3, DYEHOUSE COTTAGE

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Using the recorded floor area and EPC characteristics, this 42m² mid-terrace home has a current EPC rating of D59 and its recorded heating. HotAndCold estimates a space-heating requirement of approximately 3.0–3.5kW. This property has moderate recorded energy efficiency — neither especially poor nor especially high. The estimated heat demand per square metre is around typical levels.

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What stands out about this home

How this home compares locally

Based on 15 EPC-recorded properties nearby.

Built form

Mid-terrace

Internal area (EPC)

42 m²

Building footprint

~168 m²

Approx. dimensions

~25.7 × 6.6 m

Main building axis

NW–SE

Nearest building

9.9 m

Footprint & dimensions derived from Overture Maps building data (ODbL). Approximate, not survey-grade.

How this home is constructed & heated

Recorded on its Energy Performance Certificate.

Walls

Solid brick, with internal insulation

Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Windows

Fully double glazed

Main heating

Electric storage heaters

Heating controls

Manual charge control

Hot water

Electric instantaneous at point of use

Floor

Solid, 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 3, DYEHOUSE COTTAGE, HOLLIN LANE, SUTTON, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 0NN.

1. 1
   Solar water heatingIndicative cost: £4,000 - £6,000

   A solar water heating panel, usually fixed to the roof, uses the sun to pre-heat the hot water supply. This will significantly reduce the demand on the heating system to provide hot water and hence save fuel and money. The Solar Trade Association has up-to-date information on local installers.

2. 2
   High heat retention storage heatersIndicative cost: £1,200 - £1,800

   Modern storage heaters have better insulation and are easier to control than the older type in the property. Ask for a quotation for new, high heat retention heaters with automatic charge and output controls. As installations should be in accordance with the current regulations covering electrical wiring, only a qualified electrician should carry out the installation. It is best to obtain advice from a qualified heating engineer. Ask the engineer to explain the options which might also include switching to other forms of electric heating.

3. 3
   High performance external doorsIndicative cost: £1,000

   High performance external doors contain insulation and lose heat at about half the rate of conventional external doors.

4. 4
   Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWpIndicative cost: £5,000 - £8,000

   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.

5. 5
   Floor insulation (solid floor)Indicative cost: £4,000 - £6,000

   Insulation of a floor will significantly reduce heat loss; this will improve levels of comfort, reduce energy use and lower fuel bills. Further information about floor insulation is available from many sources including www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/northernireland/Insulation/Floor-insulation.

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

Energy rating history

Recorded change: +15 EPC points across 3 certificates.

1. 2014E44
2. 2018E50
3. 2018D59

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