Commercial EPCs in Glossop
Godfrey Estate Services provides professional Commercial Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for shops, offices, warehouses, industrial units and other non-domestic properties throughout Glossop 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 Glossop 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. 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 Glossop 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 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 Glossop
Glossop has a diverse commercial property base. The town centre contains shops, offices, restaurants and other commercial premises, while Glossopdale also has a longstanding industrial and manufacturing base with warehouses, engineering premises and business units.
Warehouses & Industrial Units
Commercial EPC assessments for warehouses, industrial units, factories, storage premises and distribution buildings throughout Glossop, Hadfield and the surrounding area.
Engineering & Manufacturing
Assessments for manufacturing and engineering premises which may combine production areas, workshops, offices, storage and welfare accommodation within the same building.
Shops & Retail
Commercial EPCs for town-centre shops, retail units, showrooms and other customer-facing premises in Glossop and the surrounding High Peak area.
Offices & Business Premises
Assessments for offices and business premises, from individual office accommodation through to larger buildings containing multiple activity zones and building services.
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 Glossop’s industrial buildings
Glossop and nearby Hadfield contain established industrial areas with a mixture of manufacturing, engineering, warehouse and trade premises. These buildings can vary considerably in their construction, servicing and internal use.
A larger industrial building may contain warehouse or production areas alongside heated offices, reception space, welfare facilities and storage. These different areas are considered as part of the energy assessment together with the building fabric and relevant fixed services.
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 Glossop?
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 small shop or office will normally require less assessment work than a large warehouse, manufacturing facility or complex multi-zone commercial 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 across Glossop and the High Peak
We provide Commercial EPC assessments throughout Glossopdale and the surrounding area, including:
- Glossop
- Hadfield
- Dinting
- Gamesley
- Padfield
- Tintwistle
- Charlesworth
- Simmondley
- Broadbottom
- Hayfield
- New Mills
- Whaley Bridge
We also undertake Commercial EPC work throughout the High Peak, Derbyshire and surrounding areas.
Commercial EPC Glossop 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 Glossop?
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 industrial units need an EPC?
Many warehouses and industrial premises 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 manufacturing and engineering premises?
Yes, where the building falls within the appropriate non-domestic EPC methodology. Industrial buildings can contain several different activity areas and building services, so plans and technical information can be particularly helpful.
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 Glossop?
Contact Godfrey Estate Services for a quotation for your shop, office, warehouse, industrial unit or other commercial property in Glossop or the surrounding High Peak area.
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