MCS Certification for New Build Properties
Heat pump MCS certification for custom builds, self-builds, and developer projects. Don't risk completing your build without confirming if you need it.
MCS certification lets the property owner claim the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) Voucher payment for their heat pump installation.
A custom build is for an individual, to create a new property to live in, or privately rent out. You may be contracting directly to them, or to their builder.
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Flexible pricing for multiple plots where MCS certification is required. NHBC, LABC, and local building control requirements are changing fast.
MCS certification for developer projects has often been ignored in the past, as it was not legally required. That's changing. Many projects now need it for warranties and building control completion certificates.
Warranty & Compliance Requirements
MCS certification is increasingly required by major warranty providers and building control authorities
NHBC Standards
2023 onwardsNHBC Standards Policy includes a requirement for MCS for heat pump installations. This certification has become a standard part of new build quality assurance processes.
LABC Warranty
Since 2019LABC have required MCS for heat pump installations since 2019, making it one of the earliest warranty providers to mandate this certification for new build projects.
Building Regulations
Varies by regionLocal building control policy often requires an MCS certificate for the building completion certificate. Requirements vary across different regions and local authorities.
Benefits for Homeowners
MCS certification unlocks better mortgage rates and energy tariffs for property owners
Mortgage Approval & Better Rates
An MCS certificate for the heat pump is often required by mortgage lenders as part of the lending approval process. Borrowers may also benefit from cheaper mortgage rates where the property has a heat pump.
Cheaper Electricity Tariffs
OVO Energy, Scottish Power, EDF and others offer homeowners cheaper electricity tariffs where the heat pump has an MCS certificate. Make sure your customer can benefit from these offers when they move in.
