EPCs for London property
An assessment of how energy-efficient a property is, lodged on the national register and valid for ten years. You need a valid EPC before you market a property to let or sell, and it must currently be band E or above for most lettings.
SPECIMEN RECORD
EPC
- REFERENCE
- HV-EPC-000000
- ISSUE DATE
- 2026-08-21
- EXPIRY DATE
- 2031-08-20
- ENGINEER REG.
- ENR 000000
PLACEHOLDER RECORD · NUMBERS ILLUSTRATIVE
QUICK ANSWERS
When do I need an EPC?
Before the property is marketed to let or sell. It must be commissioned before the listing goes live, not after a tenant is found.
What does an EPC cost?
From £75.00 for a studio.
What is the minimum band I can let at?
Band E, unless a valid exemption is registered. A higher minimum has been proposed and remains under review, so check the current position before making long-term investment decisions.
How long is it valid?
Ten years. You do not need a new one at each tenancy if the existing certificate is still in date.
What an EPC actually records.
An EPC is a modelled assessment, not a measurement of your actual bills. The assessor records dimensions, construction, heating, controls and lighting, and the software produces a rating from that input.
The consequence of that is simple: an assessor can only credit what is visible or evidenced. Insulation you cannot see and cannot document is assumed absent, which is why paperwork for past upgrades changes the result.
LEGAL BASIS
Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012, with the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015
A valid EPC must be commissioned before a property is marketed and made available to prospective tenants or buyers. The 2015 Regulations set the minimum energy efficiency standard, currently band E, which has applied to all existing tenancies since April 2020. Exemptions must be registered on the PRS Exemptions Register to be relied on.
Who this is for, and the properties it applies to.
SUITABLE PROPERTY TYPES
- Residential property
- Commercial property
CATEGORY
Energy
TYPICAL ATTENDANCE
45 minutes to an hour on site
The inspection, in the order it happens.
Typical attendance: 45 minutes to an hour on site.
Measurement
Every room measured and the building's dimensions recorded.
Construction
Wall type, insulation where visible or evidenced, glazing and floor construction.
Heating and controls
Boiler make and model, controls, secondary heating and hot water.
Lighting and ventilation
Proportion of low-energy fittings and the ventilation arrangement.
Evidence
Insulation and boiler upgrades captured where documentation exists, because unevidenced improvements are assumed to be absent.
Lodgement
The certificate is lodged on the national register and made available to download.
Energy Performance Certificate tiers, with the unit of sale on every line.
Tiers are priced by what is actually being inspected. Every line can be booked directly.
| TIER | UNIT OF SALE | PRICE | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | Studio | £89.99 | Book Energy Performance Certificate, Studio |
| 1–3 bedrooms | 1–3 bedrooms | £75.00 | Book Energy Performance Certificate, 1–3 bedrooms |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms | £85.00 | Book Energy Performance Certificate, 4 bedrooms |
| 5 bedrooms | 5 bedrooms | £95.00 | Book Energy Performance Certificate, 5 bedrooms |
| 6 bedrooms | 6 bedrooms | £105.00 | Book Energy Performance Certificate, 6 bedrooms |
| 7 bedrooms | 7 bedrooms | £115.00 | Book Energy Performance Certificate, 7 bedrooms |
| 8 bedrooms | 8 bedrooms | £125.00 | Book Energy Performance Certificate, 8 bedrooms |
No travel charge. Parking is free where it is available; where it is not, the actual paid-parking cost is added to your invoice. The congestion charge is added to your invoice where it applies. There is no call-out fee and no evening or weekend surcharge.
If the property rates F or G
You cannot let it
Not under a new or existing tenancy, unless a valid exemption is registered.
Cheapest routes first
The recommendation report lists improvements in cost order. Loft insulation, low-energy lighting and heating controls are usually the cheapest routes to band E.
Exemptions run five years
A registered exemption lasts five years and must be supported by evidence, such as three quotes showing the work exceeds the cost cap.
Re-assessment
We can re-assess after improvements and lodge a new certificate.
Asked about Energy Performance Certificate.
A Domestic Energy Assessor accredited by a government-approved scheme such as Elmhurst. The certificate is lodged under their accreditation number.
Yes, and it is often worth it. Keep receipts and specifications, because an assessor can only credit what is visible or evidenced.
It usually helps, but the band is driven mostly by the building fabric. Insulation typically moves the rating further than heating does.
There is an exemption where compliance would unacceptably alter the character or appearance. It is narrower than commonly assumed and must be registered with evidence.
If the whole property is let as a single dwelling, yes. Rooms let individually with shared facilities often do not, but the position depends on the tenancy structure. We will tell you before charging you for one you do not need.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) across London.
Haven covers every London borough with one engineer network and one renewal calendar. Where the qualifications overlap, several services can be covered in a single visit.
Usually booked in the same visit.
EICR
Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020
Gas Safety Certificate
Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998
Fire Risk Assessment
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as amended by the Fire Safety Act 2021 and section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022
Book an EPC anywhere in London.
Same day, evening and weekend slots at no surcharge. The record is issued within 24 hours of the visit.