Start with the property
A rental or sale file should identify the exact dwelling, not simply the building address. For flats, provide the unit number, entrance and any shared heating arrangements before the energy visit is planned.
Gather the right information
An EPC assesses energy performance from the building features recorded by the assessor. Existing insulation and heating evidence can be useful where the relevant work is hidden from view.
Ask the useful questions
Before requesting a new certificate, search the government register and match the address carefully. A valid record may already satisfy the immediate need; obtaining a copy is different from commissioning another assessment.
Agree the next step
Keep the completed certificate and recommendations alongside the property’s other documents. Its energy rating does not establish the safety of gas appliances or electrical wiring, which need separate checks.
Put the information to use
Access to rooms, heating controls, hot-water equipment and accessible insulation.
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