Energy performance certificate (EPC)
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5 Force Cottages
Force Lane
Levens
KENDAL
LA8 8ED
1 July 2018
0128-8001-6293-4388-9094
- Total floor area
- Not recorded
Rules on letting this property
You may not be able to let this property
This property has an energy rating of G. It cannot be let, unless an exemption has been registered. You can read guidance for landlords on the regulations and exemptions.
Properties can be let if they have an energy rating from A to E. You could make changes to improve this property’s energy rating.
Breakdown of property’s energy performance
Features in this property
Features get a rating from very good to very poor, based on how energy efficient they are. Ratings are not based on how well features work or their condition.
Assumed ratings are based on the property’s age and type. They are used for features the assessor could not inspect.
Feature | Description | Rating |
---|---|---|
Wall | Granite or whin, as built, no insulation (assumed) | Very poor |
Wall | Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) | Poor |
Roof | Pitched, 250mm loft insulation | Good |
Window | Single glazed | Very poor |
Main heating | Boiler and radiators, LPG | Very poor |
Main heating control | Programmer, TRVs and bypass | Poor |
Hot water | From main system | Very poor |
Lighting | Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets | Good |
Floor | Suspended, no insulation (assumed) | N/A |
Secondary heating | Room heaters, dual fuel(mineral and wood) | N/A |
Primary energy use
The primary energy use for this property per year is 439 kilowatt hours per square metre (kWh/m2).
About primary energy use
Primary energy use is a measure of the energy required for lighting, heating and hot water in a property. The calculation includes:
- the efficiency of the property’s heating system
- power station efficiency for electricity
- the energy used to produce the fuel and deliver it to the property
How this affects your energy bills
An average household would need to spend £1,711 per year on heating, hot water and lighting in this property. These costs usually make up the majority of your energy bills.
You could save £341 per year if you complete the suggested steps for improving this property’s energy rating.
This is based on average costs in 2008 when this EPC was created. People living at the property may use different amounts of energy for heating, hot water and lighting.
Impact on the environment
This property’s environmental impact rating is F. It has the potential to be E.
Properties get a rating from A (best) to G (worst) on how much carbon dioxide (CO2) they produce each year.
Carbon emissions
- An average household produces
- 6 tonnes of CO2
- This property produces
- 7.9 tonnes of CO2
- This property’s potential production
- 6.3 tonnes of CO2
You could improve this property’s CO2 emissions by making the suggested changes. This will help to protect the environment.
These ratings are based on assumptions about average occupancy and energy use. People living at the property may use different amounts of energy.
Changes you could make
Do I need to follow these steps in order?
Yes. Each step builds on the one before it so you can save the most energy.
For example, it’s more energy efficient to insulate your home before you buy a new boiler. A well insulated home will lose less heat so you do not have to run your boiler as often.
Step 1: Cavity wall insulation
Cavity wall insulation, to fill the gap between the inner and outer layers of external walls with an insulating material, reduces heat loss. The insulation material is pumped into the gap through small holes that are drilled into the outer walls, and the holes are made good afterwards. As specialist machinery is used to fill the cavity, a professional installation company should carry out this work, and they should carry out a thorough survey before commencing work to be sure that this type of insulation is right for this home. They should also provide a guarantee for the work and handle any building control issues. Further information can be obtained from National Cavity Insulation Association (http://dubois.vital.co.uk/database/ceed/cavity.html)
- Typical installation cost
- Information unavailable
- Typical yearly saving
- £87
Step 2: Replace boiler with Band A condensing boiler
A condensing boiler is capable of much higher efficiencies than other types of boiler, meaning it will burn less fuel to heat this property. This improvement is most appropriate when the existing central heating boiler needs repair or replacement, but there may be exceptional circumstances making this impractical. Condensing boilers need a drain for the condensate which limits their location; remember this when considering remodelling the room containing the existing boiler even if the latter is to be retained for the time being (for example a kitchen makeover). Building Regulations apply to this work, so your local authority building control department should be informed, unless the installer is registered with a competent persons scheme{1}, and can therefore self-certify the work for Building Regulation compliance. Ask a qualified heating engineer to explain the options.
