If you are building a new house or converting a building into a house or apartments you will need SAP calculations. If you are not sure use the link to email Michael or give him a call.
Since October 2010 it has been a requirement that the SAP Calcs should be carried out by accredited SAP assessors.
Have a look at our SAP Design Guide or better still contact us even if you have not yet got through planning.
We do not need to visit the site, you can send drawings over the internet or by post, to allow us to complete the SAP Calcs.
It’s not a quiz so we don’t have a standard questionnaire for you to fill in. We look at what you send and if there is anything missing or in need of clarification we will drop you an email.
If there is work needed to make the project comply we will run multiple SAP calculations that will give you some options. That way you can then tell us what you want to do and we can give you the SAP calculation & EPC you need with no hassle.
What We offer
Predicted Energy Assessments (PEA). This is the SAP assessment that must be done before work starts on site. It really is important to get this stage right and it can only be carried out by accredited SAP assessor.
Officially it is known as a ‘Design Stage On Construction EPC’. Building Control may ask you for a SAP calculation this amount to the same thing.
Our Service Through The Build
We keep your SAP Calcs on our computer so that when you find that better ‘heating system’ or cheaper insulation board you can ring or email us and we will produce some comparative figures from your SAP calculations to help you make the right decisions. This is not an extra it is all part of the service.
Energy Performance Certificates (EPC)
HIP’s have gone but you still need a SAP Assessor to produce your SAP calculations and EPC Certificate for your completed house. Your certificate is lodged on the national database ‘Landmark’. All our SAP Calcs. & EPC Certificates are insurance backed and valid for ten years. You will also get a web link to your certificate so that if you lose it or want extra copies you can down load them free from the ‘Landmark’ website.
The Building Regulations allow extensions with a limited amount of glazing but they also allow additional glazing; providing that SAP Assessor can provide SAP Calcs. to prove that the existing house and new extension are at least as efficient as the minimum regulation standard. This allows you to have the extension you want with roof lights or extra glazing. See the Home Extensions page for more details.