Domestic EPC Register - EPC Regulations

Denise C.

Alan was very efficient, friendly and professional. Due to a traffic hold up he was a 15 minutes late. This happens but a telephone call to let me know would have been appreciated.

Nicola P.

Peter was very accommodating with his schedule as I dug up some documents related to renovations done at the property, which was much appreciated. He was very professional and clearly explained all the processes.

Lindsay J.

Carried our work in a professional and capable manner. True to his word the report was downloaded on the same day of inspection. Definitely 5 stars.

Gordon D.

Stephen was excellent. Quoted promptly turned up on time did what he was supposed to do, and provided the report fast could not ask for any more. Thank you, Stephen.

Naresh S.

Ricky was very professional, punctual and polite. He provided an excellent service when giving me a commercial EPC. I would highly recommend him based on my experience.

Gaurav G.

Amrit Kooner EPC accessor was very professional, friendly and extremely efficient.I would definitely recommend him. As promised he uploaded EPC next working day.

David M.

Had a Energy Certificate (EPC) done with George. A very professional service and friendly. He knows the house structure just by looking at it. Highly recommended.

John P.

Simple & easy from start to finish. George was on time, explained his process and followed it. All done within 45 mins and we had the certificate in hand within a few hours. Fantastic job. Thanks George.

Jill A.

Jack arrived on time, and was friendly, he took time to explain what he was checking. he is very professional and clean and tidy. He even sent me the EPC certificate that same day. would definitely recommend his service.

Megan S.

Very happy with the service provided. Kayne was friendly, professional and communicated with us well. We received the certificate within hours of his visit. Would thoroughly recommend.

Rozmari S.

They are totally efficient and accurate, well trained for the job. They treat your property with respect. And you get your ECP the same day. I also liked highly competitive pricing.

Zoe E.

Efficient and effective. Was slightly early on the day, and just got on with it! Had the certificate cleared with my mortgage company within 24 hrs. Couldn't ask for more.

Lydia J.

Communication was great, had to rearrange, which was absolutely fine for us, came on time and certificate was produced within 3 working days. Great service.

Kerry R.

Sean was timely, efficient, helpful with explanations and considerate while getting on with his job. Would happily recommend. Invoice as expected. Altogether a good experience. Thank you.

Liz A.

Nothing to dislike, Aso is a Thoughtful consider professional who wears foot covering when entering my tenants home. Excellent communication. He is curtious and considerate when he does his work and I wil lcontinue to use his professional service for all my EPC's

Phil F.

Very professional. Communicated well from start to finish. He asked me a few questions then got on with his work. Informed me on his completion and left the property spotless.

Dave H.

Really nice helpful guy with great understanding of area. Have a lot of constructive feedback on current compliance with regs and good advice on how to improve efficiently.

Roona E.

The contractor was very polite and courteous. He called to let me know when he was stuck in the traffic and would be slightly late. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. He answered my questions and made interesting recommendations to improve the energy efficiency of my property.

Dan B.

Kyle was very helpful and very honest. He actually called me ahead of time to say that he'd checked and my epc was valid until 2029 and didn't need updating so It was pointless me spending the money. How many people would do that? Very kind of you Kyle and very honest so thank you very much. I would not hesitate to recommend!

Marion H.

Contractor arrived on time, was pleasant and courteous. Report was read to view within a few hours following completion. Definitely recommend as good value for money

The Domestic EPC Register, or Domestic Energy Performance Certificate Register, is an existing registry of the properties that have EPC certificates, or Energy Performance Certificates.

The register, in tandem with the EPC Certificates themselves, is a way in which the UK has worked towards increased awareness about conserving energy in one’s home. While such certificates may sound like a hassle up-front, the reality is they may make your life easier: if you follow a certificate’s personalized energy-saving recommendations, after all, you may be able to save money!

If you are looking for a property’s existing EPC certificate or wondering if it already has one, the EPC register is an important place to look since it may have a copy for you to access online.

What is an EPC certificate?

The function of the domestic EPC register is to provide UK residents with access to EPCs around the country.

So, what is an EPC?

An EPC certificate is a way in which one can learn more about the efficiency of a given household’s electric system in the United Kingdom.

Specifically, an EPC certificate provides:

Information about a given property’s energy use levels and costs
Recommendations about how one can cut costs by reducing energy usage.
An energy efficiency rating, from “A” to “G” (most efficient to least efficient, respectively).
The rating is valid for ten years.

The certificate, issued by an assessor who does an inspection of a property’s electric systems, provides tailored information about the property and its energy use. Such knowledge may be helpful for a landlord or tenant looking to save money and thus energy. Therefore, it is important to check whether a property you are curious about renting already has such a certificate available on the register.

It is important to note, finally, that as of 1 April 2020, all rental properties must have an energy efficiency rating of “E” or above. If an assessor gives your property a lower ranking, you must follow their recommendations to improve the efficiency of the electric systems of the building.

Ultimately, the domestic EPC register helps enforce such a law as it is meant to make information about buildings easier to access for interested tenants, property owners, and home buyers alike.

How long are EPC certificates stored in the domestic EPC register?

EPC certificates are valid for ten years after the “date of certificate” date, listed on the top-left corner of the certificate. This is why it may be worth checking the EPC register to see if a given property has an EPC certificate still in effect.

How do I use the Domestic EPC register?

You will need the EPC certificate’s report reference number or an address to access a certificate on the register’s website. The reference number is twenty-four digits long and is located on the front of the certificate.

If information about a property or its EPC certificate is available, its information and perhaps the certificate itself will be displayed on the website.

Can I opt out of the Domestic EPC register?

Yes, you may opt a property you own out of the register, so that others may not see its EPC certificate. To do this, you simply have to fill out a form to opt-out of the registry on the EPC register website.

While you do not have to have a property’s EPC certificate in the domestic registry, you must still be compliant with relevant persons asking to see a certificate, if it exists. Remember, if you are a landlord, this means that you must provide the EPC certificate to potential renters or buyers whenever you are selling or renting out a given property: failing to do so many have legal consequences.

Check if your EPC certificate is in the registry today!

In a world where the environment is at risk, it’s important that we all do our part. As a landlord, keeping informed about the domestic EPC register is a simple way to ensure you and others are aware about how you can cut costs in your living spaces and help the environment in the process.

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Domestic EPC Register & Domestic Rented Properties | Regulation regarding your EPC Certificate