Sap Calculations Waltham Forest
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.
Waltham Forest SAP Calcs For Dwelling Change Of Use
- Reports for Part L Compliance
- SAP EPC
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Waltham Forest SAP Calcs For Overglazed Extensions
- Carbon Emissions Reports
- Heat Loss Calculations
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Waltham Forest SAP Calcs For New Builds
- Reports for Part L compliance
- 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 whole website to get the answers you’re trying to find, we’ve supplied answers to the 10 most typical questions asked about SAP in Waltham Forest.
Sap Calculations, What are They?
This really is by far the most frequent question asked. Have a look at Andrea’s video explanation above, or read the full explanation here on the right.
How Much Are Sap Calculations
If there are multiple properties with similar forms of constructions, then reductions may apply. For single dwellings you would then be looking in the range of £120 – £300 depending upon the difficulty of your building along with the size. By providing the plans, you will be able to get yourself a fixed price quotation.
What’s The Difference Between Sap and EPC
Before we explain the difference, here is what you will require depending on your project.
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 properties design that’s put together to display the energy performance of a building. EPC stands for Energy Performance Certificate and it’s a summary statement of the SAP calculations in an simple to comprehend report, which can also be used to sell or rent out a property.
There are actually 2 types of EPCs. First is a SAP EPC that is produced from building plans when all of the components of the construction are known. This will normally be required by building control to show that a property complies with specific targets required by the building regulations. Building control would must also see the SAP calculations which shows in greater detail whether all of the components going into the property comply with the building regulations.
The 2nd type of EPC is the regular one that will be needed for anybody who is marketing, or renting a property. This kind of EPC uses what’s called rdSAP, which stands for Reduced Data Standard Assessment Procedure, which is used where certain thermal values of, for instance, the walls, roof, floors, etc, usually are not precisely known on an established property. In this situation assumed thermal values are used depending on the age of the property. This particular EPC would be no use to show compliance with any building regulations. Sometimes building control would simply ask you for the EPC, however what they would really need to have are the Sap calculations (which is the data behind the EPC) and the SAP EPC (which is actually summary report of the Sap calculations).
If you are still perplexed, after that call us to get more assistance.
What Are As Built SAP Calculations
These will be the finished set of SAP calculations produced once the building has been completed to show that it is compliant with Part L1A of the building regulations. Prior to the construction starting, it ought to have had a set of “Design Sap” calculations to show that the planned construction, on paper at least, would be compliant with Part L1A.
How To Do Sap Calculations
No, this is not something that you can do yourself. The calculations have to be carried out by an On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor or OCDEA, by using approved Government program. The Assessor has to be certified under one of the accreditation schemes and is also regularly audited to maintain their certification.
What Information is Required 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
All new property need to have Sap calculations to show compliance with Part L1A (Conservation of fuel and power in new dwellings) of the building regs.
Sap Calculations For Extensions
It’s now modern to have large bi-folding doors, sky lights and large amounts of glazing on new extensions. However with the present building regulations the quantity of glazing can be no more than 25% of the floor area of the new extension. So over compensations in the thermal elements in other areas of the property will need to be made to show the CO2 emissions coming from the existing house along with the planned extension is not any worse than the existing house and an extension whose glazing is within the allowed amount judged against Part L1B of the building regulations.
You will need SAP calculations to find solutions and illustrate compliance.
Sap Calculations For Conversions
When you are changing the use of a building, you will require Sap calculations. {The new dwelling will have to comply with Part L1B of the building regulations.}
Do I Need to have 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. Contact us, if you are not sure if you require them.

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