Are all "EPCs" equal.

roddydogs

Been quoted £100 from an EA, but can get one for £50, is it just as "legal", & could the EA say "we dont accept that EPC?

anselld

They are all equally legal ( and equally pointless.)

Dan-Dan

what is it with the cavity wall `assumed` thing , i dont get that ?

Better_Days

You don't have to get the EPC from your EA. Some people who do EPC's do a floorplan at the same time and this can account for a difference in cost.

If you can possibly afford it, do get a floorplan done. They are so useful to buyers in determining the 'flow' of the property and the aspect of each room. Can also be very useful for buyers mulling over potential for extensions and ensuite's. So even if your property doesn't currently meet their needs, they may still consider it if they can see a floorplan and imagine changes that can be made.

roddydogs

But a "Floorplan" will be on the EAs website/leaflets., wont it.?

steppevos

interested buyers won't be able to see the difference between a £100 or £50 EPC. The quality of an EPC is very hard to measure and can only be judged when you get to see all the parameters that are used in the EPC and I only have ever seen the results of an EPC and never the input. Here the famous saying "garbage in = garbage out" applies.
Only recommandations from others will be a help, not the price, at least for me; otherwise just go for the cheapest (but paying for a floorplan as Better Days suggested, if not already included by the EA, is worth it in my opinion).

vectistim

Dan-Dan wrote: »

what is it with the cavity wall `assumed` thing , i dont get that ?

As it's a non-invasive inspection there are many standard assumptions made, largely dependent on age. eg: IIRC it will assume that a 1980s cavity wall is partially filled and will base the calculations on that.
In contrast if injection holes are visible and identifiable as such the assessor will tell the software the wall has been retro-fitted with insulation.

Dan-Dan

ahh , OK , so if a house has the assumed part on an EPC regards cavity wall......its as well to get cavity wall installed if it cant be proven its already happened at time of build or retro?

Dukesy

I'd spend as little as possible on an EPC. They're complete and utter rubbish, to be honest.

I live in the warmest house I've ever known. It's got walls several feet thick, and they hold warmth for days. However as they're not insulated cavity walls, they're apparently completely inneficient.

roddydogs

I know they are "Rubbish", but you have to have one to sell!!

Dukesy

roddydogs wrote: »

I know they are "Rubbish", but you have to have one to sell!!

Yes, you do. So spend as little as possible on it.