Quick Turnaround

The EPC surveyor will try to produce the Energy Performance Certificate in the quickest time possible. This will however depend on the complexity of the building and if the property has been registered with Landmark.

Fully Qualified Assessors

We will provide you with fully compliant assessors who are qualified to the level required for your type of building. They all belong to accreditation bodies who audit their work.

Reports that last for 10 years

All Commercial EPC reports are valid for a ten year period from the date that they were produced. Reports can be transferred from one owner to another on the sale of the property or from tenant to tenant for leasehold.

Commercial EPCs

What are commercial EPCs?

A Commercial EPC enables a potential buyer, tenant or building occupier to assess the value of a property when buying or renting a commercial building. Knowing the Energy Performance of a building can increase its worth, due to the additional energy savings.

Commercial EPC Ratings

What are the ratings on an EPC?

The Commercial EPC gives the whole building a rating between "A" being the most energy efficient and "G" being the least energy efficient, for energy performance. This allows you the ability to compare fuel savings with other similar buildings, by seeing what rating they have achieved.

The EPC document presents the asset rating of the building. The Recommendation Report document accompanies the EPC. It offers measures that can be taken to improve the asset rating and overall energy efficiency of the building. Any improvements will help to reduce energy bills and CO2 emissions.

Types of Building

Conditioned Properties

EPCs are required, for all “conditioned” commercial properties more than 50 square metres when they are sold, let, modified (building fabric or services) or constructed.

A “conditioned” property is one with a roof and walls which uses energy to condition the indoor climate, i.e. some levels of heating, mechanical ventilation or cooling.

When are EPCs required

Selling and Leasing

Before a property is sold or let, a Commercial EPC must be in place. The assessment process must be carried out by an Energy Assessor who has the correct NDEA qualification. The collection of data for the Commercial Energy Performance Certificate can be a lot more complex than for Domestic properties.

Assessment Levels

Level 3, 4 or 5?

We will supply you with the correct level Non-Domestic Energy Assessor (NDEA) who will carry out the survey in the quickest possible time. All our assessors are fully compliant with Government guidelines and industry conventions. They are also fully accredited and have professional indemnity insurance through their accreditation bodies. We cover all areas of England, Wales and Scotland.

The complexity of a Commercial EPC is designated by Level 3, Level 4 and even Level 5. But what does this mean?

Level three and level four buildings may both be assessed using the simplified building energy model methodology. Currently the only distinction between these two levels is on the basis of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

Level three buildings include frequently occurring characteristics such as simple heating systems, simple natural ventilation and small comfort cooling systems. Level three does not require the candidate to demonstrate competence in new build.

Level four buildings are all buildings that have any heating, ventilation and air conditioning services that are not defined in the ‘frequently occurring’ list. In practice the following would be classified as level four heating, ventilation and air conditioning:

• linked boilers totalling >100kw
• multi-split cooling systems and VRF systems
• central air conditioning: AHU, all-air, air/water, chillers

Commercial EPC Quote

We will give you a competitive quote

We will quote for the work to be done depending on the complexity of the building to be surveyed. The Commercial EPC visit will normally take between one to two hours to complete. We will inform you of this before the Commercial Energy Assessor is assigned to your property.

What buildings are exempt?

Exemptions

The following buildings do not require an EPC:-

Places of worship

Stand alone buildings of less than 50sq metres.

Particular buildings with a low energy demand (e.g. barns and other agricultural buildings)

Temporary buildings with a planned time of use of two years or less

Buildings due to be shortly demolished

Required Information

What information do we require from you?

1. Size of the property to be assessed in square metres or square feet

2. A photograph of the property.

3. Plans of the property if they are available.

4. Property Address with postcode.

5. Your contact details with email, home and mobile numbers.

6. The time scale you may be working to.

What will the assessor do?

The assessment process

The Commercial Energy Assessor needs to map out and understand the internal layout of the building and for what purpose each part is designed for.

They will be surveying and gathering data on all of the following in order to produce the Commercial EPC:-

The construction of the fabric of the building and the thermal efficiency of the materials used in the roofs, walls, floors, and windows and doors

The dimensions of the individual spaces or zones in the building either from existing floor plans or, as measured including window areas

The activities conducted within the zones, for example office space, retail space, storage, kitchen, staff rooms etc

The heating and ventilation services within each individual zone including the type of system, the system controls, metering etc

The specific lighting and controls within each zone

EPC Visits

By Qualified Energy Assessors

The time it takes to carry out the assessment will be determined by the size and complexity of the building. We will ring you to arrange the appointment at a convenient time with you and we will discuss payment details and the length of time the visit will last. Access to all parts of the building will be necessary and pictures will be taken for auditing purposes.
The assessor will ensure the certificate is produced in the quickest time possible.

Energy Performance Certificates

The EPC Document

The EPC document presents the asset rating of the building. The Recommendation Report document accompanies the EPC. It offers measures that can be taken to improve the asset rating and overall energy efficiency of the building. Any improvements will help to reduce energy bills and CO2 emissions.

Commercial Energy Assessors

Fully qualified professionals

If you are looking for a Commercial EPC assessor, then we can provide you with a fully qualified person. All commercial buildings differ in size and complexity. We will therefore make sure that the assessor is qualified to the correct level, to carry out the assessment. We will also advise you on whether your property requires an EPC. Exemptions include places of worship, temporary buildings & those planned to be demolished.

All our assessors are members of approved accreditation bodies which include Quidos, Stroma, BRE, Elmhurst, ECMK, CIBSE, NHER, NAPIT, RICS, Sterling.

Regulations

Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations

The Energy Performance of Building Directive 2002 is a European Directive designed to reduce carbon emissions and promote energy efficiency. This directive was implemented into UK legislation in the form of the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2007.

Penalties & MEES

Penalties for Non-Compliance?

In October 2017, published guidelines clarified the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). This shows the Government's commitment to carrying out the regulations and not using Brexit as a back out option. Any Landlord in breach of these regulations could face a fine of up to £150,000, depending on the rateable property value.

This is why we would advise Landlords to be fully prepared for this new regulation. It could take months to make alterations and improvements. Tenants should be taken into consideration while this work is being undertaken. The result of this could be a loss of income. It could also mean a lot of unnecessary work unless you are fully prepared.

In April 2020 these regulations will extend to existing tenants. For more information on this see the Governments guidelines : Commercial EPC minimun standards publication by the Government

UK Commercial EPC