Residential Services
Footprint Energy provides a thorough analysis of your residential energy and water use. Enjoy your home more, with lower running costs for the life of your home, whilst adding value and benefiting your environment!
Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS)and Building Sustainability Index (BASIX) Assessments
For residential properties, energy modelling is undertaken using AccuRate (Building Thermal Performance Modelling) which provides an energy star rating for residential properties to comply with the simulation method of the thermal comfort section of BASIX. Additional information can be obtained from NatHERS website at www.nathers.gov.au .
We also offer BASIX Certificates required by Local Government for residential developments in NSW. A BASIX Certificate is required for all new residential work, and additions or alterations over $50,000.
BASIX was introduced on 1st July 2004 by the NSW Government. BASIX outlines compulsory design standards for the whole of NSW with the express purpose of reducing the use of potable water and greenhouse gas emissions.
Fee Structure - Combined BASIX and NatHERS (AccuRate) Assessments
* <150m2 - $300 per dwelling
* Between 150m2 and 250m2 - $390 per dwelling
* >250m2 to 400m2 - $490 per dwelling
* Above 400m2 - individual quote would need to be obtained
Fee Structure - NatHERS (AccuRate) Assessments Only
* <150m2 - $250 per dwelling
* Between 150m2 and 250m2 - $340 per dwelling
* >250m2 to 400m2 - $440 per dwelling
* Above 400m2 - individual quote would need to be obtained
Fee Structure - BASIX Certificates
* <250m2 - $230 per dwelling
* >250m2 - $260 per dwelling
* Alterations and additions
- <250m2 $230 per dwelling
- >250m2 $260 per dwelling
Note that these prices are indicative and can be confirmed on receipt of plans and specifications. Fees may vary, depending on complexity of the assessment based on dwelling size and proposed design.
**The NSW Department of Planning now charge for BASIX Certificates, as at July 1 2011 - an additional fee will be added onto the above fees according to fee structure set out by the Department, as follows, showing type of development and maximum fee for each:
* Single detached dwellings $50
* Dual occupancies, multi dwelling housing (other than residential flat
buildings) and attached dwellings
- for the first 2 dwellings $80; and,
- for each dwelling more than 2 dwellings $35
* Residential flat buildings
- for the first 3 dwellings $120; and,
- for each dwelling more than 3 dwellings $20
* Alterations and additions to BASIX affected buildings
- for each dwelling $25
What do you need to supply us for BASIX and NatHERS Assessments?
In order to undertake assessments, the following information is required by Footprint Energy prior to commencement:
* Full set of dimensioned plans including elevations, site, floor, and sections
* Site plans to be scaled at 1:200, with all other plans at 1:100
* Full set of specifications indicating, where applicable, proposed insulation, roof colour, window schedule, and all building materials.
