EPC ASSESSMENT

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An EPC must be produced by an accredited Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) registered with a government-approved accreditation scheme — not by a surveyor or valuer. Accreditation means the assessor is trained, audited and insured, and that the certificate is calculated in approved government software and lodged on the national EPC Register, so it stands up legally and can be verified online by buyers, tenants and conveyancers.

London · SW18

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★★★★★ 4.9 · 120 reviews

Service: EPC certificate
Earliest visit: Tue 9 Jun
Fixed quote: £60 inc. VAT

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EPC Assessment

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An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a legal requirement before you can market a property to sell or let. It must be produced by an accredited Domestic Energy Assessor — not a surveyor — rates the home A to G for energy efficiency, lists improvement recommendations and is valid for 10 years. Compare local assessors and book in minutes.

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Who a EPC certificate is for.

Sellers — you must have a valid EPC, or one commissioned, before you can market the property
Landlords — a valid EPC is required before you can let, and rented homes must currently meet at least band E
Homeowners checking whether an existing certificate has expired (EPCs last 10 years)
Anyone planning energy-efficiency works who wants a baseline rating and recommended improvements
Owners applying for grants or finance that ask for a current EPC

What you get

What your EPC tells you

Energy efficiency rating A–G

A headline score from A (most efficient) to G, shown on the familiar coloured rating bar, with your property's current rating and its potential rating after improvements.

Estimated running costs

An indication of typical energy costs for heating, hot water and lighting, so buyers and tenants can gauge what the home costs to run.

Improvement recommendations

A prioritised list of measures — such as insulation, draught-proofing, heating controls or glazing — with the rating uplift each could deliver.

Heating & hot water assessment

How the property is heated and how hot water is produced, including boiler type and controls, which heavily influence the score.

Insulation & glazing

What the assessor can observe of loft, wall and floor insulation and window type — key drivers of the efficiency rating.

Environmental impact

An estimate of the property's carbon dioxide emissions, giving an environmental as well as a cost picture.

Floor area & build details

The measured floor area, age band and construction type recorded for the assessment and lodged with the certificate.

Register lodgement

Your completed EPC is lodged on the national EPC Register with a unique reference number, so it can be found and verified online.

10-year validity

Once lodged, the certificate is valid for 10 years and can be reused across multiple lettings or a later sale within that window.

How much it costs

EPC certificate cost in 2026.

Fixed from £99 inc VAT — the quote you see is the price you pay, with no "from £X" teasers and no add-ons at checkout.

£60–£120

UK average roughly £60–£90 for a typical home

Price is driven mainly by property size and number of bedrooms, location and how quickly you need it; larger homes and faster turnarounds sit at the upper end.

How long it takes

Appointment and turnaround.

On-site / inspection

~20–45 minutes on site for a typical home

Report / certificate

Certificate usually lodged within ~1–3 working days, often next day

Allow around 1–3 working days from booking to a lodged certificate

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Common questions

EPC certificate, answered.

Do I legally need an EPC to sell or rent my home?

Yes. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland you must have a valid EPC, or have commissioned one, before you market a property to sell or let, and it must be available to prospective buyers or tenants. There are limited exemptions, such as some listed buildings where the required improvements would unacceptably alter their character, but most homes need one. Scotland has its own equivalent requirements.

How long is an EPC valid for?

An EPC is valid for 10 years from the date it is lodged on the national EPC Register. You can reuse the same certificate for multiple tenancies or a later sale within that period, so there is usually no need to commission a new one if a valid certificate already exists. After 10 years it expires and a fresh assessment is required before marketing again.

Who can carry out an EPC assessment?

Only an accredited Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) can produce a domestic EPC — not a surveyor or valuer. They must be registered with a government-approved accreditation scheme, which trains and audits them and provides professional insurance. Every assessor compared on Home.co.uk is an accredited DEA, and the certificate they produce is lodged on the national register under a unique reference you can verify online.

Is an EPC the same as a home survey or a valuation?

No. An EPC rates energy efficiency and recommends improvements; it is not a condition survey or a valuation. It does not assess structural soundness, damp, the roof or services, and it does not tell you what the property is worth. If you are buying and want to know the property's condition, you need a separate RICS home survey — a Level 2 HomeBuyer or Level 3 Building Survey. They serve different purposes and are often arranged together.

How much does an EPC cost?

In the UK an EPC typically costs roughly £60 to £120, with the average for a standard home around £60 to £90. On Home.co.uk the price is fixed from £99 inclusive of VAT — the figure you see is the figure you pay, with no "from" teasers and no extras at checkout. Cost is driven mainly by property size, location and how quickly you need it.

How long does an EPC assessment take?

The on-site visit for a typical home usually takes around 20 to 45 minutes, as the assessor measures rooms and records heating, insulation and glazing details. The certificate is then calculated and lodged on the national register, normally within about one to three working days and often the next day. Allow roughly one to three working days overall from booking to a lodged EPC.

What rating does a rented property need?

Rented homes must currently meet a minimum energy efficiency standard of band E, unless a valid exemption is registered, and letting below band E without an exemption can incur a financial penalty. Government has set out plans to raise the minimum standard for privately rented homes in the coming years, so landlords should check the current rules. An EPC gives you the rating and a recommendations list showing how to improve it if needed.

What's the difference between the current and potential rating?

The current rating reflects the property's energy efficiency as it is now. The potential rating shows what the score could reach if the recommended improvements — such as added insulation, better heating controls or glazing — were carried out. The gap between the two, alongside the prioritised recommendations, gives you a practical roadmap for raising the rating and cutting running costs.

Can I improve my EPC rating before selling or letting?

Often, yes. The certificate lists prioritised improvements with the rating uplift each could deliver, from low-cost measures like draught-proofing and LED lighting to larger works such as insulation or a more efficient heating system. If you make changes, you can commission a fresh assessment afterwards to lodge an updated, higher rating that buyers and tenants will see.

Does the quoted price include VAT, and is it the final price?

Yes. The prices you compare on Home.co.uk are fixed and inclusive of VAT — the figure you see is the figure you pay, with no "from" teasers and no extra charges appearing at checkout. You compare local accredited assessors side by side on price, earliest availability and reviews, then book and pay online, rather than filling in a form and waiting for estimates by email.

What happens after the assessor visits?

After the visit the assessor calculates the rating using approved government software and lodges the completed EPC on the national EPC Register. You receive the certificate with its unique reference number, and it becomes publicly searchable. You can then include it in your sales or letting marketing immediately, which satisfies the legal requirement to have a valid EPC available.

Do new-build homes need an EPC?

Yes, but new builds are handled differently. A predicted EPC is usually produced on completion of construction by an On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor, based on the design and as-built details. If you are buying a brand-new home, the developer should provide this certificate. For existing homes you are selling or letting, you book a standard domestic EPC from an accredited DEA as shown here.

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