BBS Environmental are able to offer services to guide and...

BBS Environmental are able to offer services to guide and support you throughEcoHomes or BREEAM Domestic Refurbishment assessments

for basement extensions, from pre-planning advice through toPost Refurbishment Certification

If you would like further information or a competitive fee quotation please contactBBS Environmental on 01892 891280; email e.huelin@bbsenvironmental.co.uk;

www.bbsgroup.co.uk

All under one roof…Did you know BBS Building Control is aleading approved inspector which can provideBuilding Control services as an alternative toLocal Authority? Contact us for further details

BREEAM Domestic Refurbishment or EcoHomes?The new BREEAM Refurbishment scheme came into forceat the start of July 2012 and essentially it replacesEcoHomes 2006 which is gradually being phased out.

Developments with a contractual or Planningrequirement for EcoHomes can be registered until 1st

July 2014; only if suitable evidence can be provided. Allother new refurbishment sites will be eligible for BREEAMDomestic Refurbishment.

Why is this relevant?Current Planning Policies in force include arequirement for BREEAM Domestic Refurbishment‘Very Good’ for subterranean developments in RoyalBorough of Kensington and Chelsea.

Other London Boroughs have Design Guides andreferences to sustainability for basement extensionsand it is likely they will adopt BREEAM into theirCore Strategy's.

What to expect from BBSOur aim is to give you as the client the most cost-effective, simple and hassle-free strategy to meetthe required rating Support and advice throughout the whole

process from a licensed BREEAM assessor Client focused, high quality service Use of ‘Project diary’ to track the progress of

the BREEAM assessment Face to face meeting SAP assessment required for the Energy

section included Daylight calculations included Site visit at Post Refurbishment stage Issue of Design Stage and Post

Refurbishment certificates

What is BREEAM Domestic Refurbishment?BREEAM Domestic Refurbishment is a performance basedassessment method and certification scheme for domesticbuildings undergoing refurbishment. It aims to guiderefurbishment designs by identifying sustainability issues andensure a holistic view of the project. It covers alternations toexisting dwellings and extensions as well as domesticconversions and change of use projects.