Sap Calculations Barking and Dagenham
Do you need Sap calculations for Part L of the building regulation? Then we are here to help. Contact us for a quote for your project.
What Exactly Are Sap Calculations?
SAP is short for Standard Assessment Procedure and is the UK government’s procedure for calculating the energy performance of residential properties. The calculations are required to demonstrate your building conforms with specified energy targets laid down in the building regs.
That’s pretty much it in a simple summary.
Barking and Dagenham SAP Calcs For Dwelling Change Of Use
- Reports for Part L Compliance
- SAP EPC
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Barking and Dagenham SAP Calcs For Overglazed Extensions
- Carbon Emissions Reports
- Heat Loss Calculations
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Barking and Dagenham SAP Calcs For New Builds
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- SAP EPC
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What does SAP mean?
Have building control, or even your architect asked you to get sap calculations?
Why will you need them and exactly what are sap calculations anyhow? Then read on.
You can either click the video on this page, where Andreas will shed some light on this, or continue reading.
When Are SAP Calculations Needed?
Sap calculations are usually required for 3 main reasons.
1. For all new properties.
2. For a dwelling change of use, for example altering a commercial building to residential flats.
3. For overglazed extensions.
The two main areas that the sap calculations will be looking at is that the carbon emissions from the dwelling are within set tolerances and that certain elements of the property, such as the walls, windows , floors and roof comply with certain thermal energy targets.
A good set of construction drawings will need to be given to the Assessor, because all the calculations are done from the building drawings ,so usually there is no need to visit the property.
Your Assessor will advise you of precisely what is needed. When the calculations are completed, an Energy Performance Certificate or EPC can also be produced.
If your sap calculations show that your property is not compliant, then our Assessor will give you advice on upgrades that can be made to make it so.
It could be costly if you realise at a late stage in the construction that the building is not compliant. So it is wise to liaise with the Assessor as early on during the project as possible.
Should you require advice on a project you could have in, or simply require a quotation, give us a call or fill in our get a quote form.
Rather than trawl through a entire website to get the answers you’re searching for, we have supplied answers to the 10 most typical queries asked about SAP in Barking and Dagenham.
What Are Sap Calculations?
This is certainly probably the most frequent question asked. Have a look at Andrea’s video explanation above, or read the full explanation here on the right.
Sap Calculations, How Much Are They
The average budget range will be between £100 – £300, this is depending upon the complexity and size of the property. For those who also require an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) at the end of it there will probably be a further charge of about £50 to register an EPC on the epc register. Special discounts would typically be available for a number of properties especially when they are of the identical type of building.
What Is The Difference Between Sap and EPC
Before we explain the difference, this is what you will need depending on your job.
For a new build property you’ll need – SAP calculations and an EPC.
For dwelling change of use or conversion you’ll need – Sap Calculations and an EPC.
For overglazing on an existing dwelling you’ll – Sap calculations only.
SAP or Standard Assessment Procedure are the computations of pre defined data set of a buildings design that’s put together to show the energy performance of a dwelling. EPC stands for Energy Performance Certificate and it’s a summary report of the SAP calculations in an easy to understand document, that can also be used to market or rent a property.
There are really 2 kinds of EPCs. The first is a SAP EPC that is produced from building plans when all of the elements of the building are known. This will normally be needed by building control to show that a dwelling complies with specific targets required by the building regulations. Building control would also need to see the SAP calculations which shows in greater detail whether all of the components going into the property conform to the building regulations.
The second sort of EPC is the regular one that will be necessary when you are selling, or renting out a property. This sort of EPC uses what’s called rdSAP, which stands for Reduced Data Standard Assessment Procedure, and is used where certain thermal values of, such as, the walls, roof, floors, etc, usually are not precisely known on an established property. In this instance assumed thermal values are used based on the age of the property. This kind of EPC will be no use to show compliance with any building regulations. Sometimes building control would simply ask you for the EPC, but what they would really need to have are the Sap calculations (which is the data behind the EPC) and the SAP EPC (which is a summary report of the Sap calculations).
Still confused, then call us for further assistance.
What Are As Built SAP Calculations
These are the final set of SAP calculations generated when the dwelling has been completed to confirm that it is compliant with Part L1A of the building regulations. Prior to the project starting, it ought to have had some “Design Sap” calculations to show that the planned building, in theory at least, will be compliant with Part L1A.
Can I Do The Sap Calculation Myself
No, this is not something that can be done by yourself. Sap calculations must be carried out by an On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor or OCDEA, working with approved Government software. The Assessor must be certified under one of the certification schemes and is also regularly audited to maintain their accreditation.
What Info is Needed For Sap Calculations
Your Assessor would advise you of exactly what is needed. Typically you would need the following:
- Floor Plans to include sections and elevations
- Orientation of the property
- Construction specification of walls, roof and floors
- Specification for all doors and windows
- Primary and secondary heating
- Provision for providing hot water
- Any renewable technology (if any)
Sap Calculations For New Build
Every new dwelling require Sap calculations to prove compliance with Part L1A (Conservation of fuel and power in new dwellings) of the building regulations.
Sap Calculations For Extensions
It’s now fashionable to have large bi-folding doors, sky lights and large quantities of glazing on new extensions. However under the current building regulations the quantity of glazing must be no more than 25percent of the floor area of the new extension. So over compensations in the thermal elements in other parts within the property will need to be made to show the CO2 emissions from the current house along with the planned extension is no worse when compared to the existing house and an extension whose glazing is within the allowed amount judged against Part L1B of the building regulations.
You will require SAP calculations to find solutions and demonstrate compliance.
Sap Calculations For Conversions
For anyone who is altering the use of a dwelling, you will need Sap calculations. {The new dwelling will have to comply with Part L1B of the building regulations.}
Do I Need Sap Calculations
You will need Sap calculations for any of the following:
- Building a new property
- Changing the use of an existing property (e.g, a barn conversion, commercial building to residential)
- Extensions with more than 25% glazing
- Opening up the main house to an existing conservatory
- Extension where the extension is more than 50% of the original property wall area
- Garage conversions
- If requested by building control
This checklist is not exhaustive. Phone us, if you are not sure if you need them.

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