For the Homeowner, estate agent, Landlord, conveyancer or HIP provider:

The role of the Domestic Energy Assessor is to produce Energy Performance Certificates for inclusion in Home Information Packs. These certificates, like on fridges and other appliances, will provide A-G ratings on the energy efficiency of a home, plus advice on how to make further energy savings. Energy Assessors require in-depth knowledge and practical understanding of the energy efficiency of properties and are fully accredited.

Key documents

CLG and the Energy Savings Trust have produced a short guide for householders in England and Wales on ways to cut down on energy bills and the financial support available for implementing energy efficiency measures in their homes. This includes the support available for acting on recommendations in the EPC.

If you are Compiling your own HIP (Home Information Pack) 

a Streetz-ahead Domestic Energy Assessor provides a quality professional service for you the Solicitor, Estate Agent, Landlord or Home-owner needing an EPC. 
We are based in Dorset but have have access to DEA's Nationwide to provide:

* web-based service request
* appropriate Inspector for the task
* all parties kept fully informed
* individually tailored arrangements
* guidance for home-owner on preparing for and what to expect during an inspection
* report link provided to the account holder, with rating graphs for the property details

Providing:
* local independent Inspectors
* a managed process
* central control and monitoring
* delivery within tight timescale (normally within 3 working days)
* flexibility and confidence
* highly professional service to the home-selling client
* ensures the best possible standards
* reflects well on the professionals
Removing:
* the struggle to find an available Inspector
* arrangement and confirmation of appointments
* monitoring of the process

What does an assessment for an EPC involve?

An accredited energy assessor needs to visit a property to conduct an energy assessment for an existing building. During the assessment they collect information on the property, which includes details of its dimensions, construction and heating/hot water provision. He/she will need to access loft areas, all rooms and locations such as cupboards where the boiler/hot water tank would be for example. There would be no need to lift floor boards, move furniture etc. The time taken to perform an energy assessment will vary according to the size and nature of the property. Normally it should take approx 45-60 minutes for smaller properties This information is fed into the approved software programme which produces the EPC and recommendation report. The energy assessor will then record the certificate on to a national register via his or her accreditation scheme and provide the seller, or prospective landlord with a copy. The certificate is then ready to be given to new building owners or made available to prospective buyers or tenants.

If you prefer Streetz-Ahead to supply the Domestic Energy Assessor /Energy Assessment and/or supply a recommended HIP provider for very competitive prices, contact us here, and we will get back to you at the earliest opportunity.
Alternatively go  direct to our fees page to order a Domestic Energy Assessor to carry out an Inspection for your Home Information Pack or Energy Performance Certificate now.