The inspection is only visual with no drilling or panel removal and no disturbance to the fabric of your home. The EPC does not consider any appliances e.g. fridges, TVs or any light fittings that are plugged in. It also does not consider how you use the home. The EPC provides information based on a standard occupancy, a standard heating pattern and a generic locality.
The inspection and data collected will typically include the following;
- The year of property construction
- Walls and roof construction
- Any wall-cavity insulation
- Energy-saving "green" devices (such as solar panels, for instance)
- Number of double glazed windows and when installed
- Number of open or closed fireplaces
- Make and model of boiler and the type of flue and fuel used
- Number of low energy light-bulbs
- Type of heating system used and controls (wall thermostat etc...)
- Roof insulation and thickness.
- Measure the thickness of the hot water cylinder jacket or foam if present.
- Check for excessive window area in larger houses and take measurements of conservatories and extensions.
- Note the number of habitable rooms that are heated.
- Measure the internal or external areas of the home.
- Sketch and make notes relating to home and room layout