Your Trusted Independent Energy Assessor in Cornwall
I’m Joe Chapman, an Elmhurst-accredited Domestic Energy Assessor offering EPCs, Legionella risk assessments and estate agent floor plans across south east and north Cornwall.
I regularly work in Torpoint, Saltash, Callington, Liskeard, Launceston, Bodmin, St Austell and Fowey, and often travel further across Cornwall too.
Domestic Energy Assessments, Floor Plans & Legionella Risk Assessments
As a qualified and Elmhurst-accredited Domestic Energy Assessor, I specialise in providing Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and professional floor plans for estate agents and private clients in Cornwall. My services include thorough assessments and the creation of high-quality, accurate floor plans tailored to meet your property needs.
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EPCs Completed
Do I need an EPC?
You need an EPC if you are selling your property using published marketing (online or print), or renting it out.
What about annexes?
An annexe needs its own separate EPC if it is self-contained, meaning it has its own living/sleeping area, kitchen and bath/shower. This applies whether the annexe is in the garden or attached to the main house (even with an internal door), and whether or not it has its own heating and hot water system.
The exception is a ‘granny annexe’ that shares the kitchen with the main house. This still counts as part of the main dwelling, so it does not need a separate EPC.
Discount for two EPCs
If you need 2 EPCs, you get 20% off the total price.
For example, a standard 4 bed house with an attached 1 bed annexe needs 2 EPCs: £160.00 less 20% = £128.00.
Domestic EPCs
Accurate Energy Performance Certificates & personalised feedback offered within 24 hours of completing the on-site assessment.
EPCs start from £80 for standard property, up to 4 bedrooms*
Helpful guides to pre-assessment
When you request a quote, I will provide detailed documents from Elmhurst outlining all pre-assessment requirements to ensure accurate results.
Here are 5 key points to know:
• Loft Access: The assessor needs access to the loft to measure and verify insulation. If the loft is boarded or filled with personal items, ensure a clear inspection point. For a loft room (Room-in-Roof), the "loft" includes the crawl spaces surrounding the RinR, and the flat ceiling loft hatch is part of the RinR calculations for the EPC.
•Loft Conversions (Room-in-Roof): For loft conversions with a fixed staircase, proof of the conversion date is required if access to all elements cannot be evidenced (flat roof, stud walls, sloping ceilings). Otherwise, the default assumption must be that the conversion shares the same build date as the property.•
Wall and Floor Insulation: For interior insulation, photos and receipts for retrofitting materials can be used. Otherwise, inspection holes for photographic evidence will be required.
• Boiler and Hot Water Tank: The assessor must be able access and clearly photograph any boiler or hot water tank. If the make/model is unclear, provide relevant paperwork (e.g., service records). A generic input can lower the EPC score.
• Rental Properties: Rental properties must meet the Domestic Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) Regulations, requiring an EPC rating of E or higher. This will change to C by 2030. Click here for more information.
Professional Floor Plans
High-quality, detailed floor plans from £80, tailored for estate agents and property listings.
I have a wealth of experience with complicated older properties, and I aim to give the most accurate depiction possible within the limits of estate agent floor plan software.
Package discounts available.
Domestic Legionella Risk Assessments
From £80.00
Protect your tenants and help manage Legionella risks with a professional assessment of your property's hot and cold water systems. Suitable for landlords, letting agents and property owners, with clear findings and practical recommendations to help you maintain a safe water system.
What’s included?
Inspection of accessible hot and cold water systems and associated components.
Hot and cold water temperature checks.
Inspection of taps, showers and other relevant outlets.
Identification of potential risks, including stagnant water, infrequently used outlets and excessive scaling.
A written report detailing findings and recommended control measures.
Clear, practical advice
Every assessment includes a written report with straightforward recommendations to help you understand any identified risks and the actions needed to manage them, including appropriate temperature management, outlet flushing and showerhead maintenance.
Pricing
From £80 for properties with up to five wetrooms, including areas such as a kitchen, bathroom, en suite or utility room.
Additional charges may apply to properties with more wetrooms or complex water systems. Any additional costs will be confirmed in advance.
Get in touch today to arrange your Legionella Risk Assessment or request a quote.
Prices are based on a standard property of up to 4 bedrooms. Larger or more complex properties take longer to assess for an EPC, and their floor plans need significantly more time to draw up, so the cost may be slightly higher. The price is always agreed with you before the assessment, with no hidden charges.
Get in touch
Telephone: 07936 460525
E-mail: info@jc-epc.co.uk
JC-EPC is the trading name of Joe Chapman
Domestic Energy Assessor - EES/031725 - Verify at https://www.elmhurstenergy.co.uk/find-an-assessor/
