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Energy Performance Certificates are produced from a survey that records numerous elements of a property regarding its construction and insulative properties. The survey takes around 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete depending on the size of your home and its complexity in terms of extensions, conservatories and roof room coversions.. The major elements of the survey record information such as;

• the age and construction of the property. Whether the property is timber-framed, of cavity or solid wall construction or a non-traditional biuild.
• internal or external measurements of the property. Flats are always measured internally. Houses are generally measured externally.
• heating systems and controls. The boiler type, whether there is a room thermostat and TRV's.
• hot water cylinder (if present), the insulation applied to the tank, cylinder thermostat and any programmers.
• windows (whether they are single glazed or double/triple glazed). Windows installed pre 2002 did not comply with any installation requirements. Post 2002 windows comply with FENSA certification requirements and are generally date stamped.
• loft space and wall cavities. Is there insulation present and if so how much. Todays building regulation for loft insulation is 270mm.
• utility meters. Are there mains service meters. If you have electric heating you will generally have a choice of on or off peak electricity.

Before the survey is undertaken there are some simple measures that can be undertaken to enhance the energy performance of a property such as ensuring the hot water cylinder insulation is in good condition and secured correctly and by fitting low energy lamps to fixed light sources.

Energy Performance Certificates tell you how energy efficient a home is on a scale of A-G. The most efficient homes - which should have the lowest fuel bills - are in band A.

The Certificate also tells you, on a scale of A-G, about the impact the home has on the environment. Better-rated homes should have less impact through carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

The average property in the UK is in bands D-E for both ratings. The Certificate includes recommendations on ways to improve the home's energy efficiency to save you money and help the environment.

Sellers of newly built homes will have to provide a Predicted Energy Assessment of the energy efficiency of the property. Energy Performance Certificates should be provided to the buyer when the home is complete.

Ceri Lewis & Associates Ltd, 29 Dunraven Road, Sketty, Swansea SA2 9LG. +T: 01792 417746 +M: 07772 922970