- Typical installation cost
- Information unavailable
- Typical yearly saving
- £254
Step 3: Solar water heating
A solar water heating panel, usually fixed to the roof, uses the sun to pre-heat the hot water supply. This will significantly reduce the demand on the heating system to provide hot water and hence save fuel and money. The Solar Trade Association has up-to-date information on local installers and any grant that may be available.
- Typical installation cost
- Information unavailable
- Typical yearly saving
- £36
Step 4: Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing
Double glazing is the term given to a system where two panes of glass are made up into a sealed unit. Replacing existing single-glazed windows with double glazing will improve comfort in the home by reducing draughts and cold spots near windows. Double-glazed windows may also reduce noise, improve security and combat problems with condensation. Building Regulations apply to this work, so either use a contractor who is registered with a competent persons scheme{1} or obtain advice from your local authority building control department.
- Typical installation cost
- Information unavailable
- Typical yearly saving
- £110
Step 5: 50 mm internal or external wall insulation
Solid wall insulation involves adding a layer of insulation to either the inside or the outside surface of the external walls, which reduces heat loss and lowers fuel bills. As it is relatively expensive it is only recommended for walls without a cavity, or where for technical reasons a cavity cannot be filled. Internal insulation, known as dry-lining, is where a layer of insulation is fixed to the inside surface of external walls; this type of insulation is best applied when rooms require redecorating and can be installed by a competent DIY enthusiast. External solid wall insulation is the application of an insulant and a weather-protective finish to the outside of the wall. This may improve the look of the home, particularly where existing brickwork or rendering is poor, and will provide long-lasting weather protection. The External Wall Insulation Association keeps a register of professional installers. It should be noted that planning permission might be required.
- Typical installation cost
- Information unavailable
- Typical yearly saving
- £293
Step 6: Solar photovoltaics panels, 25% of roof area
A solar PV system is one which converts light directly into electricity via panels placed on the roof with no waste and no emissions. This electricity is used throughout the home in the same way as the electricity purchased from an energy supplier. The British Photovoltaic Association has up-to-date information on local installers who are qualified electricians and any grant that may be available. Planning restrictions may apply in certain neighbourhoods and you should check this with the local authority. Building Regulations apply to this work, so your local authority building control department should be informed, unless the installer is registered with a competent persons scheme{1}, and can therefore self-certify the work for Building Regulation compliance. Ask a suitably qualified electrician to explain the options.
- Typical installation cost
- Information unavailable
- Typical yearly saving
- £90
Help paying for energy improvements
You might be able to get a grant from the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. This will help you buy a more efficient, low carbon heating system for this property.
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Who to contact about this certificate
Contacting the assessor
If you’re unhappy about your property’s energy assessment or certificate, you can complain to the assessor who created it.
- Assessor’s name
- Helen Winter
- Telephone
- 01524 781508
Contacting the accreditation scheme
If you’re still unhappy after contacting the assessor, you should contact the assessor’s accreditation scheme.
- Accreditation scheme
- ECMK
- Assessor’s ID
- ECMK200300
- Telephone
- 0333 123 1418
- info@ecmk.co.uk
About this assessment
- Assessor’s declaration
- I am not related to the buyer nor seller
- Date of assessment
- 2 July 2008
- Date of certificate
- 2 July 2008
- Type of assessment
-
Show information about the RdSAP
RdSAP (Reduced data Standard Assessment Procedure) is a method used to assess and compare the energy and environmental performance of properties in the UK. It uses a site visit and survey of the property to calculate energy performance.
This type of assessment can be carried out on properties built before 1 April 2008 in England and Wales, and 30 September 2008 in Northern Ireland. It can also be used for newer properties, as long as they have a previous SAP assessment, which uses detailed information about the property’s construction to calculate energy performance.
Other certificates for this property
If you are aware of previous certificates for this property and they are not listed here, please contact us at dluhc.digital-services@levellingup.gov.uk or call our helpdesk on 020 3829 0748 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm).
- Certificate number
- 9118-8001-6297-4480-9294
- Valid until
- 17 June 2030
- Certificate number
- 9518-8001-6297-4380-9290
- Valid until
- 18 March 2030