Prices / Charges for SAP Calcs - Andrew J Ball - On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor (OCDEA)

Prices (correct as at June 2008)

I work as a self-employed sole trader, operating from my home office, with low financial overheads. I do not personally sub-contract work out but do work as a sub-contractor to other home energy rating businesses. My aim is to provide a timely, quality service at a competitive price.

SAP calculations using NHER Plan Assessor software are broken down into 4 no. stages:-

1) Design Draft - working draft version calculation(s), to include DER / TER comparison for new build dwellings, and other checks required to demonstrate building regulations compliance

2) Design Final - final design version calculation for initial submission to Building Control Body. Outputs include a Predicted Energy Assessment (PEA).

3) As-Built Draft - working draft version calculation(s) based upon the dwelling as-built

4) As-Built Final - final calculation version upon which the On Construction Energy Performance Certificate (OCEPC) and other documentation required by the Building Control Body is produced

Indicative prices for SAP CALCULATIONS for NEW BUILD PROPERTIES under Part L1a of the Building Regulations

A. Up to 3 no dwellings (price each) ........................................................£100.00

(a) £75.00 payable at Design Final Stage (production of PEA)

(b) £25.00 payable at As Built Final stage (production of OCEPC)

B. More than 3 no. dwellings on the same development

Each unique master dwelling type.......................................£65.00

(a) £40.00 payable at Design Final stage (production of PEA)

(b) £25.00 payable at As-Built Final stage (production of OCEPC)

Duplicate dwellings based upon the master above........£45.00

(a) £20.00 payable at Design Final stage (production of PEA)

(b) £25.00 payable at As-Built Final stage (production of OCEPC)

For example, 10 occurrences of housetype A on the same development.

First house charged at ...............................1 x £65.00 = £65.00

Remaining 9 no. houses charged at .........9 x £45.00 = £405.00

Total .................................................................................. .£470.00,

averaging £47.00 per dwelling.

CALCULATIONS for EXTENSIONS, CONVERSIONS/MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE under Part L1b of the Building Regulations

Prices based upon individual calculations - from £100.00 upwards.

Please contact us for more information.

Notes

Prices normally confirmed by written quotation before work commences.

All prices based upon traditional types of construction.

Additional related work, such as re-working calculations due to variations, charged at £35.00 / hour.

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Andrew J Ball

On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor (OCDEA) for new-build home energy SAP ratings, providing On Construction Energy Performance Certificates (OCEPCs)