Independent Domestic Energy Performance Certificates for landlords, letting agents, homeowners and housing providers across Plymouth, Devon, Cornwall and the wider South West.
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Reliable, fast and Trusted EPCs for landlords, letting agents, homeowners and housing providers. Whether it's one property or a whole portfolio, you'll deal with a qualified assessor who turns up on time, explains things clearly and gets your certificate lodged without any fuss.
Prefer to talk? Call Sandra on 07737 268274
Every property is different, and so is every client. Some people need a single certificate before a house goes on the market. Others have hundreds of homes to survey on a tight programme. We've set up our service so it works well for both.
New EPCs, renewals and multi-property bookings for private and portfolio landlords, with practical advice on meeting today's rules and the EPC C target coming in 2030.
A dependable assessor for one-off and regular instructions, with responsive communication and appointments you can plan around.
Extra EPC surveying capacity for housing associations, local authorities, retrofit organisations and large portfolios across the South West.
Selling your home, or just want to know how energy efficient it is? We'll carry out your assessment and help you make sense of the results.
Call, email or send us an enquiry through the website. Let us know the property address, the type of property and roughly how many bedrooms it has. If you've got several properties, just send us the list.
We'll agree a date and time that suits you, your tenant or your agent, and confirm everything in writing so there are no surprises.
Your assessor carries out a non-invasive visual survey of the property. For a typical home this takes around an hour, and nothing is drilled, lifted or damaged.
We produce your EPC and lodge it on the government's national EPC register. You'll get a copy, along with a clear explanation of your rating and the recommendations inside it.
Top tip: paperwork counts. If you have documents for work that can't be seen, such as cavity wall insulation guarantees, boiler installation certificates, solar PV or heat pump certificates, or building regulations sign-off for an extension, have them ready on the day. Without evidence, some features have to be assessed using default assumptions, which can pull your rating down.
An EPC assessment is a visual survey. Your assessor walks through the property, takes measurements and photographs, and records the features that affect how much energy the home uses. To give you an accurate rating, we'll need access to every room and, if possible, the loft hatch.
Your heating system has the biggest influence on your EPC rating. We record the type and age of the boiler or heat source, how the heating is controlled (programmer, room thermostat, radiator valves) and how hot water is produced and stored.
Loft, wall and floor insulation all play a big part. If there's no insulation in the loft, or the walls are uninsulated, you'll usually see this appear as a recommendation on your certificate.
We note the type of glazing throughout the property. Swapping old single glazing for modern double or triple glazing can make a noticeable difference to both comfort and rating.
We record the lighting in each room. Switching to LED bulbs is one of the cheapest improvements you can make, and it can nudge your score up.
Solar panels, heat pumps, solar water heating and mechanical ventilation are all recorded and can improve your rating.
Every EPC gives your property an energy efficiency rating from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient), along with a score. It works a lot like the energy labels you see on fridges and washing machines.
Alongside the current rating, your certificate shows a potential rating: where the property could get to if the recommended improvements were carried out. It also shows estimated energy costs, so buyers and tenants can see what they're likely to spend.
An EPC is valid for 10 years. You can check whether a property already has one on the government's Find an Energy Certificate service.
Professional appointments and communication you can depend on. We turn up when we say we will and keep you updated.
Efficient booking, assessment and turnaround, so your sale or let isn't held up waiting for a certificate.
An approachable, personal service without unnecessary jargon. Ask as many questions as you like.
A qualified Domestic Energy Assessor with wider experience across energy efficiency, retrofit and Net Zero.
From a single residential EPC to volume surveying and contract programmes, we'll fit around what you need.
Based in Plymouth and available across Devon, Cornwall and the wider South West.
Oak Energy EPC is run by Sandra Radovanovic, a qualified Domestic Energy Assessor based in Plymouth. Alongside EPCs, Sandra has worked across energy efficiency, retrofit and Net Zero, so she can look beyond the certificate itself and help you understand what the rating actually means for your property.
When you book with Oak Energy, you deal with me directly. I'll keep you informed, turn up when I say I will, and make sure you understand your certificate once it's done. Whether you're a first-time seller or managing a large portfolio, you'll get the same care and attention.
