Safety Certificates GUIDE

EPCs Explained for Homeowners and Landlords

What an Energy Performance Certificate shows and when one may be needed.

Quick answer

An EPC provides an energy-efficiency assessment and recommendations for a property using a standard methodology.

Understanding the issue

An EPC provides an energy-efficiency assessment and recommendations for a property using a standard methodology.

What to check

The rating is not a direct prediction of an individual household's bills because occupancy, temperatures and energy prices vary.

When to get advice

Owners and landlords should check current legal requirements when selling, letting or making decisions affected by EPC rules.

Safety first

This is general information, not a substitute for inspecting your property. Do not work on gas equipment or live electrical parts unless appropriately qualified. If there is immediate danger, call 999. If you smell gas or suspect a gas escape, leave the affected area and call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999 from a safe location. Do not operate electrical switches or use naked flames.

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