EPC – Energy Performance Certificate – Our Areas

DHPI are a leading provider of EPC’s. Based in Stockport we are ideally placed to produce Energy Performance Certificate in the following and surrounding areas:-

To order an EPC either call or book online.

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EPC’s can only be provided by Energy Assessors who are members of an approved accreditation scheme.

DHPI energy assessors are fully trained and are accredited by National Energy Services and Stroma. All Energy Performance Certificate reports are registered with Landmark who operate the EPC register on behalf of the Government.

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Needed EPC quick‎‎ By Shell needed EPC quickly so phoned after reading great reviews. very good service – friendly – informative – would definitely recommend.

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Great service‎‎ By karren Ordered an Energy Performance Certificate on their website and they phoned me that afternoon and arranged to do my survey the next day. The chap was on time and had good manners. The next day I got my report in full colour by email and then the following day I got a nicely put together paper copy. All in all Great Service. I would recommend you to my friends and family.

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By Jonnny77- I contacted them through their website, within a couple hours I was contacted via telephone by a very friendly gentleman who arranged a convenient time for me. The inspector turned up exactly on time and explained everything in detail during the inspection, he informed me that I would receive my Energy Performance Certificate within 24 hours via email and a paper copy would be sent out not long after. Checked my email next day and there it was in full colour. All in all a very pleasant chap and answered all my questions. Next time I sell another house I would definitely use again.‎

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An Inspector Calls.‎‎ By gavinThe Inspector arrived bang on time and produced our Energy Performance Certificate within 24 hours. Professionalism and service have made a rare joint appearance. How’s that for good service? It’s changed my whole way of thinking of how to make the best energy savings, in my home. Importantly this quick turnaround enabled us to make our property ready for the first viewing. Thank you DHPI, I have recommended you to my family and friends.‎

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 The above are reviews from customers who have had an Energy Performance Certificate provided by DHPI.

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To order an EPC simply fill in the form below. Please select the property type by the number of bedrooms, and if required a paper copy, the property address and a contact telephone number. After completing your order you will receive confirmation of your purchase from Paypal. One of our surveyors will then contact you by telephone to arrange a convenient time and date to survey your property.

Your Energy Performance Certificate will be completed and forwarded to your email address within 24 hours of the time of inspection. If a paper copy of your EPC is required, please select this option from the drop down menu. Paper copies are delivered via Royal Mail first class.

DHPI provide EPC’s in the following postal areas:

Manchester: M1 – M2 – M3 – M4 – M5 – M11 – M12 – M13 – M14 – M15 – M16 – M17 – M18 – M19 – M20 – M21 – M22 – M23 – M31 – M32 – M33 – M34 – M41 – M43 – M90

Stockport: SK1 – SK2 – SK3 – SK4 – SK5 – SK6 – SK7 – SK8 – SK9 – SK10 – SK11 – SK12 – SK14 – SK16

Warrington: WA14 – WA15 – WA16

Please select number of bedrooms and paper copy if required

0 – 3 Beds delivery via email £40.00 GBP 0 – 3 Beds emailed + paper copy £43.00 GBP 4 – 5 Beds delivery via email £45.00 GBP 4 – 5 Beds emailed + paper copy £48.00 GBP 6 Beds delivery via email £55.00 GBP 6 Beds emailed + paper copy £58.00 GBP

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Important note: By clicking the buy now button you are confirming you have read and agree with our terms and conditions

D Hickman Property Inspections

77 Outwood Road
Heald Green
Cheshire
SK8 3LU

Tel/Fax: 0161 610 0269

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 EPC’s for landlords are not required for any property that was occupied before 1 October 2008 and which continues to be occupied after that date by the same tenant.

An EPC for landlords is only required for a property which is self-contained. It is not required when a tenant rents a room and shares facilities, where a tenant has a separate contract with the landlord.

How long is an EPC for landlords valid for?

Landlords EPC’s are valid for 10 years and can be reused as many times as required within that period. It is not necessary to commission a new EPC each time there is a change of tenant although landlords may commission EPCs for these properties at any time to prepare for a change in tenant.

If a newer EPC has been produced for a home within the ten year period, only the most recent one is valid.

What is an EPC For Landlords?

Basicaly an EPC for landlords are no different to domestic EPC’s. The EPC’s look similar to the energy labels found on domestic appliances such as fridges and freezers.The energy efficiency and environmental impact of your property will be rated on a scale from A-G (where A is the most efficient and G the least efficient) as shown below. Current running costs for heating, hot water and lighting will also be shown on the certificate, together with a list of recommended energy saving improvements.

The energy efficiency rating is a measure of the overall efficiency of a home.  The higher the rating the more energy efficient the home is and the lower the fuel bills will be.

The environmental impact rating is a measure of a homes impact on the environment in terms of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions.  The higher the rating the less impact it has on the environment.

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 What does an EPC for landlords involve?

 During the assessment the assessor will need to inspect your property and collect information. This will include external or internal measurements, details about the construction, and the type of heating/hot water used in your property. The assessor will need to access all the rooms, the boiler and the loft, and will need to take photographs of your property and items relating to the assessment.

An assessment normally takes up to 60 minutes, however complex or larger properties may take longer.

Recommendations

 Included in a Landlords EPC are recommendations for improvements regarding energy conservation. Each improvement in the recommendation report is accompanied by the typical cost savings per year as well as what the performance rating could be after improvements are made.

