Looking for a fixed fee EPC in Taunton and Somerset?
Look no further. I offer a friendly, affordable and very flexible service for fixed fee EPC services in and around Taunton as well as most of Somerset. My services are always tailored to suit your needs. Please contact me to discuss your requirements and to obtain a low cost fixed fee quotation.
Local EPC services in Taunton and Somerset – My name is Robin and I am a retired construction professional and former Chartered Surveyor. Please note that I have over 40 years of property and construction related experience which make me the ideal professional to undertake your EPC assessment in Taunton and surrounding areas.
I live close to Taunton, which allows me to offer a competitive fixed fee Energy Performance Certificate – EPC.
If you work regular hours, I can be very flexible and can arrange my surveys at a time to suit you.
Energy Performance Certificates for properties in and around Taunton
I provide a full EPC Service in Taunton and most of Somerset. My price for a domestic EPC in Taunton starts from £55.00 depending on the size and age of the property.
Please email me on epc.taunton@gmail.com or info@rc-epc.co.uk if you have any questions or would like to make an appointment.
About EPC’s in Taunton and Somerset
The Certificate
An Energy Performance Certificate, commonly referred to as an EPC, is a required whenever a property is to be sold or rented. If you are selling or renting a property in or around Taunton you should order your EPC for potential buyers or tenant before the property is marketed. Failure to produce an EPC can result in a severe penalties.
EPC’s are also required for renewable energy installations and for Government backed initiatives which include Green Energy Deal and Boiler Upgrade Scheme
The domestic energy performance certificate will be compliant with regulations for both the rental or sale of the property. The information on the EPC will help owners and occupiers make their property more energy efficient and allow potential buyers and tenants to compare the energy efficiency of different properties.
The EPC certificate also provides an energy rating which is based on a scale of government benchmarks to demonstrate the actual performance of the building versus the potential that it could achieve through recommended energy improvements and capital investment.
My EPC’s are fixed price. Starting from £55 for a small modern property in Taunton. I look forward to providing your EPC so please call now to book an appointment. Please email me on epc.taunton@gmail.com or info@rc-epc.co.uk if you have any questions or would like to make an appointment.
EPC ratings
Ratings are represented through a chart with grades from ‘A’ to ‘G’, where ‘A’ is the most energy efficient and ‘G’ is the least. in the rental sector, a property must achieve at least a rating of E.
EPC Assessments
Only an accredited Energy Assessor can undertake a Domestic EPC assessment. The Energy Assessor must visit the building in person to ensure that the data is accurate. Additionally, the assessor is not allowed to take the owners word that regarding improvements. The assessor must see the evidence at the property either in terms of physical words or documented proof.
During the assessment the energy assessor will collect information about the building. This will include plans, dimensions of the building, its purpose, the number of floors, the amount and type of glazing (i.e. single or double glazing), the heating systems and the type of fuel used.
This information will be fed into an approved government software programme. The software produces the certificate and the recommendation report for the building.
The energy assessor will then record the certificate onto the national register via his or her accreditation body and provide the seller or prospective landlord with the Domestic EPC.
TO ORDER YOUR EPC IN TAUNTON AND SOMERSET.
Please email me on epc.taunton@gmail.com or info@rc-epc.co.uk if you have any questions or would like to make an appointment.
I will arrange to visit your property at a time that is convenient to you, normally within 48 hours and carry out the EPC survey. On an average domestic property this will take around 40 minutes. I will produce the certificate within 48 hours of the epc survey. I will then email you a link to your EPC on the official register. Your Energy Performance Certificate will be valid for a period of 10 years from the date of issue.
Buildings in Taunton and Somerset that do not need an EPC
These include:
- places of worship
- temporary buildings used for less than 2 years
- stand-alone buildings with total useful floor area of less than 50 square metres
- industrial sites, workshops and non-residential agricultural buildings, specifically buildings not using a lot of energy
- buildings due for demolition
- holiday accommodation –
- rented out for less than 4 months a year, or
- let under a licence to occupy
- residential buildings used for less than 4 months a year
Why use RC-EPC for your EPC services in Taunton and Somerset?
- No upfront fees – you can pay cash or by bank transfer on the day of assessment
- Local service covering Taunton, Somerset and surrounding areas
- Evening & Weekend appointments available
- Direct 1 to 1 service – accordingly, no third party provider involvement.
- CRB cleared.
- EPC fixed fee from £55 for a small modern property in Taunton.
- No VAT
- Fully accredited and therefore insured by Elmhurst Energy for domestic energy performance assessment
- Offering a friendly, efficient, accurate and reliable EPC’s
- Optional service – scaled floor plans from £40
In Summary, I am fully accredited and insured. I also offer flexible appointments and fixed fees.
EPC services in Taunton and Somerset – Are you using a specialist provider or panel.
A specialist or panel is a service which advertises energy performance certificates but often do not actually provide the EPC themselves. Usually they out source their services to a network of assessors. This means that you are paying a commission and VAT on top of the assessors fee.
Are You Using A Local EPC Provider for your EPC service in Taunton and Somerset ?
Local suppliers will usually have a reduced travel time and they can be more flexible in meeting your appointment needs. I am able to cover most areas indicated on the map below and all for an agreed fixed cost. Use my Local EPC Service in Taunton and Somerset for the best and cheapest price.
I am happy to travel further afield and up to 30 miles from my home. However, I charge an additional £10 for properties that are more than 10 miles from my home and an additional £20 for properties that are more than 20 miles but less than 30 miles away.
EPC Taunton and Somerset
Landlord Notice
The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard or (MEES) is a regulation that is applied to privately rented properties as of April 2018. Accordingly, landlords must now ensure that properties achieve a minimum rating of E or above.
These requirements apply to all private rented properties in England and Wales even if there has been no change in tenancy arrangements.
If your property has an F or G Rating you may not be allowed to rent it out. Please call for advice on how to improve the EPC rating.
Useful links
Tips on EPC’s, in particular, how to achieve a better rating, please refer to my EPC tips.
For information on the optional extra of floor plans drawn to scale, please refer to my floor plans page.
For information of Retrofit Assessments please refer to my Retrofit Assessment page.
