Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• visit all rooms and take internal measurements and room uses

• inspect boiler, heating controls, hot water cylinder and record fuel type and age

• check loft, cavity, wall and floor insulation and note any missing or damaged material

• record windows, doors, lighting and major appliances and note any renewable systems (solar PV, heat pump)

• take photos, meter readings and all necessary data and enter into EPC software to produce the certificate

• lodge the EPC on the national register and provide a digital copy plus improvement recommendations

• carry basic PPE for dusty lofts and follow safe access procedures; flag suspected asbestos or contamination

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Most domestic EPC assessments take 45 minutes–2 hours depending on property size, number of rooms and loft checks. Factors that extend time include hard‑to‑access lofts, locating buried meters, poorly documented extensions, communal areas in flats and multiple dwellings at the same address.

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• are you an accredited EPC assessor and which accreditation scheme are you on

• what information or documents should I have ready (boiler manuals, building regs, extension certificates)

• will you need loft or roof access and do you carry ladder and PPE

• how long until the certificate is lodged and do you provide an electronic copy for my records

• are improvement recommendations and estimated costs included

• are there extra charges for travel, evening appointments or multiple properties at the same address

How to Avoid Surprises

• have copies of recent boiler service records, building control or completion certificates and appliance manuals ready

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

• clear a parking space nearby and tell the assessor about gated access or controlled entry

• let the assessor know about PV panels, heat pumps, recent extensions or unpermitted works

• secure or remove pets and ensure safe access routes for ladders

• inform your agent or managing agent for flats so communal areas can be inspected