Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• inspect all habitable rooms, corridors, kitchen, bathroom, loft and boiler cupboard

• measure floor areas and record construction types for walls, roof, floors and windows

• check heating and hot water arrangement, boiler type, controls and fuel source

• note insulation, glazing, ventilation, lighting and any energy-saving measures; take photographs

• input measurements into accredited RDSAP/SAP software and produce the EPC certificate

• explain the rating and provide tailored improvement suggestions for rental properties

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Most standard 1–2 bedroom flats take 45–60 minutes; typical 2–3 bedroom houses 1–1.5 hours; larger properties or those with locked rooms, multiple heating zones or complex records can take 1–2 hours. factors that extend the visit include no loft or boiler access, unclear documentation of recent works, and long travel time

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• are you accredited and what is your accreditation number

• will you lodge the EPC to the national register and provide the lodgement reference

• how long after the visit will I receive the certificate and written recommendations

• what access and information do you need on the day (loft, boiler, meters, locked rooms)

• are there extra charges for travel, difficult access or re-visits

• do your recommendations include estimated costs or prioritised measures for rentals

How to Avoid Surprises

• ensure loft hatch, boiler cupboard and all rooms are accessible on arrival

• have heating and hot water available so the assessor can confirm system type and controls

• leave keys for locked rooms or arrange access with tenants ahead of the visit

• clear parking or inform the assessor about restricted access or permit requirements

• tell the assessor about pets, asbestos, mould or contamination risks before the appointment

• provide any certificates or invoices for recent insulation, boiler or glazing upgrades to speed up the assessment