SAP rating and also as a banded scale from A to G, in a similar fashion to the way the white goods are currently banded where A is the best and G the worst.

The EPC covers various aspects of a building, including the following…

• Insulation of walls, floors and roof structures
• Type and efficiency of heating systems for water and space
• Thermal efficiency of windows and doors

The certificate includes a series of recommended improvements to the property, designed to improve energy performance and save money on fuel bills.

Architects, developers and builders can learn more about the Energy Performance Certificate by contacting the Better Prepared team.