FAQ
Frequently asked
questions.
Answers to the most common questions about our services, assessments, and how we work. Grouped by service area.
General
What areas do you cover?
England-wide. We have accredited assessors across England, and advisory work such as portfolio reviews and carbon reporting is handled remotely wherever you are.
How quickly can you book an assessment?
Most assessments can be booked within 48 hours. If you have an urgent compliance deadline, tell us when you get in touch and we'll do our best to accommodate same-week availability.
Do you work with residential and commercial clients?
Yes, we work across domestic, commercial, and public sector properties of all sizes.
Are your assessors accredited?
Yes. All assessments are carried out by fully accredited professionals and lodged on official government registers where required.
Do you provide written quotes?
Always. We confirm pricing in writing before any work begins. No surprises.
Do you carry out improvement works?
No. Enelyst is an assessment and advisory business. We tell you what a property needs, produce the brief listing the measures to price, and re-assess once the work is done. You appoint your own contractors.
Energy Certificates
How long is an EPC valid for?
10 years for both domestic and commercial EPCs, unless significant energy-related works have been carried out.
How much does an EPC cost?
Domestic EPCs start from £75 + VAT. Commercial EPCs start from £150 + VAT for smaller premises, rising with the size and complexity of the building. We confirm a fixed price in writing before booking.
Who needs a Display Energy Certificate?
Public buildings over 250m² occupied by a public authority. Required annually for buildings over 1,000m², and every 10 years for buildings between 250–1,000m².
Does my building need a TM44 inspection?
If your building has air conditioning systems with a combined output exceeding 12kW, yes, inspections are required every five years.
Do you cover commercial EPCs in Bristol?
Yes. Our non-domestic assessors are Bristol based and cover Bristol, Bath, Weston-super-Mare, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset, as well as the rest of England.
Landlord & Portfolio Compliance
What is MEES?
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards: legislation requiring rental properties to meet a minimum EPC rating. The minimum is E for most lettings today. Domestic rented homes must reach EPC C by 1 October 2030, and larger commercial buildings (over 1,000m²) are set to require EPC B by 2031.
My property is rated E. Am I compliant?
Currently yes for most lettings, but regulations are tightening. We'll advise on your specific situation and flag any upcoming deadlines that affect you.
What is an EPC Improvement Plan?
A prioritised route from the rating a property has to the rating it needs. We model the measures that move it up the scale, rank them, and give you a contractor brief listing the measures to price. We do not carry out the works or estimate their cost.
Can you review a whole portfolio?
Yes. A Portfolio EPC Review pulls every certificate from the register, checks rating, validity and expiry, and ranks the properties by risk so you know what to deal with first.
Can you track our renewal dates?
Yes. Compliance Renewal Tracking keeps a register of every EPC, DEC, advisory report and TM44 inspection across your estate and tells you before each one falls due.
Net Zero & Carbon Reporting
Does SECR apply to us?
SECR applies to UK quoted companies, and to large unquoted companies and LLPs meeting the size thresholds. Get in touch and we'll confirm your obligations, no charge for the initial check.
What is a Carbon Reduction Plan?
A specific document required under PPN 06/21 for suppliers bidding for central government contracts over £5 million a year. It sets out your emissions baseline, your reduction initiatives and a net zero commitment date.
How is a net zero roadmap different from a Climate Action Plan?
A net zero roadmap is the technical pathway: baseline, measures, phasing. A Climate Action Plan adds governance, stakeholder commitments, KPIs and a communications layer on top.
What is a Heat Decarbonisation Plan?
A phased, costed plan for moving a building or estate off fossil-fuel heating. For public bodies it is the entry document for the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS).
Still have a question?
If you can't find the answer you're looking for, get in touch directly. We're happy to answer any questions before you commit to anything.
Not sure what you need?
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