Energy performance certificate (EPC)
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184, Worplesdon Road
GUILDFORD
GU2 9UY
10 February 2019
8105-8094-7220-7996-7213
- Total floor area
- 58 square metres
Rules on letting this property
Properties can be rented if they have an energy rating from A to E.
If the property is rated F or G, it cannot be let, unless an exemption has been registered. You can read guidance for landlords on the regulations and exemptions.
Breakdown of property’s energy performance
This section shows the energy performance for features of this property. The assessment does not consider the condition of a feature and how well it is working.
Each feature is assessed as one of the following:
- very good (most efficient)
- good
- average
- poor
- very poor (least efficient)
When the description says “assumed”, it means that the feature could not be inspected and an assumption has been made based on the property’s age and type.
| Feature | Description | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) | Average |
| Roof | Pitched, limited insulation (assumed) | Poor |
| Window | Single glazed | Very poor |
| Main heating | Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas | Average |
| Main heating control | Room thermostat only | Poor |
| Hot water | Electric immersion, standard tariff | Very poor |
| Lighting | Low energy lighting in 66% of fixed outlets | Good |
| Floor | Solid, no insulation (assumed) | N/A |
| Secondary heating | Portable electric heaters | N/A |
Primary energy use
The primary energy use for this property per year is 449 kilowatt hours per square metre (kWh/m2).
What is primary energy use?
Primary energy use is a measure of the energy required for lighting, heating and hot water in a property. The calculation includes:
- the efficiency of the property’s heating system
- power station efficiency for electricity
- the energy used to produce the fuel and deliver it to the property
Environmental impact of this property
This property’s current environmental impact rating is E. It has the potential to be C.
Properties are rated in a scale from A to G based on how much carbon dioxide (CO2) they produce.
Properties with an A rating produce less CO2 than G rated properties.
- An average household produces
- 6 tonnes of CO2
- This property produces
- 4.2 tonnes of CO2
- This property’s potential production
- 2.4 tonnes of CO2
By making the recommended changes, you could reduce this property’s CO2 emissions by 1.8 tonnes per year. This will help to protect the environment.
Environmental impact ratings are based on assumptions about average occupancy and energy use. They may not reflect how energy is consumed by the people living at the property.
Improve this property’s energy performance
By following our step by step recommendations you could reduce this property’s energy use and potentially save money.
Carrying out these changes in order will improve the property’s energy rating and score from E (41) to C (73).
Do I need to follow these steps in order?
Yes. Each step builds on the one before it so you can save the most energy.
For example, it’s more energy efficient to insulate your home before you buy a new boiler. A well insulated home will lose less heat so you do not have to run your boiler as often.
Step 1: Cavity wall insulation
Cavity wall insulation, to fill the gap between the inner and outer layers of external walls with an insulating material, reduces heat loss; this will improve levels of comfort, reduce energy use and lower fuel bills. The insulation material is pumped into the gap through small holes that are drilled into the outer walls, and the holes are made good afterwards. As specialist machinery is used to fill the cavity, a professional installation company should carry out this work, and they should carry out a thorough survey before commencing work to ensure that this type of insulation is suitable for this home. They should also provide a guarantee for the work and handle any building control issues. Further information about cavity wall insulation and details of local installers can be obtained from the National Insulation Association (www.nationalinsulationassociation.org.uk).
- Typical installation cost
- Information unavailable
- Typical yearly saving
- £57
- Potential rating after completing step 1
Step 2: Hot water cylinder insulation
Increasing the thickness of existing insulation by adding an 80 mm cylinder jacket around the hot water cylinder will help maintain the water at the required temperature; this will reduce the amount of energy used and lower fuel bills. The jacket should be fitted over the top of the existing foam insulation and over any thermostat clamped to the cylinder. Hot water pipes from the hot water cylinder should also be insulated, using pre-formed pipe insulation of up to 50 mm thickness, or to suit the space available, for as far as they can be accessed to reduce losses in summer. All these materials can be purchased from DIY stores and installed by a competent DIY enthusiast.
