Welcome to Simmons Energy
An EPC is required by law when a building is constructed, sold, or put up for rent.
You will also need an EPC if you are applying for a feed-in tariff for solar panels. The EPC will show what you can do to your property to improve your EPC rating and this will help you to save money on your energy bills.
Energy Performance Certificates are a rating scheme to show the efficiency of energy specific of buildings. The building is given a rating from A-G with A being the most efficient and G being the worst, this will also include tips on how you can improve the buildings energy rating and make the home more energy efficient. The EPC is valid for 10 years.
We provide you with highly qualified Domestic Energy Assessors to gather important information on your property’s energy efficiency levels and present you with an energy performance certificate (EPC) at a competitive price.
What is an EPC?
Energy Performance Certificates are a rating scheme to show the efficiency of energy specific of buildings. The building is given a rating from A-G with A being the most efficient and G being the worst, this will also include tips on how you can improve the buildings energy rating and make the home more energy efficient. The EPC is valid for 10 years.
EPC includes
Information about the properties energy use and cost of energy
Recommendations on how you can improve your energy usage and save money
How can I order an EPC?
It is such an easy process to book an EPC inspection through us.
Simply complete this brief and straightforward form and we will provide you with a quote to match your specific home type. Or, should you wish to speak to someone, you can call us direct on 07359 609015.
Your Certificate
Once this information has been formatted and calculated, your completed Energy Performance Certificate will then be sent to you via a link within an email.
How long is an EPC valid for?
An Energy Performance Certificate will be valid for 10 years. You may want to renew your EPC if your looking to sell your home, you can use the certificate for property sales at any point during the 10 year period. If you have spent time updating the property and Working hard to improve the energy rating you may consider having another EPC survey completed before the 10 years is up to understand how your improvements have increased the rating on your properties energy performance certificate. The higher the EPC, the more attractive it will be to your buyers. This will help you make a greater selling point for your home.
How long does an EPC take?
The size of the property impacts how long the EPC survey takes, this will vary from a flat to different sizes to a house. However, our domestic energy assessor will typically be at your property for around half an hour, looking at the different areas of your property. The domestic energy assessment is a non-intrusive look at your property, so you will not be expected to move anything in the property.
Once all areas of your home have been assessed, it will take a few days for the EPC to be completed and online. As soon as we have a report, we will send it over to you via email and you will then get an official certificate with your final EPC rating on.
What does an EPC assessment involve?
Floor plan using a laser measure
Insulation (loft insulation/cavity wall insulation)
Check water tanks
Primary heating systems (boiler/heating controls)
Access into each room
Electric and gas meter
Windows (if you have single/double glazing)
Age construction and size of your property
Becky Simmons
I am accredited with Elmhurst energy and can provide accreditation certificates if requested. I am also fully DBS checked. ID will be carried on the assessor at all times for verification.
Fully Accredited
Simmons Energy is now Constructionline verified and also holds the Acclaim SSIP accreditation.
Location
Simmons Energy
103 Willingdon Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 1TX
Important Information
Cancellation Policy: Please give 24hrs notice if you need to cancel an appointment. If the appointment is cancelled within 24hrs, a cancellation fee of 50% of the survey price will be charged. Missed appointments will be charged at 100% of the survey price.