Greenwich · England
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) in Greenwich
One short form, and your EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) in Greenwich is in hand — correctly registered professionals, honest pricing guidance, and your certificate stored with its renewal date.
Straight answer
Selling or letting in Greenwich? A valid EPC is required by law across the UK. It scores the property A to G, stands for 10 years, and — for landlords in England and Wales — the E-or-better MEES minimum decides whether the property can lawfully be let at all.
Booking
How it works
Live booking isn't switched on for Greenwich yet — vetting comes before listing, in that order. Leave your details and you'll get a straight answer by email: whether we can cover the property, when, and for how much. No obligation either way.
The inspection
What the assessor actually measures
Expect 30 to 60 minutes of methodical surveying: the assessor identifies the build type and age band, measures the rooms, inspects the boiler and its controls, checks loft insulation depth where accessible, and records glazing and lighting. Everything feeds a standard national calculation, and the certificate is lodged on the public register shortly after.
Pricing
What an EPC costs
Assessments price by bedrooms or floor area as a rough proxy for survey time. Be wary of bundled 'guaranteed rating' offers — no honest assessor guarantees a result before measuring. The range here is national guidance, confirmed for your property before booking.
Credentials
Who you're letting in
Accreditation is the whole game for EPCs — an unaccredited 'assessment' can't be lodged and doesn't legally exist. We confirm the assessor's accreditation and insurance before the visit, and the lodged certificate is your independent proof it was done properly.
The local picture
Letting in Greenwich: the practical points
The methodology behind your rating is identical across the UK, so nothing scores differently in Greenwich — but enforcement is local. Royal Borough of Greenwich and trading standards handle MEES breaches in England and Wales, and advertising a let without the rating shown is the easiest breach for them to spot.
Paperwork
Registers, exemptions and expiry
The certificate lives on the public register for its 10-year life, so it can't be lost — but the dates still matter. Diarise expiry against your re-letting plans, keep any MEES exemption registration with its 5-year window in the same file, and hold installer certificates for insulation and heating work: they lift the next assessment.
The law
Why EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) matters for Greenwich landlords
Marketing a let in Greenwich without a valid EPC, and granting a tenancy below an E in England and Wales without a registered exemption, are separate breaches with separate penalties — the MEES side alone carries fines of up to £5,000 per property. Scotland and NI don't currently apply the E-floor, but the certificate itself is still required.
A valid EPC is required whenever a property is marketed for let, and a copy must be given to the tenant.
Most privately rented homes must meet a minimum energy efficiency standard of band E before being let, unless a valid exemption is registered.
An EPC is required when a property is let, and must be displayed or provided to the tenant.
An EPC is required when letting a property in Northern Ireland.
Penalties stated are statutory maximums or court-set; Royal Borough of Greenwich is the local housing authority for Greenwich.
FAQ
Common questions about the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
When is an EPC legally required in Greenwich?
Whenever a property is built, sold or let anywhere in the UK. You must have a valid EPC available for prospective tenants or buyers, and the rating must appear in property advertisements.
How long does an EPC assessment take?
Usually 30 to 60 minutes on site. The assessor measures the property, inspects heating, insulation, glazing and lighting, and photographs the evidence. The certificate is normally lodged on the national register shortly after the visit.
What does an EPC actually contain?
The energy efficiency rating and score, estimated energy costs, a breakdown of the property's construction and heating features with star ratings, and a tailored list of recommended improvements with indicative costs and the rating each would achieve.
Who can produce an EPC?
Only an accredited energy assessor — domestic energy assessors for homes — registered with an approved accreditation scheme. The register shows each assessor's accreditation, and the certificate carries the assessor's details.
What if my property can't reach an E rating?
England and Wales allow defined MEES exemptions — for example where all relevant improvements are made and the property still sits below E, or where consent or devaluation rules bite. Exemptions must be registered on the national PRS Exemptions Register and generally last 5 years.
What are the penalties for letting below the minimum rating?
In England and Wales, trading standards or the local authority (Royal Borough of Greenwich in Greenwich) can issue penalties of up to £5,000 per property for breaches of the MEES regulations, alongside publication of the breach.
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