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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Need an EPC for a rental property? We work with private and portfolio landlords who want a reliable assessor, a quick turnaround and clear communication. We'll fit around your tenants, keep you updated and make sure you know exactly where your property stands.
For properties coming onto the rental market.
When your current certificate is close to its 10-year expiry.
Of all kinds, from studio flats to large family homes.
Scheduled efficiently to save you time.
For landlords with larger numbers of homes.
And which improvements are worth making.
EPC rules for rented homes are tightening, and it can be hard to keep up. Here's a plain-English summary of where things stand in England and Wales.
Before a property is marketed to let, it must have a valid EPC, and a copy should be given to your tenant at the start of the tenancy. An EPC lasts for 10 years, so check the expiry date on your current certificate before you relist.
Privately rented homes currently need an EPC rating of E or above, unless you've registered a valid exemption. Letting a property rated F or G without an exemption can lead to a fine from your local council.
The government has confirmed that all privately rented homes in England and Wales will need to meet the equivalent of EPC C by 1 October 2030. The key points announced so far:
If your property is currently a D or E, don't panic. Many homes can reach C with a few well-chosen improvements, such as topping up loft insulation, upgrading heating controls or switching to LED lighting. The trick is knowing which changes will actually move your score.
That's where our SAP re-modelling service comes in. We use your property's assessment data to test different improvements and show you the most cost-effective route to a C, before you commit to any work. When the work is done, we can carry out a fresh EPC so your new rating is on record.
If you've got several properties, booking them one at a time is a chore. Send us your list of addresses and we'll put together an efficient schedule, working around your tenants and any upcoming re-lets. You'll have one point of contact throughout, and we'll let you know how each property has rated as we go.
We know tenants have busy lives. We'll agree an appointment in advance and turn up on time. To help the visit run smoothly:
No. As long as your EPC is still within its 10-year validity and meets the minimum rating, you can use it for a new tenancy. If you've improved the property since, a new EPC may give you a better rating.
Not unless you've registered a valid exemption on the PRS Exemptions Register. Otherwise you'll need to carry out improvements to bring the property up to at least an E.
No. Your tenant or letting agent can provide access instead. We'll confirm the arrangements with whoever is meeting us.
Yes. Your EPC recommendations are a good starting point, and our SAP re-modelling service goes further by testing different combinations of improvements so you can see which are worth doing.
