Changing the use of a building almost certainly will mean that different building regs apply. Let us help you understand energy and insulation requirements.
When Does a Building Conversion Need a SAP Calculation and What are the Requirements?
Smart Heating Systems
The central heating in my shared house is controlled by a white plastic box on the wall. This winter it broke down. I spent several hours downloading the 20 page manual from the internet and reading it. So far I
SAP 2012 No Solar PV or Heat Pumps
SAPS4U believe in getting the job done within your budget. Not everyone building a house can afford to pay for solar panels and heat pumps and not everyone buying a house is used to such things. If you really want
Waste Water Heat Recovery
When you take a bath the waste water goes down the plug hole. Obviously this waste water is quite warm. Waste water heat recovery means recapturing the heat from this water. A copper pipe is coiled around the pipe that
Conversions – do they need a SAP test?
This was a house, now it is 2 flats. Why does it need a SAP test? When a house is converted into 2 flats, the use was residential before, but now the building contains 2 residential dwellings. This is a
Why Does My Extension Need a SAP Test?
An extension needs a SAP test if the glazing is more than a quarter of the floor area. This includes doors, windows and rooflights. If any glazing is removed from the house in order to create the extension this is