EPC booking for house sale
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Scope of Works
• Carry out a domestic EPC inspection for a house sale, covering internal rooms and visible external elements
• measure and record room dimensions, floor area, window types and room uses where required for the assessment
• inspect heating system, boiler, controls and hot water system and note ages, fuel types and any controls present
• assess visible insulation levels in the loft, cavity/solid walls where accessible, and floor constructions for the EPC calculation
• record lighting, glazing, any renewable systems and fuel/meter details and take photos as supporting evidence
• prepare and lodge the EPC certificate and summary recommendations for the seller and estate agent
Typical Cost
Charge Type | Low £ | High £ | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Call-out / Minimum | £60 | £120 | Typical assessment fee for a small to medium house |
Labour per hour | £40 | £75 | assessor time on site plus admin and lodgement |
Materials | £0 | £10 | printing or minor admin charges |
Disposal | £0 | £0 | not applicable for EPCs |
Extras (e.g. scaffolding) | £0 | £200 | external access or specialist roof inspection if required |
TOTAL (most jobs come in here) | £100 | £260 | most standard houses for sale fall in this rounded range depending on size and access |
Time on Site
Most domestic EPC inspections for a house sale take 30–90 minutes on site, with an additional 1–48 hours for administrative lodgement and certificate issue depending on assessor workload; larger properties, locked rooms, or lofts requiring safe access can extend on‑site time
Questions to Ask Your Tradie
• are you an accredited domestic energy assessor and can you provide your certification number
• how long will the inspection take and when will the EPC be lodged and issued
• do you need any documents beforehand such as floor plans, boiler manuals or previous EPCs
• will you need access to the loft, boiler cupboard and all rooms and can you advise on access requirements
• are there extra charges for hard‑to‑access lofts, missing paperwork, large or detached properties
• how do you protect flooring and surfaces and what PPE or contamination precautions do you follow on site
How to Avoid Surprises
• confirm safe access to the loft and provide keys for any locked rooms
• tell the assessor about recent renovations, insulation upgrades or new heating systems before the visit
• give clear parking or permit details and a realistic arrival window to avoid delays
• have any boiler manuals or service records available if you want them referenced in the report
• let the assessor know about pets or restricted areas in advance
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