Same-Day Energy Performance Certificates Services
Domestic EPCs in Bristol
Professional, same-day Energy Performance Certificates for homeowners, landlords, and estate agents across all BS postcode areas. Accredited, local, and competitively priced from just £65.
What Is a Domestic EPC?
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rates your property’s energy efficiency on a scale from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). It includes a summary of your home’s energy use, typical energy costs, and recommendations for improving its efficiency.
EPCs are valid for 10 years and are lodged on a national register. Once you have one, you can use it for any sale or rental of the property within that period.
Why EPCs Matter
EPCs are important for several reasons:
- They help buyers and tenants understand the energy efficiency and running costs of a property
- They help homeowners identify improvements that can reduce energy bills
- They are required for legal compliance when selling or renting
- They support national efforts to reduce energy use and carbon emissions
Increasingly, EPC ratings are also used by lenders, government schemes, and policymakers to guide funding, grants, and minimum energy efficiency standards.
Who Needs an EPC?
Selling Your Home
You need a valid EPC before you can put your property on the market. Estate agents are legally required to include the EPC rating in property listings. You may want to renew your EPC if you have upgraded the insulation, heating or renewable systems in your home.
Renting a Property
Landlords must provide a valid EPC to tenants before the start of a new tenancy. Rental properties must have a minimum EPC rating of E, with proposals to raise this to C for new tenancies by 2030.
Improving Your Home
Even if you’re not selling or renting, an EPC provides a clear picture of your home’s energy performance and practical steps to reduce your energy bills and carbon footprint.
What Happens During the Assessment?
Your assessor will visit your property and carry out a thorough inspection, typically taking around 30–45 minutes. Here’s what’s involved:
Measurements — We measure the property’s overall floor area and the lengths/ areas of different wall and window types.
Construction details — We check the age and type of construction, wall thickness, insulation levels, and glazing type.
Heating systems — We record the type of boiler or heating system, hot water setup, and any heating controls.
Lighting and renewables — We note the types of lighting and any renewable technologies like solar panels or heat pumps.
There’s no disruption to your home — you’re welcome to carry on as normal while we work. It’s best if an assessor can easily access every room, open loft hatches, and clearly see and photograph the boiler.
Same-Day Turnaround
We know that when you need an EPC, you usually need it quickly — whether you’re about to list or even exchange a property, or a letting agent is chasing you for one.
In most cases, your certificate will be lodged on the national register and emailed to you within 24 hours of your assessment. We can even provide same-day turnaround at no extra cost. We’re always happy to discuss the results and recommendations with you afterwards.
EPCs are always available on the national EPC register, so you and your agent or solicitor can access it at any time by typing in the postcode or certificate number.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does an EPC last?
An EPC is valid for 10 years from the date it’s issued. You can use the same certificate for multiple sales or rentals within that period.
Do I need to be home during the assessment?
No. Assessors regularly work in vacant properties and only require access, such as a key or a key-safe combination code. We are happy to collect keys from landlords and estate/letting agents. We are also happy to arrange access with tenants as long they have been informed of the visit and have given permission for their details to be shared with us.
Can I improve my EPC rating?
Yes — your EPC report includes specific recommendations for improving your rating, along with estimated costs and potential savings. Common improvements include loft insulation, cavity wall insulation, upgrading your boiler, or switching to LED lighting. If you would like to improve your rating before the EPC is lodged, call us to discuss how.
What’s the minimum EPC rating for rentals?
Rental properties in England and Wales must have a minimum EPC rating of E. The government has outlined plans to increase this to a C for new tenancies by 2030. If your property is below the minimum, you may need to make improvements before you can legally let it. We can model the energy efficiency of your property and provide advice on reaching the minimum energy standards.
Do I need an EPC for a new build?
Yes — new builds require an EPC before they can be sold or rented. The developer is typically responsible for arranging this. We do not provide EPCs for new domestic builds. Please search for an On-Construction Domestic Energy Assessor.
What areas do you cover?
We cover all BS postcode areas for domestic EPCs — from Thornbury and Yate in the north to Weston-super-Mare in the south, and from Portishead and Clevedon in the west to Bath and Keynsham in the east. We also cover some BA and GL postcodes, so do give us a call.
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