Practical guides to preparing for property assessments and planning your next step.
Preparing for a Fire Risk Assessment
Tell us about your building
Share the property address, its use, approximate size and number of floors. Let us know about shared areas, access restrictions and any particular concerns so we can agree the assessment scope.
Gather the available records
Have any previous assessment, fire safety records, maintenance records and building plans ready for the assessor. Tell us about changes to the building or how it is used.
Arrange access and a contact person
Agree access to the areas included in the booking and nominate someone who knows the property. The assessor will explain the findings and the next steps in the agreed report.
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Getting ready for your Domestic EPC appointment
Prepare access to the property
Arrange access to the rooms and relevant heating controls, meters and hot water system. Tell the assessor beforehand about any areas that cannot be reached safely.
Find supporting information
If available, gather evidence of insulation, window upgrades and heating improvements. Photographs or installation paperwork can help the assessor understand the property; the assessor will confirm which evidence is suitable.
Discuss the findings
Ask about the certificate and the recommendations. The suitability of an improvement depends on the property, and the assessment can help you decide what to investigate next.
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Retrofit assessment and coordination: where to start
Start with your goals
Tell us whether you want to improve comfort, understand energy use or plan a wider renovation. Share any existing reports and known building issues.
Understand the whole property
A retrofit assessment considers the building, its condition and occupancy to support improvement planning. It helps the team consider how proposed measures may interact.
Plan the next stage
Retrofit coordination connects assessment, planning, design, installation and handover. We explain the agreed responsibilities and records for the project before work starts.
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