How Much Does an EPC Cost? £35 to £120, and Why Prices Vary

An Energy Performance Certificate costs £35 to £120 for a typical home, and most people end up paying £60 to £90. There is no fixed national price: assessors set their own, which is why the same three-bed semi can be quoted £45 by one provider and £110 by another.

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What actually sets the price

• Property size. More rooms means a longer visit: a one-bed flat sits at the bottom of the range, a five-bed detached at the top.
• Location. Prices track assessor competition, not house prices: cities with many assessors are often cheaper than rural areas where one firm covers a wide patch.
• Property quirks. Extensions, annexes, unusual construction and listed buildings take longer to measure and cost more.
• Who you book through. The single biggest factor, covered next.

The markup to refuse

Booking your EPC through an estate agent routinely doubles or triples the price: £150 to £200 for the same certificate an accredited assessor sells directly for £60. The agent subcontracts to the same pool of assessors and keeps the difference. It is a convenience fee for one phone call you can make yourself, and refusing it is the easiest £100 in the whole moving process.

Booking directly is straightforward: Energy Performance Certificates UK operates nationally with accredited assessors, emails the certificate within 24 hours of the visit, and holds a 4.8/5 Trustpilot rating from more than 25,000 reviews. We may earn a commission if you book through this link, at no extra cost to you.

When you do not need to pay at all

Check before you book: EPCs last ten years, and your property may already have a valid one from the last sale or tenancy. Every certificate is public on the government's EPC register, searchable by postcode, free. Our guide to how long an EPC is valid covers checking, and what changes (like major renovations) make an old certificate worth replacing early.

Commercial EPCs

Non-domestic EPCs are a different assessment with different assessors, and prices start around £150 for a small shop or office and climb steeply with floor area and building complexity: large or complex commercial premises run £500+. If you are pricing one, get quotes based on floor area rather than accepting a flat rate.

What you get for the money

An accredited assessor visits (usually under an hour for an average house), records construction, insulation, glazing, heating and controls, and lodges the certificate on the national register within days. The certificate gives the property an A to G rating, a list of recommended improvements, and estimated costs and savings for each: our EPC guide explains how to read one.

Landlords note: rented homes in England and Wales need band E or better, and certificates are one of several documents you must hold and prove you served: the full list is in the landlord compliance checklist.

Frequently asked questions

How much is an EPC for selling a house?

The same £35 to £120 as any domestic EPC: there is no separate "selling" version. You need one before marketing the property, but check the register first, because a certificate from the last decade may still be valid.

Are online EPC quotes fixed prices?

Reputable providers quote a fixed price by property size and stick to it. Be wary of very low headline prices with "from" attached, and of any provider that is vague about the assessor's accreditation: only accredited assessors can lodge a certificate.

Can I do my own EPC?

No. Only accredited domestic energy assessors can produce one, and an unlodged assessment has no legal standing for selling or letting.

Is an EPC tax deductible for landlords?

Yes: it is an allowable expense of letting, like gas safety and electrical certificates. Keep the invoice.

General information, not financial advice. Prices are typical ranges observed in 2026; your quote depends on the property and area.