Commercial energy rating
A is most efficient. G is least efficient.
Describe what is being assessed
Tell us which part of the building is involved and whether other occupiers share systems or access. A street address alone may not identify the premises being sold, let or assessed. Explain any residential accommodation within the same building.
The services matter as well as the space
Heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting and controls can influence the assessment. Plans, equipment schedules and maintenance information are helpful starting points. If records are missing, flag that at the quotation stage.
Agree the route before booking access
The building and its systems determine the appropriate assessment route and required expertise. The quotation should identify the premises, evidence needs, visits and expected outputs, rather than applying a single price to every business address.
Know where the instruction ends
An EPC describes modelled energy performance. It is not an operational energy audit or a design for replacement building services. Let us know if those wider questions are part of your project so a separate brief can be considered.
Getting ready
- Provide the premises’ use and approximate floor area.
- Mark the relevant unit or floors on available plans.
- Identify building-services information and shared plant.
- Confirm who can authorise access to the agreed spaces.
The output to agree
The agreed non-domestic assessment and energy certificate outputs.
Work outside this brief
Detailed energy auditing, equipment design, installation and legal advice about a transaction are separate instructions unless the quote expressly includes them.
Questions about Commercial EPC
Can you assess a shop with a flat above it?
Explain how the spaces are occupied and serviced. The commercial and residential parts may require different assessment scopes.
Do I need plans before asking for a quote?
Share what is available. Missing plans or system records can affect the information gathering and agreed price.
Is a Commercial EPC the same as SAP?
They concern different assessment routes. SAP calculations are normally associated with dwellings; the right route depends on the project.