The recommendations within the report are split into low cost improvements (up to £500) and high cost improvements (over £500).

It also includes more advanced energy improvements that could be applied to a home to achieve the highest possible energy efficiency standards. Many of these will be more costly and have a much longer payback period.

The recommendations – do I have to act on them?

The recommendations are for you and your prospective tenant. At present there is no legal requirement to act on any of the recommendations. However, by taking on board the recommendations you are likely to improve the energy efficiency of your property thus making it more attractive to prospective tenants.

How to get a higher rating

Insulating your property is the most cost effective measure you can take.  In most cases cavity wall insulation is straightforward, inexpensive and hassle free.  An easy DIY job is to fit new loft insulation,  the current recommendation being to a depth of 270mm, and this can be done in most properties.

If your boiler is over fifteen years old it could be time to replace it, combined with modern heating controls will give you a better rating and reduce heating bills.  If space is an issue, an alternative could be to fit a combination boiler (combi) which does not store hot water in a tank but heats water directly from the cold water mains as it is used.

If you have a cylinder that stores hot water fit a hot water tank jacket.

Double glazing can be fairly expensive, however it will reduce noise and lower heating bills.

Grants

Grants for heating and insulation are available through the Government’s scheme Warmfront (England) and Heeswales (Wales) providing the tenant of the private property are in receipt of certain benefits. Grants of up to £2,700 (or £4,000 for properties with oil fired heating) are available through Warmfront, and grants up to £3,600 through Heeswales.

Tax

As a private landlord, you can reduce your tax bill if you have insulated your properties by claiming under the Landlords Energy Saving Allowance (LESA). The current allowance is up to £1500

The qualifying measures are cavity wall insulation, loft insulation, floor or solid wall insulation, draught proofing and hot water system insulation. These measures will give you abetter rating EPC for Landlords.

Why would I commission a Home Condition Survey?

Houses can be money pits and buying a house is a major investment – so the homebuyer really needs to be able to make an informed decision. This is where the Home Condition Survey (HCS) comes in.

The HCS is a clear and concise and jargon free report on the condition of a domestic property.  The surveyor gives a cost effective service and will inspect and report on the property quickly, allowing the homebuyer to make a speedy and informed decision.

Delivered by specially trained and fully accredited residential property surveyors, the HCS gives the buyer a plain English, jargon-free report on the condition of the property using a simple 1,2,3 rating guide, so it is easy to understand any risks or unforeseen expenditure that could crop up.

Buying a house can be stressful and it is not always in the seller’s best interests to be fully open about its quirks and idiosyncrasies. The HCS tells the buyer about any aspects of the property that need urgent attention or which present serious faults, as well as any longer term repairs that a home owner might have to plan for.

Who can produce a Home Condition Survey?

The HCS can only be produced by fully qualified and accredited members of SAVA –an organisation which trains and accredits the work of surveyors. Homebuyers can be assured of a comprehensive report produced by a professional, trustworthy individual.

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The aim of the Home Condition Survey is to make the home survey process quicker, easier and more cost-effective for homebuyers.

From 1 October 2008, landlords will be required to have available an EPC for all new tenants of rental property and also for the non-marketed sales of homes.

How long is an EPC valid for?

Changes have been made regarding an EPC’s validity, as of 21st May 2010 All EPCs for all buildings are valid for 10 years from the date that they are prepared, unless changes have been made to alter the performance of the building for which the EPC was produced.

How long does an EPC survey take?

A 3  bedroom property normally takes no more than 1 hour, although larger or more complex properties can take a little longer.

Air source heat pumps absorb heat from the outside air and convert it to useable heating. They are a proven technology and can operate in temperatures as low as -20° C.

Heat pumps can be connected to an existing heating and hot water systems, however, compared to a standard boiler they produce lower temperatures over longer periods of time. They are therefore best suited to under floor heating. This means that to heat your home efficiently during the winter they may need to be left on 24/7.

How do they work?

The principles of air source heat pumps are similar to that of a fridge or freezer. Coils are filled with a refrigerant which has a low boiling temperature, around -40° C. Because the gases in the coils are so cold, they can extract heat from air temperatures as low as -20° C. Outside air is blown over the coils which increases the temperature of the refrigerant. The gases are then compressed, increasing its temperature in the process. The gases then enter a condensing heat exchanger where they meet a coil containing part of the water in a heating system. This heats the water and in the process cools the refrigerant, starting the cycle all over again.  

The benefits

Air source heat pumps can reduce your fuel bills, especially if you are replacing an electric heating system. They require little maintenance and can reduce your carbon footprint. Compared with a ground source heat pump, there is no need to dig up your garden, therefore they are easier and quicker to install. They are fuel efficient and can be connected to your existing heating and hot water system.

The Cost of Air Source Heat Pumps

Costs for a typical system suitable for a detached home, range from approximately £6,000 to £10,000 including installation. The size of your home and how well insulated it is will determine the running costs. The price of the electricity used to power the system can be offset, typically for every unit of electricity used It produces 3 units of heat. However it may not produce actual savings where mains gas is available, as gas is about a third of the price of electricity. In the UK you may qualify for a grant of up to £1200, from the government towards installation.

To reduce your bills and carbon footprint even further, a photovoltaic system can be installed, and used to power the air source heat pumps.