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What is an EPC and when do I need one?
An Energy Performance Certificate records a property's energy-efficiency rating from A to G and recommends potential improvements. In most cases a valid EPC is needed when a property is built, sold or rented. Certificates are produced by accredited assessors and lodged on the official government register.
Guidance checked 10 September 2026. Exact sources are listed below.
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What an EPC is, in short
An Energy Performance Certificate rates a home's energy efficiency from A to G and is a legal requirement before a UK home is marketed for sale or let. PropClear books a government-registered assessor from £79, the visit takes 30–45 minutes, and the certificate is lodged on the official government register within 48 hours and lasts 10 years.
- Price
- Flats £79 · houses £89 · 4+ beds £99
- Visit length
- 30–45 minutes
- Certificate ready
- Lodged on the government register within 48 hours
- Valid for
- 10 years
- Legal minimum to let
- Band E in England and Wales
- Assessor
- Government-registered, accredited, insured and DBS checked
- Coverage
- 22 towns and 83 postcode districts
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Flat or maisonette
£79
Any number of bedrooms
House, 1–3 bedrooms
£89
Terraced, semi or detached
House, 4+ bedrooms
£99
Larger homes, same visit
New build (SAP on plans)
£149
Predicted rating before completion
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Most providers stop at the certificate. We hand you the certificate, the meaning and the plan.
The official certificate
Lodged on the government EPC register within 48 hours, with your certificate number and a permanent public link.
Your current and potential score
The A–G band you have today, and the band your home could reach if the recommendations were carried out.
Every line explained
We turn the assessor's findings into plain English — what was measured, what it means, and what to do next.
A costed improvement plan
The measures that apply to your home, cheapest first, with indicative cost, annual saving and the bands each one is worth.
Ten years of reminders
We watch the expiry date and tell you at 90, 30 and 7 days, so a certificate never lapses mid-sale.
It joins your property record
The rating flows straight into your HomeCheck report, sale pack and property profile — no re-typing.
Not sure what your rating actually means?
We explain every line on the certificate, what it is worth in money, and exactly how to lift it.
What you get
A real certificate, on the official register, in 48 hours.
Energy performance certificate
Sample — 12 Example Road, Manchester M1 2AB
- Current score
- 62 | D
- Potential score
- 84 | B
- Valid until
- 10 years
- Estimated saving
- £412 a year
Illustration of the certificate layout. Your own certificate is produced by the assessor and lodged on the official EPC register held by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government.
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Your certificate appears on the official EPC register within 48 hours of the visit, or the assessment is free.
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How the booking works
Five short steps, about a minute.
- 1
Postcode & address
Every address at your postcode, from the official registers.
- 2
Property details
Type, bedrooms and tenure — the price updates as you go.
- 3
Date & time
Live slots, Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm.
- 4
Your details
Name, email and mobile so the assessor can reach you.
- 5
Pay securely
Apple Pay, Google Pay or card. Receipt sent instantly.
Common questions
The eight things people ask most.
How much does an EPC cost?
A flat is £79, a house with 1–3 bedrooms is £89, a house with 4 or more bedrooms is £99, and a new build assessed from plans is £149. That is the full price — there is no call-out charge, no travel fee and nothing added at the end.
How quickly will my certificate be ready?
The visit takes about 45 minutes. Your certificate is lodged on the government EPC register within 48 hours of the assessment, and we email you the moment it appears.
Do I legally need an EPC?
Yes, if you are selling or letting a home in England, Wales or Northern Ireland you must have a valid EPC, and it must be ordered before the property is marketed. A certificate lasts 10 years.
What rating do I need to rent my property out?
Rented homes in England and Wales must currently be at least band E. Anything below that cannot legally be let unless a valid exemption is registered.
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People also ask
How long is an EPC valid?
An EPC is normally valid for 10 years, although a new assessment can be commissioned sooner after improvements.
Who can produce an EPC?
A domestic EPC must be produced by an accredited domestic energy assessor and lodged on the official register.
What does an EPC assessment inspect?
The assessor records features including construction, insulation, heating, hot water, glazing and lighting to calculate the standardised energy rating.
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