The EPC Process

An inspection of your property, undertaken by a qualified and accredited Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) will be conducted. This will involves property dimensions being measured, and other data relevant to the energy assessment being collected. This is then used to calculate a percentage rating on a scale of A-G using government approved software.

The inspection is non-invasive and therefore there will be no disturbance to the fabric of your house, for example no drilling or modification of structure.

An Energy Performance Report and Certificate (EPC) will detail recommendations of how the efficiency of your property can be improved - some of which may have little cost to implement.

10 Steps to get your Energy Performance Certificate

Order EPC
Request an EPC online, or by telephone or email.



Confirmation of Order
Property Cert confirms the order, and adds the property into our schedule management database.



Tracking ID Issued
An email with a unique order ID will be sent in order to monitor the progress of th EPC.



Pre-inspection Questionnaire
Property Cert confirms property details and requests pre-inspection questionnaire completed by the Seller – this needs to be done prior to the inspection being carried out.



Appointment Time / Date confirmation
We will confirm appointment details with a convenient time and date for both Domestic Energy Inspector (DEA) and Seller. Full postal address is required. Seller needs to be advised that we are required to take photos for the inspection, will need access to all rooms, airing cupboard and loft if applicable. Seller must store all valuables and personal belongings away and request a responsible adult be present for the survey.



Visit the Property
A DEA will review the questionnaire, carry out research on the property, and then visit directly to conduct the inspection. The inspection will take approximately 1 hour.



Property Inspection
A Property Cert DEA will:

• Assess property age and construction type, photograph front and rear elevations.
• Measure property dimensions and draw a sketch plan of all the floors.
• Photograph and detail heating systems and controls.
• Check if double glazing is present and if so request any available certificates (FENSA etc.).
• Check loft space for insulation and construction type if applicable.
• If extension / loft conversion present note dimensions, type and age.
• Complete onsite Data (Rd SAP) collection forms.



Enter Data and Calculate Energy Rating
The DEA will input information for your Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) into our accreditation scheme software and upload it to a master database.



Review Recommendations
Recommendations in the report on how the energy efficiency and environmental ratings can be improved will be reviewed by the DEA and changes made where applicable.



Provide EPC to Seller
The EPC will be sent immediately to the Seller, in the format requested, within the agreed timescales.

Contact Us

To arrange an energy assessment, quotation, or for more information on the EPC or HIP processes, please contact us: