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SAP assessments, or Standard Assessment Procedure assessments, are an important part of monitoring your home’s energy and environmental performance. While they are a key part of new home designs, they can also be very complex to deal with alone.

We provide a range of UK-based services focused on your building’s SAP calculations. We offer many years of experience as SAP specialists to help you control a build’s energy efficiency.

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Why Use Us?

We are Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) assessment experts who understand what it takes to pass building regulations. Our team can work with clients and follow SAP methodology to ensure your new dwelling meets these regulations perfectly.

What are the Different Types of SAP Calculations?

SAP calculations focus on your energy performance, resulting in a number on a scale of 1 to 100 and beyond. 100 is zero energy cost, and anything beyond that means that you are exporting energy rather than using it.

What are the Different Types of SAP Calculations

SAP is calculated through several factors, including:

SAP stands for Standard Assessment Procedure and is a standardised way of measuring energy and environmental performance.

It is important to pay attention to how much energy you use and your overall carbon emissions since lower SAP numbers can violate building regulations.

How much does a SAP Assessment Cost?

A typical set of SAP calculations and assessment work can cost between £150 and £500 per unit. However, this varies based on a range of factors, such as:

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Importance of SAP Calculations

SAP calculations are a vital part of working out a building’s energy efficiency. Similar to Predicted Energy Assessment (EPC) and Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) tests, your SAP rating shows your compliance with building regulations.

Importance of SAP Calculations

We can serve as SAP assessors to help you get your Energy Performance Certificate, highlighting that your new development falls within an acceptable SAP and environmental impact rating.

What are SAP Calculations?

SAP calculations are used to identify the energy performance of a property. This means energy use, solar gains, carbon dioxide creation and overall energy consumption compared to output.

Building regulations require that a new build demonstrate compliance with SAP calculation regulations and earn an EPC.

This includes not only newly built dwellings but also home extensions. New external walls and room spaces need to be tested.

This is also required for commercial to domestic conversions (conversion work that turns a storefront or business into a home).

How are SAP Calculations Completed?

SAP calculations take a number of factors into account, and even the simplified version, referred to as the Reduced Data SAP, still considers a lot of information.

This includes:

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Who does SAP Calculations?

SAP calculations are performed by an assessor who has an understanding of the relevant calculations and often has access to specialised SAP software.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a SAP the same as an EPC?

SAP is the process, and EPC is the resulting certificate proving that you fall within relevant building regulations.

Why do I need a SAP Assessment?

SAP assessments check that your building meets building regulations as well as energy and environmental policy initiatives. These energy and environmental policy initiatives are a core part of getting a build approved and usable in the long-term.

What are the SAP Rating Building Regulations in the UK?

A good SAP rating is usually anywhere around 92-100, which is the A-rating. 20 and below are the G-rating, which is the worst possible.

When should a SAP Calculation be Carried Out?

SAP calculations are best done early in the design process when things like heating systems, energy consumption and energy running costs are still being worked out.

This allows changes to be made to ensure that the dwelling can offer a good level of comfort and service provision without excessive energy consumption and fuel costs.

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How Long Will a SAP Assessment Take?

SAP calculation work normally takes about a week, whereas EPCs take roughly 24 hours on their own.

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Do I need SAP Calculations for an Extension?

Extensions to existing dwellings need a SAP assessment if the amount of glazing exceeds a certain level. In general, it is best to assume that you do.

Do I need a SAP or Energy Performance Certificate?

Your SAP leads to your EPC, the approved document showing proof of your calculations. This means that you need both.

What is needed for SAP Calculations?

A lot of information may be needed for SAP calculations, from drawings to information about the boiler model you will be using. Working with a professional is the best way to get advice on what you will need to supply.

What Happens if My Building Fails a SAP Assessment?

If your design fails a SAP, the assessor will make suggestions on how to achieve a more acceptable rating. This could mean reducing the target emission rate of carbon dioxide, using less power, or simplifying parts of the design overall.

Summary

Our Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) experts understand how to perform an assessment correctly and will work closely with you to ensure that your building is properly checked before construction. Whether it is a simple extension or an entire new home, a SAP test is important.

If you want to know more about what a SAP assessment entails or just want more information about our services and pricing, contact us today. Our experts are always ready to take on new clients.

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What Others Say About Our Services

"The visit was easy to book, and the specialist arrived on time. I wasn't expecting to get my results back so quickly, but he got the work done extremely fast."

Lia Young
Greater London

"I was worried about my energy rating, but your team got the assessment done quickly! I'm very glad to have chosen your services first."

David King
Greater London

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