The report contains the following clear assumptions and limitations:-

1.The assessor/surveyor advises the client as to his opinion of the domestic energy values in relation to the building, and save as hereinafter provided, carries out such work as is reasonable in his professional judgement, bearing in mind the practical limitations imposed by the individual circumstances of the property at the time of his inspection.

2. Except where the contrary is stated, a part of the building and of the energy systems which are covered, unexposed or inaccessible, are not inspected and it is, of course, impossible to examine every part of the building and its energy systems.
The report does not purport to express an opinion or to advice upon the condition or energy ratings/values of uninspected parts
and should not be taken as making any implied representation or statement about such parts.

3.The Assessor/Surveyor inspects as much of the surface area, both internally and externally, as is practicable and lifts loose floorboards and trap doors where accessible and where reasonable to do so.
 He does not lift fitted carpets, move heavyfurniture or remove fixtures of fittings to facilitate inspection.

4.The roof attic and upper areas are inspected from ground level or from a nearby available vantage point, together with flat roofs and loft attics, which can be accessed, with due regard to safety, from the Surveyors 10 ft (3 metre) ladder.  Close proximity of nearby buildings or tall trees may preclude inspection of parts of the attic/roof /chimney stacks etc. The roof void is inspected assuming a suitable access point if available,but household effects, or other items stored therein, will not be moved.  No comment can be made upon the practicality of using the chimneys.

5. Wherever possible the fabric is examined for evidence required to produce the EPC, Energy Performance Certificate.

6. General comments only are made and energy relatedsystems/equipment is only visually inspected.

7. No test of the service installations - gas, water,electricity, central heating, systems is made without specific priorinstructions.

 8.The Surveyor gives his opinion giving all reasonable professional skill and care provided however that any liability of the Assessor/Surveyor arising in connection with these Conditions of Engagement or any matters arising there from shall not extend to economic loss or loss of profits suffered whether by the Client or any third party.

9. Complaints: If you are unhappy with any aspect of the survey you should, in the first instance, contact the Energy Assessor who carried out the work. His details are given in the EPC. If this fails to resolve the matter you may telephone or write to Elmhurst Energy. Elmhurst Energy is accredited by Department of Finance and Personnel (Northern Ireland). Elmhurst is responsible for ensuring that Energy Performance Certificates are accurate and consistent.Their address is as follows:

Elmhurst Energy Systems Ltd

16 StJohn’s Business Park

Lutterworth

LE 17 4HB

Telephone 01455 883 257

10. Where applicable, the opinion in the report is as at the date of inspection. 

Unless otherwise expressly agreed, the assessment advice and certification assumes that:-

a. The property is unaffected by any statutory notice and that neither the property nor its use or proposed use gives rise to a contravention of any statutory requirements.      

The Assessor/surveyor is under no duty to verify these assumptions.

11. The Client agrees to pay to the Surveyor in respect of the said professional advice a fee as agreed.