If you’re selling, letting, or constructing a property in the UK, you’ll need a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). One of the first questions most property owners ask is simple: what does it actually cost?
London: exact, all inclusive pricing
For domestic properties in London, pricing is straightforward and all inclusive, with no hidden extras:
- Studio apartment: £89.99
- 1 to 3 bedrooms: £109.99
- 4 bedrooms: £129.99
- 5 bedrooms: £149.99
Two surcharges can apply on top: a £18 congestion charge if the property sits within London’s congestion zone, and a £5 uplift where the assessor cannot find free parking near the property.
Commercial EPC (SBEM) pricing
Commercial properties are priced by floor area rather than bedroom count, since assessment time scales with the size and complexity of the building:
- Up to 50m²: from £250
- 50 to 100m²: from £320
- 100 to 250m²: from £399
- 250 to 350m²: from £499
- 350 to 450m²: from £599
- 450 to 550m²: from £699
- 550 to 650m²: from £799
- 650 to 750m²: from £899
- 750 to 850m²: from £999
Larger or more complex commercial buildings are quoted individually, since layout, number of zones, and building services all affect assessor time.
Outside London: indicative guide ranges
Beyond London, EPC costs are influenced by local assessor availability and travel time rather than a single fixed national rate. As a guide, typical domestic ranges run from around £65 in the North East of England up to £85 in the South East, every figure should be confirmed with an exact quote for your specific property and postcode.
What’s actually included in the price
A standard EPC fee covers the accredited assessor’s time on site, the assessment software used to calculate your energy rating, the official register lodgement fee, and the assessor’s accreditation and insurance costs. There are no per room charges or hidden admin fees, the price you’re quoted is the price you pay, plus any applicable surcharge disclosed upfront.
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