4 BURNT MILL LANE, WIDNES

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Using the recorded floor area and EPC characteristics, this 74m² pre-1900 end-terrace home has a current EPC rating of G3 and its recorded heating. HotAndCold estimates a space-heating requirement of approximately 7.5–9.5kW. This property's recorded energy efficiency is comparatively low. Its modelled space-heating intensity per square metre is relatively high.

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How this home compares locally

Based on 37265 EPC-recorded properties nearby.

Built form

End-terrace

Internal area (EPC)

74 m²

Building footprint

~159 m²

Approx. dimensions

~18.6 × 8.5 m

Main building axis

E–W

Estimated floors

2

Nearest building

11.7 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, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Roof

Pitched, insulated (assumed)

Windows

Fully double glazed

Main heating

Room heaters, smokeless fuel

Heating controls

No thermostatic control of room temperature

Hot water

Electric immersion, standard tariff

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 4 BURNT MILL LANE, WIDNES, WA8 8PB.

1. 1
   Solar water heatingIndicative cost: £4,000 - £7,000

   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
   Wind turbineIndicative cost: £5,000 - £20,000

   A wind turbine provides electricity from wind energy. This electricity is used throughout the home in the same way as the electricity purchased from an energy supplier. The British Wind Energy Association has up-to-date information on suppliers of small-scale wind systems. Wind turbines are not suitable for all properties. The system’s effectiveness depends on local wind speeds and the presence of nearby obstructions, and a site survey should be undertaken by an accredited installer.

3. 3
   Draught proof single-glazed windowsIndicative cost: £150 - £250

   Fitting draught proofing, strips of insulation around windows and doors, will improve the comfort in the home. A contractor can be employed but draught proofing can be installed by a competent DIY enthusiast.

4. 4
   Wood pellet stove with boiler and radiatorsIndicative cost: £10,000 - £20,000

   A closed-in solid fuel stove (also called a room heater) is about twice as efficient as an open fire. Modern heaters with glass doors are clean, easy to use and provide an attractive source of heating. A biomass boiler burns renewable fuel such as wood pellets and therefore is much less damaging to the environment. This improvement is most appropriate when the existing heating system needs repair or replacement. Provisions under the Clean Air Act apply to this work. It is best to obtain advice from a qualified heating engineer. Ask the engineer to explain the options.

5. 5
   Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWpIndicative cost: £8,000 - £10,000

   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.

6. 6
   50 mm internal or external wall insulationIndicative cost: £7,500 - £11,000

   Solid wall insulation involves adding a layer of insulation to either the inside or the outside surface of the external walls, which reduces heat loss and lowers fuel bills. As it is more expensive than cavity wall insulation it is only recommended for walls without a cavity, or where for technical reasons a cavity cannot be filled. Internal insulation, known as dry-lining, is where a layer of insulation is fixed to the inside surface of external walls; this type of insulation is best applied when rooms require redecorating and can be installed by a competent DIY enthusiast. External solid wall insulation is the application of an insulant and a weather-protective finish to the outside of the wall. This may improve the look of the home, particularly where existing brickwork or rendering is poor, and will provide long-lasting weather protection. Further information can be obtained from the National Insulation Association (www.nationalinsulationassociation.org.uk).

7. 7
   High performance external doorsIndicative cost: £1,800 - £2,400

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

8. 8
   Increase hot water cylinder insulationIndicative cost: £20 - £40

   Increasing the thickness of existing insulation around the hot water cylinder will help to maintain the water at the required temperature; this will reduce the amount of energy used and lower fuel bills. An additional cylinder jacket or other suitable insulation layer can be used. The insulation should be fitted over any thermostat clamped to the cylinder. Hot water pipes from the hot water cylinder should also be insulated, using pre-formed pipe insulation of up to 50 mm thickness (or to suit the space available) for as far as they can be accessed to reduce losses in summer. All these materials can be purchased from DIY stores and installed by a competent DIY enthusiast.

9. 9
   Floor insulation (solid floor)Indicative cost: £5,000 - £10,000

   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.

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