Welcome to your Local EPC Assessor – domestic and commercial EPCs
We offer accredited Energy Performance Certificates for homes and commercial properties.
Local EPC Assessor provides accredited Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys with fast certificate turnaround for domestic properties and commercial rental premises local to you. Our qualified assessors, Darren Verity and Jamie Beckley, are fully accredited and verified Domestic Energy Assessors (DEA) and Retrofit Assessors, delivering professional EPC surveys that meet all current UK regulatory requirements compliant with the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations. You can expect direct communication between you and the assessor, affordable pricing and quick appointment scheduling.
Local EPC Man for London and home counties
Darren Verity
Our London based certified assessor serving London and surrounding Home Counties including Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire and beyond.
Local EPC Man for South of England
Jamie Beckley
Certified assessor based in Havant, serving the South of England including Hampshire, Dorset, Surrey, West Sussex, Kent and further afield.
Do you need an EPC Assessment certificate?
Whether you’re a homeowner preparing a sale, a landlord ensuring your rental property meets MEES (Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards) compliance, or a commercial property owner meeting your legal obligations before letting, you are required to have an up-to-date EPC Certificate. Darren and Jamie are on hand to make the process stress-free and completed with efficiency.
How much does an EPC certificate cost?
Accredited domestic EPC survey
from
£95
from
£108
Retrofit assessment
from
£220
Minor Tech Survey
from
£48
Damp & Mould Assessment
from
£180
Prices include VAT unless otherwise stated
How long is an EPC Certificate valid for?
EPC certificates were introduced in 2007 and are valid for 10 years unless a newer EPC has been produced for the same building. The certificate remains valid even when the property is sold or rented out during that period. If you have made significant improvements, such as a new boiler, loft insulation, new double glazed windows or an energy inverter, it is worth commissioning a fresh assessment, as your current rating may no longer reflect your property’s true energy efficiency profile.
What EPC rating do I need to rent out my property?
Since 1 April 2020, all privately rented properties in England and Wales have been required to hold a minimum EPC rating of band E.
All private rented properties in England and Wales must reach band C by 1 October 2030, for both new and existing tenancies.
Penalties for non-compliance are set to increase significantly, with proposed fines of up to £30,000. If your property is currently rated D or E, now is the time to get a current EPC assessment completed.
How to receive the EPC certificate following a survey?
Once your survey is done, your EPC is submitted to the official Government Energy Performance Register and your certificate is delivered to you typically within 48 hours via email. It will be ready to use for sale, letting or compliance purposes.
We are local to Slough, Berkshire and can quickly arrange a verified assessor visit anywhere in the area and beyond.
Our EPC certificates are offered for a fixed affordable price, with no hidden fees or frustrating call centres to navigate.
What are people are asking about EPC and energy compliance
Is an EPC certificate a legal requirement?
An EPC, Energy Performance Certificate, is a legal requirement in the United Kingdom if you are building a property, selling your home, or letting (renting out) your property. The certificate provides prospective buyers or tenants that the property has an energy efficiency rating between A to G. Penalties to provide a valid EPC certificate can mean fines from £5,000 up to £30,000.
What happens if you sell a property without an EPC?
Attempting to sell your property without a valid and compliant EPC certificate could land you with a £5,000 fine. Your sale cannot be completed without one, therefore estate agents or conveyancing solicitors are likely to refuse to proceed until it has been provided causing unnecessary delays and stress, or even the loss of your buyer.
How do I get a new or updated EPC certificate?
Your EPC certificate must be produced by a fully qualified Energy Assessor. The assessors featured on our website, Jamie Beckley and Darren Verity are both officially certified and verified by Elmhurst Energy to carry out the survey and issue your valid 10 year EPC certificate. If you have upgraded the energy efficiency of your home, for example with solar panels or smart systems you should get a new updated certificate completed to reflect the improvements.
What are the changes to the energy performance of buildings and EPC certificates?
Coming in 2027 will be set of reforms to the energy performance of building regulations. It is expected that there will be change from a single score to a multi-metric system plus tighter minimum efficiency standards for private rental properties are on the horizon. Holiday lets, single room rentals (HMOs) and heritage properties will require EPC certificates. We are upgrading our methodologies already in anticipation of these changes.
Who is your local EPC assessor?
Booking an energy survey through the team at Local EPC Assessor means that you will always know exactly who is coming to your property. We are part of LRA Group, a well established communications and rope access business based in the Slough area of Berkshire. Every domestic EPC survey is carried out personally by one of our two qualified, fully accredited (DEA) energy assessors: Darren Verity or Jamie Beckley. Our team are both accredited and verified by the UK’s largest independent provider of energy assessment, retrofit, and property professional training and accreditation – Elmhurst Energy.
No hidden fees, middle men or frustrating call centres.
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