Need an EPC certificate? Whether you’re selling your home, letting a flat or renting out a business unit, you must have a valid Energy Performance Certificate before the property goes on the market. We make it easy. One of our accredited energy assessors visits your property, completes the EPC survey and lodges your certificate on the government register, usually within 24–48 hours.
We provide domestic and commercial EPCs across London, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Homeowners, landlords, estate agents, letting agents and businesses choose us because we’re reliable, friendly and fairly priced, with EPCs from just £65.
An energy performance certificate shows how energy efficient a building is. It gives the property an EPC rating from A (very efficient) to G (very inefficient), just like the colour-coded label on a new fridge or washing machine.
Alongside the rating, the certificate includes:
Anyone can look up an existing EPC for free on the government’s Find an energy certificate service. As a result, buyers and tenants often check the rating before they book a viewing.
You need a valid EPC certificate when you:
An EPC lasts for 10 years. You can get a new one sooner if you’ve improved the property and want a better rating on record. Councils can fine owners who market a property without a valid EPC, so it’s worth arranging one early.
For landlords, the rating matters just as much as the certificate. Under the minimum energy efficiency standard (MEES), privately rented homes in England and Wales must currently have an EPC rating of at least E. Letting an F or G-rated property without a registered exemption can lead to fines of up to £5,000.
The rules are getting tougher. The government has confirmed that private rentals in England must reach EPC C by 1 October 2030. So if your rental property sits at D or E today, now is the time to plan improvements. Our assessors will explain which upgrades would make the biggest difference for the least cost.
A domestic EPC covers houses, bungalows, flats, maisonettes and HMOs. It’s a short, non-intrusive visit, usually 30–60 minutes depending on the size of the property. Every self-contained flat needs its own certificate, even within the same building.
A commercial EPC is needed when you sell or let non-domestic premises, such as offices, shops, restaurants, warehouses and industrial units. This assessment looks in more detail at heating, cooling, ventilation and lighting systems. Because every building is different, we quote each commercial EPC individually.
Our domestic energy assessor will:
You don’t need to move furniture or empty cupboards. Just make sure we can reach the loft hatch and the boiler. A tenant, agent or key holder can let us in if you can’t be there.
Have paperwork ready for anything the assessor can’t see. Cavity wall guarantees, loft insulation receipts, boiler manuals and FENSA window certificates can all lift your score.
If you want a better rating, these improvements often help most:
The certificate itself lists the recommended measures for your property, so you can see what would make the biggest difference.
Wondering how much an EPC costs? Our prices are clear and include lodging your certificate on the government register:
Property | Price |
|---|---|
Flat or 1–2 bed house | From £65 |
3–4 bed house | From £75 |
5+ bed house or HMO | From £95 |
Commercial EPC | Quoted per building |
Landlords, agents and developers booking several properties can ask about portfolio pricing.
Our assessors cover London and the Home Counties every day. Find your local EPC page below:
Area | Local page |
|---|---|
Hertfordshire | EPC Certificate Hemel Hempstead, EPC Certificate Watford, EPC Certificate St Albans |
Bedfordshire | |
Buckinghamshire | |
North West London | |
Greater London |
We also visit Berkhamsted, Tring, Harpenden, Dunstable, Bushey, Rickmansworth, Wendover and many nearby towns and villages.
Many landlords need more than one check before letting a property. We can combine your EPC with an asbestos survey, a Fire Risk Assessment, a Legionella Risk Assessment, Property Floor Plans and Lease Floor Plans on the same day.
How long is an EPC certificate valid? Ten years, unless you get a new one sooner to reflect improvements.
How quickly will I get my EPC? We can often visit within a few days, and you’ll usually receive your certificate within 24–48 hours.
Do I need to be home for the survey? Only to give access. A tenant, agent or key holder can let the assessor in.
Does each flat need its own EPC? Yes. Every self-contained flat that’s sold or let needs its own certificate.
Do listed buildings need an EPC? Not always. Some listed buildings are exempt where improvements would unacceptably change their character. Ask us and we’ll advise.
What if my property gets a low rating? The certificate lists recommended improvements, and our assessor can talk you through the most worthwhile ones.
Call 01442 939006 or 07860 540077, email info@theasbestossurvey.co.uk, or request a quote online. Tell us the address and property type, and we’ll confirm your price and a time that suits you.