Commercial EPCs in Sandiacre
Godfrey Estate Services provides professional Commercial Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for warehouses, industrial units, distribution premises, offices, shops and other non-domestic properties throughout Sandiacre and the surrounding Erewash area.
Assessments are undertaken by a qualified Level 4 Non-Domestic Energy Assessor, providing landlords, property owners, investors, agents and businesses with a professional and straightforward Commercial EPC service.
Your Commercial Energy Assessor
Gregory Broadbent – Level 4 Non-Domestic Energy Assessor
Your Commercial EPC assessment is undertaken by Gregory Broadbent, a qualified Level 4 Non-Domestic Energy Assessor (NDEA) with an MSc in Real Estate Management.
Based in Derbyshire, Gregory works with commercial landlords, property owners, investors, managing agents and businesses requiring Energy Performance Certificates for non-domestic buildings throughout Sandiacre, Erewash and the wider East Midlands.
A commercial energy assessment considers the construction and fabric of the building together with systems such as heating, cooling, ventilation, hot water and lighting. The information gathered during the survey is used to calculate the building’s energy performance and produce its EPC rating.
What is a Commercial EPC?
A Commercial Energy Performance Certificate measures the energy performance of a non-domestic building and provides an energy efficiency rating from A+ to G. The certificate provides information about the building’s energy performance together with recommendations that may help improve its efficiency.
Commercial EPCs are commonly required when commercial buildings are constructed, sold or let. The certificate allows owners, prospective purchasers and tenants to understand the energy performance of the property.
For more information about the assessment process, visit our Commercial EPC service page.
When is a Commercial EPC required?
A Commercial EPC is generally required when a qualifying non-domestic property is:
- constructed as a new building;
- sold to a new owner;
- let to a new tenant; or
- subject to certain alterations that affect the number of parts designed or altered for separate use.
There are circumstances where a building may be exempt from the requirement for an EPC. If you are unsure whether your Sandiacre property requires one, we can discuss the building and circumstances before arranging an assessment.
What happens during a Commercial EPC assessment?
The assessor surveys the property and records information required by the approved non-domestic energy assessment methodology. Depending on the building, this can include:
- building dimensions, layout and activity zones;
- walls, roofs and floors;
- windows, doors and glazing;
- heating systems and controls;
- air conditioning and cooling systems;
- mechanical and natural ventilation;
- hot-water systems;
- lighting and lighting controls; and
- renewable or low-carbon technologies where present.
Existing floor plans, building specifications and information about HVAC or lighting systems can be particularly useful for larger warehouse, distribution or industrial premises.
Following the inspection, the information is entered into approved calculation software and the Commercial EPC is produced and lodged where appropriate.
Commercial properties we assess in Sandiacre
Sandiacre is a well-established commercial location within Erewash, with industrial estates, warehouses, distribution premises, trade accommodation and other businesses alongside shops and offices. Its proximity to Junction 25 of the M1 and the A52 also makes the area particularly well placed for businesses operating between Derby, Nottingham and the wider East Midlands.
Warehouses & Distribution
Commercial EPC assessments for warehouses, storage and distribution premises, including buildings combining large warehouse areas with offices and staff accommodation.
Industrial & Trade Units
Assessments for industrial units, workshops and trade premises throughout Sandiacre, including properties with mixed workshop, storage and office accommodation.
Offices & Business Premises
Commercial EPCs for offices and business premises, from smaller individual units to larger properties incorporating multiple activity zones and building services.
Shops & Retail
Commercial EPC assessments for shops, retail units, showrooms and other customer-facing commercial premises in Sandiacre and the surrounding area.
We can also assess many hospitality, leisure, healthcare, educational, mixed-use and more complex commercial buildings within the scope of Level 4 non-domestic energy assessment.
Commercial EPCs for warehouses and distribution premises
Sandiacre’s location close to the M1 and A52 has helped support a significant concentration of warehouse, industrial and distribution accommodation. These buildings can range from smaller trade and storage units to substantial distribution warehouses.
A warehouse may contain several different areas, including storage space, heated offices, reception areas, staff facilities, workshops and mezzanine accommodation. The Commercial EPC assessment considers the relevant construction and fixed building services associated with these different activity areas.
As a Level 4 Non-Domestic Energy Assessor, Gregory can undertake assessments of a broader range of non-domestic buildings, including more complex commercial properties where appropriate.
How much does a Commercial EPC cost in Sandiacre?
The cost of a Commercial EPC depends on the building and the amount of assessment work required. Factors can include:
- floor area and number of storeys;
- building construction and complexity;
- number of activity zones;
- heating, cooling and ventilation systems;
- property use;
- lighting systems; and
- availability of plans and technical information.
A straightforward shop or small office will normally require less assessment work than a substantial warehouse, distribution centre or complex multi-zone industrial property.
Commercial EPCs and MEES
The energy rating of a commercial property can be particularly important where the building is let. The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) place restrictions on the letting of certain commercial properties that do not meet the required energy-efficiency standard, subject to the legislation and any applicable exemptions.
If a property receives a low EPC rating, the recommendation report can help identify potential measures for improving its energy performance.
We can help commercial landlords understand the EPC position of their property and the potential implications of MEES.
Commercial EPC coverage around Sandiacre
We provide Commercial EPC assessments throughout Sandiacre and the surrounding Erewash and Nottinghamshire border area, including:
- Sandiacre
- Stapleford
- Risley
- Long Eaton
- Toton
- Stanton-by-Dale
- Ilkeston
- Borrowash
- Draycott
- Breaston
- Chilwell
- Beeston
We also undertake Commercial EPC work throughout Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and the wider East Midlands.
Commercial EPC Sandiacre FAQs
How long is a Commercial EPC valid?
A Commercial EPC is generally valid for up to 10 years, although a new assessment may be commissioned before the existing certificate expires.
How quickly can I get a Commercial EPC in Sandiacre?
The timescale depends on the size and complexity of the building and the information available. We aim to arrange surveys promptly and will discuss likely timescales when providing your quotation.
Do warehouses and distribution units need an EPC?
Many warehouse and distribution properties require a Commercial EPC when they are sold or let. However, the precise requirement depends on the building and circumstances, and exemptions can apply in some cases.
Can you assess large industrial premises?
Yes, where the building falls within the appropriate non-domestic EPC methodology. Larger industrial and distribution buildings may contain multiple activity areas and building services, so plans and technical information can be particularly useful.
What information should I provide?
If available, floor plans, construction specifications and information about heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting and renewable systems can assist with the assessment. If this information is not available, we can explain what is useful for your particular property.
Can you assess more complex commercial buildings?
As a Level 4 Non-Domestic Energy Assessor, Gregory can assess a broader range of non-domestic buildings than those falling solely within Level 3, subject to the applicable assessment methodology and building characteristics.
Need a Commercial EPC in Sandiacre?
Contact Godfrey Estate Services for a quotation for your warehouse, industrial unit, distribution premises, office, shop or other commercial property in Sandiacre or the surrounding area.
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