Energy Performance Certificates (EPC)

What is an energy performance certificate?

An energy performance certificate (EPC) tells you how energy efficient a property is with a rating of A – G. The most efficient properties are in band A, which should have the lowest fuel bills. Up until now the average rating in England and Wales is band D.

The EPC also tells you how environmentally friendly a property is by measuring its carbon emissions (CO2) with a rating of A – G. The properties in band A have the lowest emissions and therefore the least impact on the environment

The EPC will give an estimate of the current and potential energy use, CO2 emissions and fuel costs and provide recommendations for measures that can be taken (both low and high cost) to improve the performance of the property. These measures will not only increase efficiencies but also cut fuel bills, a benefit to both Tenants and Landlords!

Do I need an EPC?

From October 1st 2008 all residential properties being marketed to rent require an EPC. The EPC will then be valid for 10 years. If your property has been continually let since before October 1st 2008, it will not require an EPC until it is marketed for rent again.

There are some exceptions. If you are unsure about whether you require an EPC, feel free to contact us, our advice is free!

Why choose the Inventory House?

You must be an 'accredited' Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) to issue an EPC. Assessors may be employed by a company, i.e. an estate agent, solicitors or surveyors or be an independent trader, the important thing is that you check they are working within an accreditation scheme.

The Inventory House have a team of qualified and experienced DEA’s able to cover the whole of London and parts of the South-East. We are accredited with Elmhurst Energy Systems and have full professional indemnity and public liability insurance. All DEA’s must have an up to date criminal record check before accreditation.

All EPC’s are at £65 plus VAT no matter what size the property is!

If you book your EPC with The Inventory House you will be eligible for a 25% discount on your inventory. Because our DEA’s are also qualified and experienced Inventory Clerks, we can carry out both your EPC and inventory make at the same appointment and save you money in the process.

You can book with us now either by telephone, e-mail or on-line.

We will have some questions in the form of a short questionnaire which if you are able to answer, will save our Assessor time during the inspection. If you are unable to answer any questions, leave them blank and don’t worry, our Assessor will be able to do a little more research before and during the inspection to answer them for you.