FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. How long will the survey take?
A. We will normally be on site for approximately 1 hour. The calculations are completed at our office and the Certificate will usually be produced within 24 hours.
Q. Will I need to be at home when the surveyor arrives?
A. Yes, it is preferable if you are at home as we will need to ask a few simple questions. We will also need access to all areas of your home, including the loft area and main heating boiler (if practically possible).
Q. What is included in the Energy Performance Certificate?
A. The Certificate will look broadly similar to a certificate on a refrigerator. Its purpose is to record in a clear unambiguous format how energy efficient the home is as a building. Using colour charts, the EPC records the current rating and compares this with the potential rating.
Q. Who can produce the Energy Performance Certificate?
A. The Energy Performance Certificate can only be produced by a qualified and licensed Domestic Energy Assessor or Home Inspector.
Q. Does the Energy Performance Certificate need to be completed before a property is marketed?
A. The Certificate must be attached to the property details as supplied by the estate agent. At the same time, for homes where a Home Information Pack is required, proof must be provided that the legal documents and searches have been ordered by your pack provider.
Q. Who has access to and permission to view the Energy Performance Certificate?
A. The owner of the property must give estate agents and/or prospective buyers permission to view the contents of the Energy Performance Certificate.
Worthing DEA, 81 Heene Rd, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 4PP
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