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Part L1B
Conservation of fuel and power in Existing Dwellings
Highbridge - SAP Extension Calculations - 01752 687 017
The office that covers this area is: Plymouth
Phone Number: 01752 687 017 Email: highbridge@e2consultants.co.uk
SAP Extension Calculations is sometimes referred to as SAP Extension, Part L1B Compliance, SAP Extension Calculations, SAP Extension Calcs, SAP Extension Assessment, SAP Extension Calc.
Highbridge - SAP Extension Calculations / SAP Extension Assessment
These are a Government defined process in accordance with Part L1B Building Control Regulation Compliance of Domestic Property SAP Extension Calculations are the Government's Standard Assessment Procedure for Energy Rating of Dwellings.
Since 6th April 2006, Part L1B has required SAP Extension Calculations to be carried out on every new conversion.
You will automatically achieve Compliance with Part L1B if the extension envelope is sufficiently insulated, the area of all openings is within the 25% allowance and building service are sufficient.
All SAP Extension Calculations are calculated in accordance with Part L1B of the building regulations.
By upgrading or over compensating in construction of other elements, or perhaps demonstrating additional solar gains, the negative impact of larger expanses of glass can be removed.
There are further options to upgrade the existing property - especially useful if the existing dwelling is receiving a make-over too. We can guide you through all the options.
Many change of use schemes will also be subject to SAP regulations, like flat conversions or commercial-to-residential conversions
Many extension designs do not comply with the minimum Part L1b regulations.
These require that areas of new glazing account for no more than 25% of new floor area.
We can help you overcome this hurdle easily and quickly.
At E2 Consultants Highbridge we pride ourselves on being able to provide all of the Part L services. Aswell as SAP Extension Calculations we also provide "On Construction" EPCs, Air Tightness/pressureTesting, sound / acoustic testing, A SAP Extension Calculations assessments / BREEAM assessments with consultancy. As part of our service we advise our clients as to how they can best achieve compliance in the most cost effective manner, for this reason all of our SAP Extension Calculations are site specific. Alterations are free of charge and our SAP assessors will also liaise with Building Control Officers on your behalf.
E2 Consultants in Highbridge can also provide you with a "On Construction" Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), they are produced using the SAP methodology and are undertaken by one of our OCDEA (On Construction DEA). The certificates are needed if a property is to be sold or let, they can also be requested by Building Control. Whether E2 Consultants have completed your initial SAP Extension Calculations, your initial SAP assessor is not qualified to produce "On Construction" EPCs or SAP Extension Calculations have not already been carried out on the development, E2 Consultants are able to produce your On Construction Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs).
E2 Consultants in Highbridge will try to beat any other price that you might receive. Call one of our regional offices and speak to one of our sap Extension calculation experts on 01752 687 017 or email highbridge@e2consultants.co.uk for a formal quotation.
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