Sandra Radovanovic, Owner
“Sandra came to complete an EPC on our Edwardian home, as our previous assessment had been carried out in 2009 and was now outdated.
She took the time to explain the changes and what she needed to consider when assessing the energy rating of an older property.
We had been having difficulty securing a Local Authority grant because of the EPC requirements and other grant criteria. Sandra’s knowledge, care and understanding of the process helped us push the application through and gave us the confidence to proceed.
As a result of her assessment and guidance, we were able to successfully apply for the Local Authority grant. We’re extremely grateful for her help.”
P. Giles
Homeowner
“Since Sandra came into our office to introduce herself and explain her services, arranging EPCs has been an absolute pleasure.
Nothing is ever too much trouble — even last-minute requests are never a problem. Sandra is always incredibly efficient, reliable and professional, and she is such a lovely person to deal with.
It’s great to have someone we can rely on, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Sandra and Oak Energy to anyone needing an EPC.”
Philippa Salguero
Lettings Manager, Hindhead Property
“As landlords, achieving an EPC C was really important to us.
Sandra assessed our renovation project when it was originally rated EPC D. We followed her recommendations and were really pleased to achieve an EPC C.
Sandra is knowledgeable, friendly and professional, and we found her advice really helpful throughout.
We will definitely call on her again and would highly recommend her services.”
Lumic Property Investors Ltd
“Sandra is always extremely professional and efficient with the service she provides. Highly recommend!”
PLA
Plymouth Lettings Agency
“The expertise and professionalism of Oak Energy’s service are unmatched. Thank you so much for providing our ECO4 grant for fully funded first-time gas central heating in our home. Without you this wouldn’t be possible.”
Richard B
“Thank you for the quick and efficient service in providing our EPC.”
JA Lettings
“Sandra was fantastic from start to finish. She was easy to arrange the appointment with, fitted it around my schedule and made the EPC assessment feel straightforward.
She was professional and considerate while she was in my home, and the visit caused very little disruption to my day.
It was a pleasure dealing with her, and I’d have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone who needs an EPC.”
Mandelai Wolfe
Homeowner
“Oak Energy provided exceptional guidance and solutions for my loft insulation.”
Lauren Packham
“Thanks so much! You have been a star, so glad I found you! I will recommend you to all my landlord friends!”
Landlord client
We're based in Plymouth and regularly carry out EPCs throughout the city, including Plympton, Plymstock, Mutley, Stoke, Devonport, Peverell and the surrounding areas. We also cover towns and villages across Devon and Cornwall, such as Ivybridge, Tavistock, Saltash, Torpoint, Liskeard, Totnes, Kingsbridge, Newton Abbot, Exeter, Bodmin and Truro.
Not sure if we cover your area? Give us a call. If you have a portfolio or contract further afield in the South West, we'd still be pleased to talk.
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) shows how energy efficient a property is, rated from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). It also estimates energy costs and lists recommended improvements, with an idea of how each one could affect the rating.
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is generally required when you sell or rent out a property, or when a new home is built. If you're selling or letting your property, you should arrange an EPC before marketing begins, unless a valid certificate already exists. An EPC is normally valid for 10 years. However, if you've made energy-efficiency improvements, a new assessment can reflect those changes and provide an updated energy rating. For landlords, an EPC also helps demonstrate compliance with minimum energy-efficiency requirements. Not sure whether your property needs a new EPC? Contact Oak Energy EPC for advice.
10 years. You can reuse a valid EPC for a new sale or tenancy, but if you've made energy improvements since it was produced, a new EPC may show a better rating.
For a typical house or flat, around an hour on site. Larger or more complex properties can take a little longer.
Not necessarily. We just need someone to let us in and give access to every room and the loft hatch. That can be you, your tenant or your agent.
At the moment, privately rented homes in England and Wales need a rating of E or above, unless a valid exemption has been registered. The government has confirmed this will rise to the equivalent of a C for all private tenancies by 1 October 2030. Our <a href="/epc-for-landlords/">landlord page</a> explains what this means for you.
It depends on the size and type of property, and whether you're booking one EPC or several. Get in touch for a quick, no-obligation quote. Discounts are available for multiple properties and contract work.
