Commercial EPCs in New Mills
Godfrey Estate Services provides professional Commercial Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for industrial units, workshops, offices, shops, warehouses and other non-domestic properties throughout New Mills and the surrounding High Peak 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 New Mills and the High Peak.
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. It 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 New Mills 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 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 New Mills
New Mills has a varied commercial property stock, including traditional and converted buildings alongside industrial premises, workshops, offices, shops and other business accommodation. This variety means that Commercial EPC assessments can range from straightforward retail and office premises to larger and more complex buildings.
Industrial Units & Workshops
Commercial EPC assessments for industrial units, workshops, engineering premises, storage buildings and other commercial accommodation throughout New Mills and the surrounding area.
Converted & Older Commercial Buildings
New Mills has a legacy of older commercial and industrial buildings, some of which have subsequently been altered or converted to different uses. These properties can require careful consideration of their construction, alterations and building services.
Shops & Retail
Commercial EPCs for shops, retail units, cafés, showrooms and other customer-facing premises in New Mills and nearby communities.
Offices & Business Premises
Assessments for offices and business premises, including buildings with multiple activity zones and different heating, lighting and ventilation arrangements.
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.
EPC assessments for older and converted commercial buildings
Older commercial buildings can present different assessment considerations from modern purpose-built premises. A building may have been extended, subdivided or converted over time, with different construction types and building services in different parts of the property.
Where available, plans, construction details, records of alterations and information about heating, ventilation or lighting installations can help establish the characteristics of the building accurately.
The age of a property alone does not determine its EPC rating. The assessment considers the building as a whole using the relevant non-domestic energy assessment methodology.
How much does a Commercial EPC cost in New Mills?
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 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 New Mills
We provide Commercial EPC assessments throughout New Mills and the surrounding High Peak area, including:
- New Mills
- Newtown
- Thornsett
- Birch Vale
- Hayfield
- Chinley
- Whaley Bridge
- Furness Vale
- Disley
- Marple
- Glossop
- Chapel-en-le-Frith
We also undertake Commercial EPC work throughout the High Peak, Derbyshire and surrounding areas.
Commercial EPC New Mills 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 New Mills?
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 older commercial buildings have an EPC?
Yes. Older buildings can be assessed for a Commercial EPC where the EPC requirements apply. The assessor considers the construction, building services, glazing, lighting and other relevant characteristics of the property.
Can you assess converted mill or industrial buildings?
Yes, where the building falls within the appropriate non-domestic EPC methodology. Converted buildings can be more complex because they may contain different construction types, activity zones and building services.
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. 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 New Mills?
Contact Godfrey Estate Services for a quotation for your shop, office, workshop, industrial unit or other commercial property in New Mills or the surrounding High Peak area.
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