How do I become EPC certified?

EPCs can only be completed by qualified and accredited domestic & non-domestic energy assessors. Completing the energy assessor course London City & Guilds qualification in domestic & non domestic energy assessment will qualify you to complete EPCs on all existing domestic & non-domestic properties.

How much is an EPC course?

The training consists on 5 day on-site, £1250. Candidates will carry out 5 EPC case studies in order to complete their full Portfolio during the course. Which allowing them to qualify as a domestic energy assessor by the end of the training.

What qualifications do you need to be an energy assessor?

To work as a domestic energy assessor, you’ll need to complete a Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Energy Assessment and become a member of an approved accreditation scheme.

Can I do my own EPC certificate?

You cannot issue an EPC yourself and you might be offered the services via an estate or letting agent, however to get the best EPC cost, make sure you get the assessment completed directly.

Can an EPC be done online?

While you can book an EPC online, it requires a physical survey of your home by an accredited domestic energy assessor.

How is EPC calculated?

Summary. To recap, the EPC bands are calculated by conducting a non-invasive inspection of your property and giving each part a unique score. Once the entire property has been surveyed, the EPC band will be calculated.

How much do EPC assessors earn?

The estimated earning per EPC is between £30 and £45. In most areas the number of homes per assessor per working day hovered between one and 1.4. The average income is a far cry from the £50,000-80,000 that some training companies were promising at the beginning of last year.

Can you fail an EPC?

An EPC is a survey which ranks your property on a scale of A to G – there is no pass or fail. This means you will need to request access to the property for the EPC to be carried out.

How long does it take to get an EPC?

The Green Deal was introduced to help homeowners make energy-saving improvements to their property. The EPC is valid for ten years and the survey of the property will usually take between 45 minutes and an hour.

How long is an EPC certificate valid for?

10 years
An EPC gives a property an energy efficiency rating from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient) and is valid for 10 years.

Can I sell a property with an EPC rating of F?

An EPC will always need to be provided by the landlord prior to a property being let. From 1st April 2018, any properties rented out in the private rented sector will need to have an EPC rating of at least ‘E’ – properties rated as ‘F’ and ‘G’ cannot lawfully be let out after this date.

How long does a EPC take?

The EPC is valid for ten years and the survey of the property will usually take between 45 minutes and an hour. Energy Performance Certificates are regulated by the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulation 2012 and the survey is conducted by Domestic Energy Assessors.