An EPC rates the property's efficiency and the environmental impact it has. It is part of the European Union Directive 2002/91/EC relating to the energy performance of buildings, and is essentially to encompass the impact the property has on the usage of energy.

An EPC rating is measured from an A to a G, “A” being the highest. The way to get a better energy rating is to ensure your property has the most up-to-date energy saving solutions, including cavity wall insulation; loft insulation; double glazing; energy saving light bulbs and so forth. Usually tenants will feel more inclined to rent a property with better energy ratings.

When is an EPC required?

An EPC is required for:

• Individual house/dwelling (ie. a self contained property with its own kitchen/bathroom facilities) – one EPC for the dwelling.
  
• Self contained flats (i.e. each behind its own front door with is own kitchen/bathroom facilities)  – one EPC per flat.
  
• Bedsits (where there is a shared kitchen and/or bathroom) – no EPC is required.
  
• Shared flats/houses (eg. a letting of a whole flat or house to students/young professionals etc) - one
• EPC for the whole house.
  
• Mixed self contained and non self contained accommodation – one EPC for each self contained flat/unit but no EPC for the remainder of the property.
  
• A room in a hall of residence or hostel - no EPC is required.
  
• Individual room in a flat or house (e.g. where a tenant rents a room so he/she has exclusive use of his/her bedroom and shared use of the kitchen toilet and bathroom) – no EPC.

When will the assessment be undertaken?

Your EPC will be undertaken a weekend convenient to you. It will last no more than 45 minutes and will require access to your loft (if you have one), but don't worry- all of our assessors are equipped with ladders.

How do I order?