- Typical installation cost
- Information unavailable
- Typical yearly saving
- £19
- Potential rating after completing steps 1 and 2
Step 3: Low energy lighting
Replacement of traditional light bulbs with energy saving recommended ones will reduce lighting costs over the lifetime of the bulb, and they last up to 12 times longer than ordinary light bulbs. Also consider selecting low energy light fittings when redecorating; contact the Lighting Association for your nearest stockist of Domestic Energy Efficient Lighting Scheme fittings.
- Typical installation cost
- Information unavailable
- Typical yearly saving
- £7
- Potential rating after completing steps 1 to 3
Step 4: Heating controls (time and temperature zone control)
The heating system controls should be improved so that both the temperature and time of heating can be set differently in separate areas of your house; this will reduce the amount of energy used and lower fuel bills. For example, it is possible to have cooler temperatures in the bedrooms than in the living room provided internal doors are kept closed, and to have a longer heating period for the living room. A competent heating engineer should be asked to do this work.
- Typical installation cost
- Information unavailable
- Typical yearly saving
- £43
- Potential rating after completing steps 1 to 4
Step 5: Band A condensing boiler
A condensing boiler is capable of much higher efficiencies than other types of boiler, meaning it will burn less fuel to heat this property. This improvement is most appropriate when the existing central heating boiler needs repair or replacement, but there may be exceptional circumstances making this impractical. Condensing boilers need a drain for the condensate which limits their location; remember this when considering remodelling the room containing the existing boiler even if the latter is to be retained for the time being (for example a kitchen makeover). Building Regulations apply to this work, so your local authority building control department should be informed, unless the installer is registered with a competent persons scheme?, and can therefore self-certify the work for Building Regulation compliance. Ask a qualified heating engineer to explain the options.
- Typical installation cost
- Information unavailable
- Typical yearly saving
- £296
- Potential rating after completing steps 1 to 5
Step 6: Double glazing
Double glazing is the term given to a system where two panes of glass are made up into a sealed unit. Replacing existing single-glazed windows with double glazing will improve comfort in the home by reducing draughts and cold spots near windows. Double-glazed windows may also reduce noise, improve security and combat problems with condensation. Building Regulations apply to this work, so either use a contractor who is registered with a competent persons scheme? or obtain advice from your local authority building control department.
- Typical installation cost
- Information unavailable
- Typical yearly saving
- £32
- Potential rating after completing steps 1 to 6
Paying for energy improvements
Estimated energy use and potential savings
- Estimated yearly energy cost for this property
- £886
- Potential saving
- £421
The estimated cost shows how much the average household would spend in this property for heating, lighting and hot water. It is not based on how energy is used by the people living at the property.
The potential saving shows how much money you could save if you complete each recommended step in order.
For advice on how to reduce your energy bills visit Simple Energy Advice.
Heating use in this property
Heating a property usually makes up the majority of energy costs.
Potential energy savings by installing insulation
The assessor did not find any opportunities to save energy by installing insulation in this property.
Contacting the assessor and accreditation scheme
This EPC was created by a qualified energy assessor.
If you are unhappy about your property’s energy assessment or certificate, you can complain to the assessor directly.
If you are still unhappy after contacting the assessor, you should contact the assessor’s accreditation scheme.
Accreditation schemes are appointed by the government to ensure that assessors are qualified to carry out EPC assessments.
Assessor contact details
- Assessor’s name
- Roy Fieldus
- Telephone
- 01483 560 666
- weyval@hotmail.co.uk
Accreditation scheme contact details
- Accreditation scheme
- BRE
- Assessor ID
- BREC201724
- Telephone
- 01455 883 250
Assessment details
- Assessor’s declaration
- none
- Date of assessment
- 11 February 2009
- Date of certificate
- 11 February 2009
- Type of assessment
-
Show information about the RdSAP
RdSAP (Reduced data Standard Assessment Procedure) is a method used to assess and compare the energy and environmental performance of properties in the UK. It uses a site visit and survey of the property to calculate energy performance.
This type of assessment can be carried out on properties built before 1 April 2008 in England and Wales, and 30 September 2008 in Northern Ireland. It can also be used for newer properties, as long as they have a previous SAP assessment, which uses detailed information about the property’s construction to calculate energy performance.
Other certificates for this property
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- Certificate number
- 2148-7091-6279-4421-0954
- Valid until
- 23 January 2029