Commercial EPCs in Ashbourne
Godfrey Estate Services provides professional Commercial Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for shops, offices, hospitality premises, industrial units and other non-domestic properties throughout Ashbourne and the surrounding Derbyshire Dales.
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 Ashbourne, the Derbyshire Dales and the wider county.
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 also includes recommendations that may help improve the building’s energy performance.
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 Ashbourne 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, construction information and details of HVAC or lighting systems can be particularly useful for larger, older, converted or more complex commercial properties.
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 Ashbourne
Ashbourne has a distinctive mix of commercial property. The town centre contains traditional shops, offices, cafés, restaurants and other business premises, while the wider area also includes industrial units, workshops, hospitality businesses and other non-domestic buildings.
Shops & Retail
Commercial EPC assessments for shops, retail units, showrooms and other customer-facing premises in Ashbourne town centre and the surrounding area.
Offices & Professional Premises
Assessments for offices and professional premises, including accommodation within traditional and converted town-centre buildings.
Hospitality & Leisure
Commercial EPC assessments for eligible cafés, restaurants, hotels, leisure premises and other buildings serving Ashbourne and the surrounding Derbyshire Dales visitor economy.
Industrial Units & Workshops
Commercial EPCs for industrial units, workshops, warehouses, storage premises and other business accommodation in and around Ashbourne.
We can also assess many healthcare, educational, mixed-use and more complex commercial buildings within the scope of Level 4 non-domestic energy assessment.
Commercial EPCs for traditional and converted buildings
Ashbourne contains many traditional commercial buildings, particularly around the town centre. Commercial premises may occupy older masonry buildings or properties that have been altered, extended or converted over time.
These buildings can require additional consideration during an EPC assessment because different sections of the property may have different construction characteristics, glazing, heating systems or uses.
Where available, plans, construction information, records of alterations and details of building services can assist with the assessment. The age or traditional appearance of a building does not by itself determine its EPC rating.
How much does a Commercial EPC cost in Ashbourne?
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 age, 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 large hotel, converted building, industrial property or complex multi-zone commercial premises.
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 Ashbourne
We provide Commercial EPC assessments throughout Ashbourne and the surrounding Derbyshire Dales, including:
- Ashbourne
- Brailsford
- Hulland Ward
- Wirksworth
- Carsington
- Kniveton
- Clifton
- Mayfield
- Osmaston
- Rocester
- Uttoxeter
- Matlock
We also undertake Commercial EPC work throughout the Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire and surrounding areas.
Commercial EPC Ashbourne 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 Ashbourne?
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.
Can you assess shops and offices in Ashbourne town centre?
Yes. We undertake Commercial EPC assessments for shops, offices and other qualifying non-domestic premises throughout Ashbourne, including traditional and converted commercial buildings.
Can you assess hotels, restaurants and hospitality premises?
Yes, where the property falls within the appropriate non-domestic EPC methodology. Hospitality buildings can contain several activity areas and different building services, making plans and technical information particularly useful.
What information should I provide?
If available, floor plans, construction specifications, records of alterations and information about heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting and renewable systems can assist with the assessment.
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 Ashbourne?
Contact Godfrey Estate Services for a quotation for your shop, office, hospitality premises, industrial unit or other commercial property in Ashbourne or the surrounding Derbyshire Dales.
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