EPC Compliance Advice
Expert advice to ensure your property complies with EPC regulations while identifying opportunities to enhance energy performance.​
What Is EPC Compliance Advice?
EPC Compliance Advice provides clear guidance on how to achieve a specific Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating, whether to meet legal letting requirements or to improve a property’s overall energy efficiency.
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The advice can be provided for domestic or commercial properties and is tailored to your building, focusing on practical, cost-effective solutions rather than unnecessary upgrades.
What Is MEES?
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) are government regulations aimed at improving the energy efficiency of rental properties in England and Wales.
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Currently, privately rented homes must have a minimum EPC rating of E to be legally let. These rules apply to both new and existing tenancies, with landlords responsible for compliance.
The government has now confirmed that all private rental properties must be a C before 1st October 2030. We will release more information on this shortly.
How Does The Advice Work?
We first carry out a full EPC assessment but do not immediately lodge the certificate. This allows us to analyse the property and provide detailed advice on the easiest and most cost-effective improvements needed to reach the required rating.
The EPC can be held for up to six months while improvements are completed, after which we revisit the property to evidence the changes and lodge the EPC.
What Improvements May Be Required?
Loft Insulation
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Ensuring your loft insulation meets the recommended standard of 270mm is crucial. Regrettably, there are still lofts with inadequate insulation levels. Take action to upgrade your insulation today.
Condensing Boiler
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Upgrading your outdated boiler with a new condensing boiler is highly recommended. A significant number of these boilers boast an impressive efficiency rate of over 90% so you will see an immediate return on your investment.
Cavity Wall Insulation
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This can result in significant energy savings, as well as a more comfortable living environment. In fact, according to some estimates, installing wall insulation can reduce heat loss by up to 35%.
Heating Controls
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By installing energy-efficient heating controls, not only can you save energy, but you can also enhance the comfort of your home. Additionally, this can lead to significant cost savings.
For more information on improving your property's energy efficiency, please visit the Energy Savings Trust website here.
