Energy rating for 523, Fulwood Road, S10 3QB
| Property | Detached house |
| Habitable rooms | 10 |
| Certificate date | 29 Jan 2016 |
| Heating | Boiler and radiators, mains gas |
| Windows | Partial double glazing |
| Walls | Sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed) |
| Roof | Pitched, no insulation |
Suggested improvements
| Improvement | Typical cost | Saving a year | Rating after |
|---|---|---|---|
| Increase loft insulation to 270 mm | 350 | £109 | 47 |
| Room-in-roof insulation | 2,700 | £705 | 57 |
| 50 mm internal or external wall insulation | 14,000 | £885 | 69 |
| Floor insulation (suspended floor) | 1,200 | £108 | 71 |
| Draught proof single-glazed windows | 120 | £132 | 72 |
| Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets | 140 | £77 | 74 |
| Time and temperature zone control | 450 | £131 | 75 |
| Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazed windows | 6,500 | £87 | 76 |
| Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp | 8,000 | £252 | 80 |
Costs and savings are the assessor's estimates when the certificate was issued. Government grants such as the Boiler Upgrade Scheme may help with heat pumps and insulation.
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What an EPC tells you
An Energy Performance Certificate rates a home from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient), based on its insulation, heating, windows and lighting. It also estimates running costs and lists improvements that could raise the rating. A certificate lasts ten years, so an old one may not reflect work done since.
Why it matters. A poor rating usually means higher bills, and it can affect what you can do with the home. Landlords in England and Wales generally can't let a home rated F or G, and the government plans to raise the minimum to C for rented homes by 2030. Some lenders offer cheaper "green" mortgages for homes rated A to C.
Improving a rating. The recommendations on the certificate are a good starting point. Loft and cavity wall insulation are usually the cheapest wins, followed by heating controls, a more efficient boiler or a heat pump, and better glazing. Check what grants are available before you start, as some schemes cover the cost for eligible households.