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The Certificate

Depending upon the size of the property the inspection will take about 1 to 1½ hours, typically it will include the following:

  1. Visual inspection of the inside and outside of the property.
  2. Measurements of the dimensions of each room within the property.
  3. Examination of the loft space and any existing loft insulation, the DEA will provide a ladder for access.
  4. Inspection of the space and water heating systems and associated controls.
  5. Assessment of the basement or cellar if one is present.
  6. Inspection of electricity and gas meters, bottled gas, fuel or oil supplies.
  7. Check of the type lighting used within the home.
  8. Examination of all of the glazing fitted in each room.
  9. Determination of wall thicknesses at the reveals by opening windows or doors in most rooms.
  10. Tapping of walls in most rooms to help determine the type of wall construction.
  11. Recording of any other energy related features such as solar panels, photovoltaic panels or renewable energy resources used in the home.

If you arrange an inspection please leave clear access to the areas indicated above, remember that the DEA must not move furniture or personal items during the inspection. If a DEA has to limit their inspection in any way because of obstructions, this might have a detrimental effect on the energy rating your property achieves. Please also note the following:

  1. If you will not be present for the inspection, please be mindful that the inspection cannot take place if there are juveniles under the age of 16 in sole charge of the property.
  2. The assessor will not enter a property where dogs or other animals that could pose a hazard are unaccompanied or unrestrained.
  3. It is important that the assessor is allowed to carry out the inspection in their own time and without distraction, to ensure none of the data vital to the production of the certificate is missed and that mistakes are not made.
  4. Missed appointments or return visits will attract a fee.