It’s objective is to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions as part of the government’s strategy to achieve a sustainable environment and meet climate change targets agreed under the Kyoto Protocol. The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) introduced higher standards of energy conservation for new and refurbished buildings from April 2006 and will require Energy performance Certificate (EPC) for all buildings when built, sold or leased.



The idea is to promote the improvement of the energy performance of buildings and form part of the final implementation in England, Wales and Scotland of the European directive 2002/91/EC.

An EPC is a report which provides an Energy rating for a building which is based on the performance of the building itself (fabric) and its services (such as heating, ventilation and lighting). The energy rating on the certificate reflects the performance standard of the building relative to a benchmark, which can then be used to make comparisons with similar properties.

It is accompanied by a recommendation report, which provides recommendations on how the energy performance of the building could be enhanced, together with an indication of the payback period.

Tyrrell Design has the technical ability and expertise to produce EPC's and DEC's throughout England, Wales and Scotland. This means that we are able to meet the demands of the most remote and structurally diverse property portfolios.

Tyrrell Design also offers SBEM or Simplified Building Energy Model which is a system used to calculate CO2 emissions from commercial buildings. SBEM calculations provided by Tyrrell Design can be submitted to Building Control without further checking as our team are fully accredited commercial Energy Assessors using SBEM approved software.



Our pricing structure is competitive and quotations can be obtained by email. For large property portfolios we are able to offer attractive discounts together with a dedicated team to suit your specific requirements.

Tyrrell Design have produced large volumes of EPC’s for a variety of clients and across a wide range of buildings. Our experienced staff are well placed to provide the highest standards of service to all building types, (simple, large and complex) levels 3, 4 and 5.



We provide a standard turn around time of making the appointment within 24 hours, carrying out the inspection within 5 working days of taking on the instruction and issuing the certificate within a further 5 working days from the date of the inspection.



As a legislative requirement of a commercial property sale, we appreciate that an EPC may be required at very short notice. Therefore we are able to offer a fast track service tailored to meet your time frame.

When a building has completed construction it is the responsibility of the person carrying out the construction to give an EPC and recommendation report to the building owner and to notify Building Control as they will not issue a completion certificate until an EPC has been issued. (In addition to providing an SBEM report to show compliance under Approved Document L).

If the building is modified and the services for heating / cooling have been extended then the responsibility for an EPC is with the person carrying out the works. Building control will need confirmation of the EPC before a completion certificate can be issued.

As soon as a building is in the process of being offered for sale, it is the responsibility of the vendor to make an EPC available to prospective buyers.

If the building is to be let, the responsibility is with the landlord to provide an EPC for prospective tenants.

The regulations are to be enforced by the local trading standards officers and fines for failure to produce an EPC can range from £500 to £5000.

Exemptions are:

Places of worship

Stand alone buildings less than 50 square metres and where heating and or cooling is not provided.

If the property is to be demolished in the next 2 years.

Industrial premises with low energy use where the space is mostly not heated or cooled (such as process and heavy engineering workshops and stores with localised work-station conditioning)

On lease renewals or extensions

If you are responsible for an EPC please contact Tyrrell Design for a no obligation quote.

We would be delighted to discuss your specific needs.