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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Yes. If you're selling a home in England or Wales, you need a valid EPC before the property is marketed. Your estate agent will ask for it, and buyers will see your rating in the listing.
If you already have an EPC that's less than 10 years old, you may be able to use it. It's worth checking though: if you've added insulation, a new boiler or double glazing since it was done, a new EPC could show a better rating, and that can make your home more appealing to buyers.
Plenty of homeowners book an EPC simply to understand their home better. It can help you:
Your assessor will walk through the whole property, taking measurements, photographs and notes. For a typical home this takes around an hour. There's nothing to prepare beyond making sure we can get into every room and, ideally, see into the loft.
If you've got paperwork for things we can't see, like cavity wall insulation, a new boiler, solar panels or an extension, please have it to hand. It helps us give you the most accurate rating.
An EPC can look a bit technical at first glance. Once it's ready, we'll talk you through your rating, your potential rating and the recommended improvements, so you know which changes are worth considering and which you can safely ignore.
If you're planning bigger improvements, our SAP re-modelling service can show you what each change is likely to do to your rating before you spend any money.
Not at all. We just need to be able to get into each room and see the heating system, windows and loft hatch.
We'll need to look into the loft to check the insulation, so please make sure the hatch is accessible if you can.
You can search by postcode on the government's <a href="https://www.gov.uk/find-energy-certificate" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Find an Energy Certificate</a> service. It shows the rating and expiry date of any EPC lodged for your address.
It's possible. Assessment methods are updated over time and some older certificates were produced under different assumptions. That's another reason to have your paperwork ready, as evidence can make a real difference.
