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I own a flat which I bought “new” in 2003 after an old social club was converted into 18 flats. The conversion was definitely done to Building Regulations at the time, and the Decision Date was 6 Sep 2002.
I had an EPC done in December 2017, which resulted in a D 55 which, at the time, was fine. However, it was based upon assumptions with respect to insulation, (i.e. none, or poor), and stated that, if it was insulated internally, the rating would be C 70 and, as more notice is being taken of EPC ratings, a C 70 would be preferable to a D 55.
These are the relevant lines in the EPC:
Walls: Solid brick, as built, no insulation, (assumed) 1 star
Walls: Solid brick, as built, insulation, (assumed) 2 stars
Roof: Pitched, no insulation, (assumed) 1 star
It was a long time ago, but I am convinced that, during the build, I saw insulation on the internal walls before they were plastered, and in the roof space before the internal covering was fixed, (plastered). I am also presuming that, in order to meet the U values required by the building regulations at the time, the walls and roof would have to have been insulated.
My question is, am I right in my assumption that the walls and pitched roof are highly likely to have been insulated, and is it possible to get a copy of the building regulations plan which would have specified said insulation.
If I can find the “proof”, and show it to the assessor, I could have a new EPC which would state that the walls and roof are insulated and, hopefully show a rating of C 70.
I hope that makes sense, and look forward to any information and advice.
I had an EPC done in December 2017, which resulted in a D 55 which, at the time, was fine. However, it was based upon assumptions with respect to insulation, (i.e. none, or poor), and stated that, if it was insulated internally, the rating would be C 70 and, as more notice is being taken of EPC ratings, a C 70 would be preferable to a D 55.
These are the relevant lines in the EPC:
Walls: Solid brick, as built, no insulation, (assumed) 1 star
Walls: Solid brick, as built, insulation, (assumed) 2 stars
Roof: Pitched, no insulation, (assumed) 1 star
It was a long time ago, but I am convinced that, during the build, I saw insulation on the internal walls before they were plastered, and in the roof space before the internal covering was fixed, (plastered). I am also presuming that, in order to meet the U values required by the building regulations at the time, the walls and roof would have to have been insulated.
My question is, am I right in my assumption that the walls and pitched roof are highly likely to have been insulated, and is it possible to get a copy of the building regulations plan which would have specified said insulation.
If I can find the “proof”, and show it to the assessor, I could have a new EPC which would state that the walls and roof are insulated and, hopefully show a rating of C 70.
I hope that makes sense, and look forward to any information and advice.