Home Surveys Level 1 and 2 in Cornwall 

Energy Retrofit Assessment & Coordination Services

South West Surveyors based in Cornwall help homeowners, buyers and private and social landlords in South West England make informed, energy efficient decisions about their properties.

Whether you're purchasing a home, planning energy upgrades or ensuring compliance with energy regulations, our comprehensive range of property surveys in Cornwall is designed to support you at every step.

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Services

  • Home Buyer | Condition Survey

    Ideal for modern, conventional properties located in Cornwall in generally good condition.

    A practical survey designed to give you a clear overview of the property's condition. It highlights significant defects, areas requiring attention and potential problems that could affect your purchase.

    What you can expect:

    • Clear condition ratings

    • Photographs and diagrams where appropriate

    • Straightforward, jargon-free reporting

    • Identification of significant defects and areas of concern

    • Opportunity to discuss the findings with your survey

  • Building Survey

    Ideal for older, larger, extended, unusual or more complex properties.

    Our most comprehensive residential survey, providing a detailed assessment of the property's construction, condition and defects. It is particularly suitable where a more in-depth investigation is required.

    The report can help you understand the likely causes of defects, recommended remedial work and the potential consequences of leaving issues unresolved.

  • New Build Snagging Survey

    Protect your investment with an independent inspection of your new home.

    A snagging survey identifies defects, unfinished work and poor-quality finishes that may have been missed during the construction process.

    Our independent inspection focuses on the areas you see, touch and use every day, giving you a detailed list of issues that can be raised with the developer.

    Ideal for: newly built houses and apartments, whether you are buying off-plan or have already received the keys.

  • Energy Retrofit Assessment

    Our qualified Retrofit Assessors support the Coordinator carrying out condition surveys, occupancy and energy reports and give the information gathered to the Coordinator. Our Assessments are based upon PAS 2035:2023 'Whole House Assessment' and our scope includes all the necessary roles defined by this methodology. Available from £170 inc VAT

  • Energy Retrofit Coordination

    Our Energy Retrofit Coordinators in Cornwall are responsible for overseeing the project and providing a midterm plan that identifies different retrofit measures and the subsequent viability, monitoring, and evaluation of energy efficiency measures, per PAS2035:2023. Available from £600 inc VAT

  • Home Energy Consultation

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Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)

  • EPC Survey

    An EPC survey is a visual inspection by a qualified assessor to determine a property's energy efficiency and provide an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). The survey assesses various factors, including insulation, heating systems, and window types, to calculate an energy rating (A-G). EPCs are required for selling or renting properties and help potential buyers or tenants understand a property's energy consumption.

Accreditations

Trustmark Registered
ECMK accredited member and Elmhurst Approved in Retrofit Coordination, Assessment & Domestic Energy Assessments (EPCs)

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Logos for Elmhurst Energy Approved Retrofit Coordinator and Trustmark Government Endorsed Quality.
Elmhurst Approved Energy Assessor
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“The UK’s 30 million homes account for more than 21% of the UK’s total carbon emissions. Retrofitting our homes to use low carbon heating systems is a major challenge which we must address to reach net zero emissions by 2050.”

Energy Saving Trust