REGAL CLEANERS, 986 STOCKPORT ROAD

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From the available property and energy data, this 41m² 1960s flat has a current EPC rating of F38 and its recorded heating. HotAndCold estimates a space-heating requirement of approximately 2.5–3.0kW. Its current energy rating indicates relatively weak energy performance compared with more efficient homes. Its modelled space-heating intensity per square metre is relatively low.

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Based on 189863 EPC-recorded properties nearby.

Built form

Flat

Internal area (EPC)

41 m²

Building footprint

~113 m²

Approx. dimensions

~16.2 × 7.4 m

Main building axis

NE–SW

Nearest building

0.0 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

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Roof

Flat, limited insulation (assumed)

Windows

Partial double glazing

Main heating

Room heaters, electric, Room heaters, electric

Heating controls

No thermostatic control of room temperature

Hot water

Electric immersion, off-peak

Floor

(other premises below)

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 REGAL CLEANERS, 986 STOCKPORT ROAD, MANCHESTER, M19 3NN.

1. 1
   Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazed windowsIndicative cost: £3,300 - £6,500

   Double glazing is the term given to a system where two panes of glass are made up into a sealed unit. Replacing existing single-glazed windows with double-glazed windows will improve comfort in the home by reducing draughts and cold spots near windows. Double-glazed windows may also reduce noise, improve security and combat problems with condensation.

2. 2
   High performance external doorsIndicative cost: £500

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

3. 3
   Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulationIndicative cost: £850 - £1,500

   Insulation of a flat roof or sloping ceiling will significantly reduce heat loss through the roof; this will improve levels of comfort, reduce energy use and lower fuel bills. Where the weatherproof membrane is sound and the roof construction is appropriate, suitable insulation can be placed on top of the roof membrane (inverted roof). Alternatively, where the weatherproof membrane needs to be replaced insulation can be provided under the weatherproof membrane (warm roof). Further information about roof insulation and details of local contractors can be obtained from the National Insulation Association (www.nationalinsulationassociation.org.uk).

4. 4
   Add additional 80 mm jacket to hot water cylinderIndicative cost: £15 - £30

   Increasing the thickness of existing insulation by adding an 80 mm cylinder jacket around the hot water cylinder will help maintain the water at the required temperature; this will reduce the amount of energy used and lower fuel bills. The jacket should be fitted over the top of the existing foam insulation and 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.

5. 5
   High heat retention storage heaters and dual immersion cylinderIndicative cost: £800 - £1,200

   Modern storage heaters are less expensive to run than the direct acting, on-peak heating system in the property. A dual-rate electricity supply is required to provide the off-peak electricity that these heaters use; this is easily obtained by contacting the energy supplier. Ask for a quotation for high heat retention heaters with automatic charge and output controls. A dual-immersion cylinder, which can be installed at the same time, will provide cheaper hot water than the system currently installed. As installations should be in accordance with the national wiring standards, only a qualified electrician should carry out the installation. Ask a qualified electrical heating engineer to explain the options, which might also include switching to other forms of electric heating.

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

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