Commercial EPCs in Derby & Derbyshire
Need a Commercial EPC in Derby? Godfrey Estate Services provides professional Commercial Energy Performance Certificates for offices, shops, warehouses, industrial units and other non-domestic properties throughout Derby and Derbyshire.
Assessments are undertaken by a qualified Level 4 Non-Domestic Energy Assessor, with straightforward advice, competitive quotations and prompt turnaround.
Your Commercial Energy Assessor
Gregory Broadbent – Level 4 Non-Domestic Energy Assessor
Commercial EPC assessments are 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, agents and businesses requiring Energy Performance Certificates for non-domestic buildings.
Assessments can include a detailed examination of the building’s construction, heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting and other factors affecting its calculated energy performance. Godfrey Estate Services assesses a wide range of commercial buildings, from shops and offices to warehouses, industrial premises and more complex commercial properties.
What is a Commercial EPC?
A Commercial Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), also known as a Non-Domestic EPC, provides an energy-efficiency rating for a commercial building.
The certificate gives the property an energy performance rating. The assessment considers characteristics including the building fabric, heating and cooling systems, ventilation, hot water, lighting and the way different areas of the building are used.
A recommendations report can also identify measures that could improve the building’s energy performance.
When is a Commercial EPC required?
A Commercial EPC may be required when a non-domestic property is constructed, sold or let. Requirements can also arise following certain alterations where relevant building services are changed or installed.
There are exemptions and circumstances in which an EPC may not be required, so the position depends on the particular property and transaction.
If you are unsure whether your property requires a Commercial EPC, contact us with the property details and we can discuss the assessment requirements.
What happens during a Commercial EPC assessment?
Every commercial building is different. During an EPC assessment we collect the information required to construct an energy model of the property. Depending on the building, this can include:
- building dimensions, layout and activity zones
- walls, roofs, floors and construction materials
- windows, doors and glazing
- heating systems and controls
- mechanical cooling and air conditioning
- ventilation systems
- hot-water systems
- internal lighting
- renewable technologies where present
- relevant building plans and technical documentation.
The information collected during the survey is entered into approved non-domestic energy assessment software to calculate the building’s EPC rating.
More complex commercial buildings can require substantially more information than a domestic EPC, which is why it is important to use a suitably qualified Non-Domestic Energy Assessor.
Commercial properties we assess in Derby
Godfrey Estate Services provides Commercial EPC assessments for a wide range of non-domestic properties throughout Derby and Derbyshire.
Warehouses & Industrial Units
From straightforward storage buildings to larger industrial properties incorporating offices, workshops, heating, lighting and mechanical services.
Offices
Individual offices, office suites and larger office buildings incorporating heating, cooling, ventilation and lighting systems.
Shops & Retail
Individual shops, retail units and larger premises combining retail, storage and office accommodation.
Hospitality & Leisure
Restaurants, cafés, pubs, hotels and leisure premises where building services and patterns of use may be more complex.
We can also assess medical premises, mixed-use commercial buildings and many other types of non-domestic property.
How much does a Commercial EPC cost in Derby?
There is no single fixed price for every Commercial EPC because commercial buildings vary considerably in size and complexity.
The cost of an assessment can depend on factors including the floor area, building complexity, number of activity zones, heating and cooling systems, property use and the availability of plans and construction information.
A small shop with a straightforward heating system will generally require a different level of assessment from a large warehouse containing offices, mechanical ventilation and air conditioning.
Send us the property address and some basic details and we will provide a quotation before carrying out the assessment.
Commercial EPCs and MEES
Commercial landlords also need to consider the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). These regulations can restrict the letting of certain commercial properties that do not achieve the required EPC rating unless an applicable exemption applies and has been properly registered.
If an existing EPC indicates poor energy performance, Godfrey Estate Services can help you understand the assessment and consider potential measures that could affect the property’s EPC rating.
Commercial EPC coverage across Derby & Derbyshire
Godfrey Estate Services provides Commercial EPC assessments throughout Derby and the surrounding area, including Allestree, Mickleover, Littleover, Chaddesden, Chellaston, Sinfin, Allenton, Normanton, Oakwood, Borrowash and Duffield.
We also undertake commercial energy assessments throughout Derbyshire and across the wider Midlands.
Commercial EPC Derby – Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a Commercial EPC valid?
A Commercial EPC is generally valid for up to 10 years, although a new assessment can be commissioned sooner, for example where significant changes have been made to the building.
How quickly can I get a Commercial EPC?
Timescales depend on the size and complexity of the building and the information available. We aim to arrange surveys promptly and will advise you of the expected turnaround when providing a quotation.
Do warehouses need an EPC?
Many warehouses require an EPC when they are sold or let, although exemptions can apply in some circumstances. Whether a particular warehouse requires an EPC depends on the building and the transaction.
What information should I provide to the assessor?
If available, building plans, construction specifications and details of heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting and renewable systems can assist with the assessment. If you do not have this information, we can explain what documentation would be useful when arranging the survey.
What happens if my Commercial EPC is rated F or G?
A low EPC rating can have implications under MEES where the regulations apply. Potential improvement measures and any applicable exemptions need to be considered in relation to the individual property.
Can you assess complex commercial buildings?
Yes. As a Level 4 Non-Domestic Energy Assessor, Gregory can assess a broader range of non-domestic buildings than those within the simpler Level 3 methodology, subject to the applicable assessment methodology.
Need a Commercial EPC in Derby?
If you are selling, letting or managing a commercial property in Derby or Derbyshire, contact Godfrey Estate Services for a Commercial EPC quotation.
We work with property owners, landlords, commercial agents, investors and businesses, assessing everything from small retail units and offices to warehouses and more complex commercial buildings.
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