Where’s the job?

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

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