Why Do You Need To Arrange EPC/ PAT Tests For Your Property?

While the thought of hiring a professional to come around your home is not the most exciting or pleasing of thoughts, there are many reasons why you should look into relying on expert advice and guidance. If you are looking to safeguard your home, meet the terms and conditions of your insurance and have peace of mind about your home, there is a great deal to be said for arranging a visit by local experts.

This is essentially the case when it comes to electrical appliances and connections in and around your home. You should never mess around with electrical appliances or equipment because there is a high level of danger and risk associated with them. This sort of work should be left to the experts, no matter how confident you are in dealing with DIY jobs around the home. Also, if you are looking to ensure that you meet legal requirements concerning the condition of your property, you will need to hire fully qualified and registered engineers. This is why calling on Cenultra makes perfect sense.EPC certificate London

In the modern day, everyone wants to be more energy efficient and there are many reasons for this. If you are looking to play your part in saving the environment, you should always be looking to take the environmentally friendly option. If you are thinking to save money, you should be looking for ways to minimise the amount of energy that you waste.

These are two very different reasons for reducing the amount of energy that you use and waste, which means that many people are looking into the process. It is probably fair to say that the financial aspect is the most important element for most people, but the fact that there is a combination of reasons to be more energy efficient is a good factor.

The EPC test provides peace of mind

This is why undertaking an Energy Efficiency Certificate, EPC test at your property is important. This is because EPC tests will tell you how energy efficient you building structure is, and will provide a score based on its effectiveness. The test will provide the property owner with insight into how expensive it can be to light and heat the property and what the carbon dioxide emissions at the property are likely to be. These are important details for property owners and you can see why homeowners, landlords, commercial and industrial property owners would all be interested in this information. The test is graded from A, which is very efficient, to G, which is inefficient.

Another excellent reason for undertaking an EPC is that it can suggest ways to make your property more energy efficient. Anything that helps to save money and help you to be greener has to be seen as a sensible idea, and this is why we offer this test and service at an affordable price. At Cenultra, we know that many people are looking to cut costs, be more efficient and have a positive impact on the environment. This service can help you achieve all of these outcomes, which means that the initial cost of this service can be repaid very quickly, allowing you to make savings over time.

Legal requirement regarding EPC

It is also vital to know that there is a legal requirement in the UK for all domestic and commercial properties that are up for sale or lease to have an EPC. Our qualified and experienced experts will evaluate your home and provide you with a broad range of tips that can help you to make your home more energy efficient, which may include draught-proofing your doors and windows, looking into alternative heating options or even opting for innovative eco-friendly solutions.

There are legal requirements regarding testing electrical equipment

In addition to EPC testing, at Cenultra, we can provide you with Portable Appliance Testing ( Commonly known as PAT testing ). This is a test that evaluates electrical appliances and equipment to ensure that they are safe for usage. PAT testing is considered to be a legal requirement, and if you do not have up to date IAT tests, you may find that your insurance is rendered invalid.

While the frequency of PAT testing will depend on your devices and the previous recommendations, you will find that the recommended time can range between 3 months and 48 months.

We provide these tests along with electrical safety certificate test, so if you are keen to assure that the electrical appliances in your home are of the best quality and condition, we can help you out.