Domestic EPC Services

Domestic Energy Performance Certificate

Why do I need a Domestic EPC?

Property owners may ask why they need an Energy Performance Certificate. The answer is because it’s a legal requirement. The EPC is designed to provide new renters and buyers information about the properties they are moving into.

Buying a house is expensive and discovering you may have to spend more to improve its energy efficiency can be an unwelcome surprise. Also, renters don’t want to rent a home and find out its energy costs are high due being energy inefficient.

Before signing a contract, potential renters or buyers are better informed about the property with the Domestic EPC. A strong EPC rating can be a great asset for attracting potential home buyers and tenants who might otherwise overlook a property.

What is a good EPC rating?

The energy efficiency rating is expressed in two ways: firstly, as a letter grade (A-G, with A being the best and G being the worst), and secondly, as a numerical grade ranging from 1-100, with 100 being the best.

The majority of properties obtain a D grade and a rating of between 55-65. If your property is rated better grade than a D-60, your property is more energy efficient than the average UK home.

What happens during a Domestic EPC?

The assessor inspects and photographs various energy-related components of the house, such as windows, environmental controls, the boiler, radiators, and anything else they feel significant.

They then input their findings into an approved software programme that computes your Energy Performance Score.

You should receive the score as well as a report on the property’s performance (along with advice for how to enhance performance) shortly after.

How do I book?

To get a quote for a domestic EPC for your property simply drop an email to trevor@theepcprofessional.com, or alternatively fill out our contact form. The basic information we need to be able to provide you with a price for the survey is:

Postcode
Number of bedrooms
Details of any annexes
Number of floors

We don't charge up-front, but will require payment for the work on completion, and release the EPC and Recommendation Report to you upon receipt of payment. Our pricing includes the lodgement of the EPC on the government register, so the price we quote you is the total price you will pay.