The Code for Sustainable Homes Certificates

The main formal aspect of achieving the Code for Sustainable Homes is the formal certification process, including:

- Pre-Assessment Estimators (used to indicate the level that may be achieved). Required in relation to the Code for Sustainable Homes in North Wales (and Wales generally) for planning validation or in relation to Social Housing etc

- Design Stage Certificate (pre-construction interim certificate indicating the Code level achieved)

- Post Construction Stage Certificate (the final certificate which confirms the level achieved)

 

The costs associated with the Code for Sustainable Homes Certificates varies greatly depending upon which level is sought (for example a Level 6 dwelling requires more elements), how many dwellings are proposed and how many similar units are proposed. At CodeAssessors.net we can provide highly competitive quotations by return for one or all services. Please contact us for more information. When emailing, please include as much detail as possible.

 

Construction Costs and the Code for Sustainable Homes

Due to the nature of the Code for Sustainable Homes Certificates, which is based on an unequally weighted credit system, the construction costs can vary greatly to achieve the same level (although achieving Level 3 does not have to add significant cost to the project). At CodeAssessors.net we are able to assist in developing cost effective environmentally friendly dwellings which are appropriately designed.

 

It is not possible to discuss in detail every aspect of costs and how to ensure cost effective environmentally friendly dwellings on this page, but when the costs and the code for sustainable homes are considered at the earliest stages of the project, it is possible to design in highly weighted credits without any or significant costs, construction or planning implications or time delays. For example, early incorporation of good day lighting, Lifetime Homes aspects, provision for home office, selection of materials etc

 

We have a lot of data for various cost implications and cost options and would be more than happy to discuss your project with you in more detail. However, the following link provides some additional information on the costs and the Code for Sustainable Homes.

 

The Marketing Benefit of cost effective environmentally friendly dwellings

As stated above, achieving cost effective environmentally friendly dwellings requires a good understanding of the construction process and limitations, clients requirements and knowledge and the associated costs and the Code for Sustainable Homes.

 

We believe though, that cost effective environmentally friendly dwellings which achieve the relevant Code for Sustainable Homes Certificates will have a greater marketing potential as well as potentially a higher end value (and therefore be more profitable). In these difficult times it is proposed that any advantage over competitive products must be a good thing.

 

Whilst this is difficult to quantify, the aspects and benefits of well thought out good design and high quality construction as well known. Marketing properties on the basis of good day lighting, future adaptability, storage areas and recycling etc potentially make the dwellings more desirable. Reduced energy and water bills, higher levels of security and greater ecological benefits etc potentially make dwellings more desirable and could facilitate a higher end value - particularly within more affluent areas where it is known that people are more conscious environmental issues. At CodeAssessors.net we can assist with the above issues so that the costs and the Code for Sustainable Homes are of benefit to the project.