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Home Condition Reports

When included in an Home Information Pack, the Home Condition Report (HCR) tells you what condition 
the home is in and includes an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) (see description below). 

Each part of the home is given a condition rating on a scale of 1-3 (where 1 is best) to let you know if any 
repairs are needed and, if so, whether they are serious.

Buyers and sellers can rely on the Home Condition Report. The Home Inspectors who prepare them are 
qualified and required to be covered by insurance.

 

 

 

The Benefits of Providing a Home Condition Report

 

The Home Condition Report contains the Energy Performance Certificate. This tells you how energy efficient 
the home is on a scale of A-G. The most efficient homes, which should have the lowest running costs, are in 
band A.

The Certificate also tells you, on a scale of A-G, about the impact the home has on the environment. Better 
rated homes should have less impact through Carbon Dioxide emissions.

The average property in the UK is in Bands D-E for both ratings. Recommendations are included in the 
Certificate about ways to improve the home's energy efficiency to save you money and help the environment.

Home energy performance rating charts

The report is divided in to 8 sections, A to H.

Section A

  • Explains the report content and extent and limitations of the inspection.
  • Gives definitions of the condition ratings.

Section B

  • General information about the property.
  • Summary of the condition ratings.
  • Insurance reinstatement cost.

Section C

  • Solicitor or conveyancer matters.
  • Health and Safety risks.
  • Other risks e.g. subject to/risk of flooding.

Section D - Exterior aspects

  • Chimneys, roof coverings, gutters, walls, windows, claddings and external decoration.
  • Each of these elements is given an objective statement and a condition rating.

Section E - Internal aspects

  • Roof structure, ceilings, internal walls, floors, built in fitments and internal woodwork.
  • Each of these elements is given an objective statement and a condition rating.

Section F - Visual inspection of Services

  • Gas, electricity, heating, water and drainage.
  • Each of these elements is given an objective statement and a condition rating.
  • A recommendation for a safety inspection or service by a registered engineer may be given in the 
    objective statement.

Section G - Grounds and outbuildings

  • Permanent sheds and garages
  • Patio areas and garden walls.

Section H - Energy Performance Certificate.

 

We operate in West Norfolk and cover the following towns and areas in between: King's Lynn, Sutton Bridge, Hunstanton,  Downham Market, Swaffham and Fakenham, 

Areas covered: PE13, PE14, PE30, PE31, PE32, PE33, PE34, PE35, PE36, PE37, PE38, NR21 and NR23