COBWEB COTTAGE, ALDERLEY ROAD

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HotAndCold's model combines the recorded floor area, property type and EPC data, so this 156m² pre-1900 semi-detached home has a current EPC rating of C69 and mains-gas heating. HotAndCold estimates a space-heating requirement of approximately 15.5–20.0kW. This property has relatively strong recorded energy efficiency. Its modelled space-heating intensity per square metre is relatively high.

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Based on 19 EPC-recorded properties nearby.

Built form

Semi-detached

Internal area (EPC)

156 m²

Building footprint

~52 m²

Approx. dimensions

~10.7 × 4.8 m

Main building axis

N–S

Nearest building

1.5 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, 250 mm loft insulation

Windows

Fully double glazed

Main heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Heating controls

Programmer, room thermostat and TRVs

Hot water

From main system

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 COBWEB COTTAGE, ALDERLEY ROAD, MOTTRAM ST ANDREW, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 4QN.

1. 1
   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.

2. 2
   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.

3. 3
   50 mm internal or external wall insulationIndicative cost: £4,000 - £14,000

   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).

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: +36 EPC points across 2 certificates.

1. 2013F33
2. 2018C69

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