New-build energy assessment in Pyle
- Legal requirement
The short answer
SAP, predicted and on-construction EPC
- Price from
- £150.00
- Time on site
- N/A (office-based)
What you get
All necessary SAP calculations, a Predicted Energy Assessment (PEA), and the final On-Construction Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for your new build.
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When do you need a New-build energy assessment?
You must start this process before you even begin digging foundations. The law says you need a plan to prove the building will be energy efficient.
- Start during the design phase
- Use it for new houses
- Apply it to office conversions
- Update it when building finishes
- Required for building control sign-off
What happens on the day
Your assessor usually works from their office using your technical building plans. They rarely need to visit the site because they use your drawings and data.
- Provide full architectural drawings
- Send details of your insulation
- List your heating and windows
- Include any solar panel specs
- Software calculates your final score
How to prepare
- Gather all architectural floor plans
- List all insulation types used
- Find window and door specifications
- Note the heating system model
- Collect renewable energy system details
- Check your air pressure test
- Confirm the site postal address
- Identify any water heating details
How to improve your result
- Install thicker loft and wall insulation
- Choose triple glazed window units
- Add solar panels to the roof
- Use a high efficiency heat pump
- Ensure the building is airtight
- Install low energy lighting throughout
Why it is useful day to day
Having this assessment done early saves you from very expensive mistakes during the build. It ensures your new home is cheap to run and stays warm all year.
- Lower monthly energy bills
- Higher property resale value
- Better comfort for the residents
- Faster building control approval
- Guaranteed warm and cozy rooms
Why we ask these questions
The assessment checks that your building plans meet the latest green standards. It looks at how much carbon the home will produce and how much heat it loses.
- Tests your building fabric quality
- Checks heat pump or boiler
- Measures predicted energy bills
- Compares plans to legal targets
- Highlights where you need improvements
Frequently asked questions
Often needed alongside
- Legal requirement
- Fixed price
Building control inspection
Plans check, inspections, completion certificate
- Legal requirement
- Fixed price
Airtightness test
Building Regs air test
- Fixed price
Water absorption (WAC) test
Masonry water-absorption testing
New utility connection
New or upgraded gas, electricity or water supply
- Legal requirement
- Fixed price
New-work electrical certificate
Sign-off for new circuits or rewires
- Legal requirement
- Fixed price
New gas installation sign-off
Certificate for new gas work
- Fixed price
New-build snagging
Defect list before completion





