Reforms with energy certificate – all refused reforms

If you are thinking of renewing your home, have you probably heard of the energy certificate, but is it really necessary for your home? We are talking about the rules in this regard and, above all, what works are necessary to achieve this.

What is the energy certificate?

It is a mandatory procedure for the sale or rent of a property. Provides information on energy consumption and CO₂ emissions by a property announced for sale or rent. Once you have it, you will get a label similar to that of the appliances, with a colorful scale and with (more efficient) a letters in G (less efficient).
It must appear in the announcement of the house if you want to sell it or rent it and you must include in the sales contract.
If these regulations are not respected, you will have to pay a fine that varies from 300 to 6000 euros, depending on the case.

Do you need to carry out renovations to get it?

If you want to rent or sell the apartment, yes.
Only in cases where the house is in very bad conditions and requires a complete reform that will be performed by the new owner, you will not have to make this rehabilitation.

As you get-What?

You will have to contact a qualified technician and agree with him an appointment to inspect the property. You will take some details, then you will study them and then you will perform the corresponding procedures. So, he will register in the competent organ of your autonomous community.

How much can it cost?

The price varies a lot depending on the size and characteristics of the house. The minimum cost is usually about 45 euros plus VAT and more administrative rates corresponding to each autonomous community.

Can you expire?

Yes, he expires after ten years, after which you will have to renew it. You will also have to renew the doors you think can change the conditions that have allowed you to get it.

What elements of the house can I improve for an efficient home?

If you want to get a better evaluation, there are many factors to consider. We give you some keys to know how to carry out the works and get a house with greater energy savings.

• Windows, doors, walls, ceiling and soil: isolate windows and doors correctly improves well -being, energy isolation and sound insulation.
• Humidity and pipes: If you have problems with excess humidity, you can install a pipe insulation system. If the humidity comes from the outside, it is usually necessary to isolate the terrace.
• The air conditioning, the boiler and the radiator: in this case you will not have to make reforms, but to buy the high quality appliances, which can be rather expensive. However, it has advantages, since you will also notice the savings in the light invoice.

Find out which reforms you have to do

It is better to consult the qualified technician who performs the inspection. In addition, remember that if these measures are applied, you will also save electricity and that a good qualification in the certificate is a complaint to sell or rent your property.