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Domestic EPC Survey
A Domestic EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) is a mandatory document if you’re planning to sell or rent out your property. This legal requirement ensures that a qualified EPC provider carries out a detailed assessment of your home’s energy efficiency. At Stone Bridge, we’ve been delivering trusted EPC surveys since 2010.
We know how much a low EPC rating can impact your chances of selling or letting your property. That’s why we’re committed to helping our clients achieve the best possible ratings, attracting more interest from buyers and tenants alike, while reducing energy costs and improving sustainability.
What is Domestic EPC?
A Domestic EPC is an official certificate that measures and reports the energy efficiency of a residential property. It’s required by law whenever a property is built, sold, or rented in the UK.
The certificate includes:
An energy efficiency rating (from A to G)
Estimated energy costs
Recommendations for improving efficiency
Without this document, property transactions can be delayed or penalised. More importantly, it serves as a valuable marketing tool, boosting buyer and tenant confidence.
Why Domestic EPC is Important?
A high-quality EPC does more than fulfil legal obligations, it offers genuine insights into the energy performance of your home. This helps potential buyers or tenants assess running costs and future maintenance needs.
Securing a reliable EPC also:
- Reduces the risk of unexpected repairs
- Increases trust during the sale or rental process
- Ensures compliance with UK property regulations
- Enhances the value and appeal of your home
For landlords, agents, and homeowners, an up-to-date EPC is a smart investment with long-term benefits, supporting informed decisions, sustainable improvements, and confident property transactions over time.
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A certified assessor will inspect your property’s insulation, heating systems, windows, and energy-related features. The result is an official Energy Performance Certificate with recommendations to improve energy efficiency.
An EPC is valid for 10 years from the date of issue. After this period, a new assessment is required if you plan to sell or rent your property again, or if significant energy improvements have been made since the last report.
In most cases, an EPC can be completed within 24 to 48 hours of booking an appointment. The certificate is usually available shortly after the survey, depending on the assessor’s schedule and your property’s complexity.
Yes. If you’re selling or renting out a residential property in the UK, an EPC is a legal requirement. You may face penalties if your property is not covered by a valid certificate.
EPC ratings range from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). For most homes, achieving a C rating or above is recommended to meet current standards, reduce energy costs, and increase property value.
You can improve your EPC rating by upgrading insulation, installing energy-efficient windows and doors, using LED lighting, replacing old boilers with efficient heating systems, and adding renewable technologies such as solar panels.