170 SPA ROAD, BOLTON

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From the available property and energy data, this 131m² end-terrace home has a current EPC rating of E49 and mains-gas heating. HotAndCold estimates a space-heating requirement of approximately 11.5–14.5kW. This property's recorded energy efficiency is comparatively low. Its modelled space-heating intensity per square metre is moderate.

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Sale history

Recorded sales for 170 SPA ROAD from HM Land Registry Price Paid data.

1. £95,000

   Aug 2008 · Terraced

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right. Sale prices are historic and not a current valuation.

How this home is constructed & heated

Recorded on its Energy Performance Certificate.

Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Roof

Pitched, no insulation (assumed)

Windows

Fully double glazed

Main heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Heating controls

No time or thermostatic control of room temperature

Hot water

From main system, plus solar

Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

Energy improvement potential

Recommended improvements for this property

Measures from this home’s official Energy Performance Certificate assessment that could raise its rating and cut running costs, specific to 170 SPA ROAD, BOLTON, BL1 4SE.

1. 1
   Floor insulationIndicative cost: £800 - £1,200

   Insulation of a floor will significantly reduce heat loss; this will improve levels of comfort, reduce energy use and lower fuel bills. Suspended floors can sometimes be insulated from below which means that the floor does not need to be lifted to install the insulation. Further information about floor insulation and details of local contractors can be obtained from the National Insulation Association (www.nationalinsulationassociation.org.uk).

2. 2
   Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWpIndicative cost: £9,000 - £14,000

   A solar PV system is one which converts light directly into electricity via panels placed on the roof with no waste and no emissions. This electricity is used throughout the home in the same way as the electricity purchased from an energy supplier. The British Photovoltaic Association has up-to-date information on local installers who are qualified electricians. It is best to obtain advice from a qualified electrician. Ask the electrician to explain the options.

3. 3
   Cavity wall insulationIndicative cost: £500 - £1,500

   Cavity wall insulation, to fill the gap between the inner and outer layers of external walls with an insulating material, reduces heat loss; this will improve levels of comfort, reduce energy use and lower fuel bills. The insulation material is pumped into the gap through small holes that are drilled into the outer walls, and the holes are made good afterwards. As specialist machinery is used to fill the cavity, a professional installation company should carry out this work, and they should carry out a thorough survey before commencing work to ensure that this type of insulation is suitable for this home. They should also provide a guarantee for the work and handle any building control issues. Further information about cavity wall insulation and details of local installers can be obtained from the National Insulation Association (www.nationalinsulationassociation.org.uk).

4. 4
   Upgrade heating controlsIndicative cost: £350 - £450

   The heating system would benefit from a programmer and room thermostat to enable the boiler to switch off when no heat is required; this will reduce the amount of energy used and lower fuel bills. Thermostatic radiator valves should also be installed, to allow the temperature of each room to be controlled to suit individual needs, adding to comfort and reducing heating bills. For example, they can be set to be warmer in the living room and bathroom than in the bedrooms. Ask a competent heating engineer to install thermostatic radiator valves and a fully pumped system with the pump and the boiler turned off by the room thermostat. Thermostatic radiator valves should be fitted to every radiator except one – the radiator in the same room as the room thermostat. Remember the room thermostat is needed as well as the thermostatic radiator valves, to enable the boiler to switch off when no heat is required. It is best to obtain advice from a qualified heating engineer.

Source: the property’s domestic EPC recommendations (open data). Indicative only, get a professional survey before committing to any measure.

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