Clevedon and Portishead Energy Performance Certificates (EPC)

Clevedon and Portishead EPCs (energy performance certificates) are our speciality at EPC Bright

When you have to get an energy performance certificate in Clevedon or Portishead, you want your assessor to respond quickly, have good experience and be priced competitively. We fulfil these Clevedon and Portishead EPC requirements, with more than 13 years’ experience, one-day turnarounds, and low costs.

If you own your home we can help with residential EPCs, we assist landlords with rental EPCs and also help with workplace EPCs.

If you live in Clevedon or Portishead, you want an assessor who already knows the area and can get to you quickly, not someone treating your booking as a long drive out from the city. We cover both towns and the wider BS21 and BS20 area, from Clevedon seafront and Old Church Road across to Portishead Marina, Gordano and Weston-in-Gordano. Because we work right across North Somerset, we can usually fit you in fast and you’re not left waiting days.

Residential EPCs in Clevedon and Portishead

If you need a residential EPC in Clevedon or Portishead, it may be because you’re selling your property or it has undergone significant renovation which meant an EPC is necessary for building regs. It could also be because the legal ownership has changed.

Whichever it is, a local domestic energy assessor in Clevedon or Portishead like us is well-positioned to handle this task for you around your schedule. We can quickly get you booked in. If necessary, because our insurance goes further than the industry standard, we can give advanced consultancy on reaching a higher energy performance rating.

Clevedon and Portishead Landlord EPCs

If you are a seasoned landlord, you’ll already be in the know that strict energy performance requirements are now the norm for rental properties. Due to extra insurances we hold, we can offer expert consultancy on ways you can improve energy efficiency – not every energy assessor can offer this level of service.

With the minimum bands for EPC certificates in Clevedon and Portishead rented properties going up to C – We can be your expert adviser.

If you own two or more properties, talk to us about multi-EPC discounts.

Clevedon and Portishead Commercial EPCs

Are you looking for a commercial EPC in Clevedon or Portishead? We are here to help. Whether you need consultancy on how to improve the energy performance of your premises or just need the EPC certificates we have the expertise to assist.

Going beyond the industry standard, our extra insurance enables us to provide expert consultancy on how you can enhance your premises energy performance band – This will make your building more attractive to lease as well as comply with government targets.

If you want more than one EPC certificate in Clevedon or Portishead we can offer multi-EPC discounts.

EPC Requirements

Minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) are set by the government for properties. The MEES are set to become more demanding.

While rental properties have been the headline target of MEES, the next round of legislation will cover all buildings.

Domestic premises – The legislation says that where practical, cost-effective and affordable, all domestic properties must reach an EPC band C by 2033.

Privately rented properties – The legislation says that where practical, cost-effective and affordable, all privately rented properties must reach an EPC band C by 2028.

Rented non-domestic buildings – The legislation says that where practical, cost-effective and affordable, all privately rented properties must reach an EPC band B by 2030.

Mortgage lenders, new builds and social housing are among the other categories of housing and stakeholder which are covered in the legislation. To find out more, get in touch with us.

Our process for EPCs in Clevedon and Portishead

With years of EPC Clevedon and Portishead experience, at EPC Bright we have created a slick process for conducting your energy performance certificate in Clevedon or Portishead:

• Get in touch with us to schedule your Clevedon or Portishead EPC survey.
• We’ll arrange an appointment to see your property as soon as possible.
• We will come and survey your property in a one hour visit.
• Within 24 hours we will prepare and send you your EPC certificate

Why choose EPC Bright for EPCs in Clevedon and Portishead?

EPC Bright is an experienced Clevedon and Portishead EPC provider. Our nimble team (as opposed to a large national provider or one-man-band) is adaptable, reliable, quick to respond and with local understanding and lots of capacity. By understanding what materials Clevedon and Portishead’s buildings are made from we can provide more accurate EPCs. We have both male and female energy assessors.

What most stands us out is the additional insurance we invest in, which enables us to consult on energy efficiency solutions if your building is falling short. It unlocks our expertise to advise you on ways to improve your EPC certificate Clevedon and Portishead band rating prior to it being lodged – just what many people will need as MEES legislation grows more restrictive.

This level of consultancy may not be on offer from other EPC assessors.

  • Want advice? Our insurance lets us offer you a full EPC consultancy service if required.
  • Want a quick response? Our nimble team can speedily assist you
  • Want a track record? We have carried out more than 10,000 EPCs.

When you book an EPC with us in Clevedon or Portishead, you get someone who understands the housing here, the Victorian villas and seafront conversions in Clevedon, as well as the newer marina and harbourside developments in Portishead. That local knowledge means a more accurate survey for you and fewer surprises on your certificate. From Walton-in-Gordano and Tickenham to Pill, Easton-in-Gordano and Portbury, you get an assessor who knows what they’re looking at.

Want to hear it from our customers?

“Jon is great! I needed an EPC urgently to enable my sale to go through, and he managed to come straight round and upload an EPC within the day. He’s a lovely guy, very pleasant to meet. Thank you Jon.” Sarah

“Jon from JackRey knows his stuff. I was trying to work out why a flat had such a low EPC and potential EPC to inform an investment decision. Jon kindly explained what had happened to cause this which has put me in a far better informed position. He clearly knows his stuff and was generous with his time.” Simon Deeming

“Managed to squeeze me in the next day, quick, efficient and friendly service from enquiry to payment.” Jemma Green

“Jon has provided me professional advice and huge support on improving my EPC level, after the recent EPC assessment by the other company and it was downgraded. Will highly recommend without any hesitation.” Ann

“Excellent service, honest and reliable, thank you Jon. I highly recommend. EPC received the same day – excellent all round.” Mary Morris

EPC consultancy in Clevedon and Portishead

Our consultancy service makes us different from the competition advising how you can raise your Clevedon or Portishead EPC band to meet the tight MEES regulations.

We have developed a proprietary process with eight stages, including: surveying, looking for quick wins you can achieve, modelling all theoretical improvement measures, recommendations, hypothetical surveying based upon implementation, and final energy performance certificate lodging after any remedial work is completed.

EPC in Clevedon and Portishead FAQs

When is an EPC needed?

Typically, an EPC may be needed when a property transaction happens, for instance selling/starting a letting agreement. A revised EPC certificate could be called for if major renovations take place to show adherence to building regulations.

How long do EPC certificates last?

EPC certificates in Clevedon and Portishead (like the rest of the UK) have a lifespan of up to ten years. If relevant changes are made to a premises or it is put on the market for sale or rent, a replacement EPC may be needed at this point.

How much time does an EPC assessment take?

EPC assessors in Clevedon and Portishead usually carry out their survey over 60 minutes, depending on the size of the property.

How much does an EPC certificate Clevedon and Portishead cost?

We provide EPC certificates Clevedon and Portishead from £70.

What does EPC stand for?

Energy performance certificate is what EPC stands for. These state the energy efficiency of a building from A (best efficiency) to G (worst efficiency). The minimum bands which must be met on this scale are being raised.

Do you cover my area?

Almost certainly, yes. We work across Clevedon and Portishead and the surrounding BS20 and BS21 postcodes, including Nailsea, Backwell, Pill, Tickenham and the Gordano villages. If you’re not sure whether we reach you, it’s quicker to call and ask. We’ll tell you straight away whether we can help and when we can get to you.

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