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An Energy Performance Certificate costs around £65 on average, although prices vary depending on your property, where you live and the assessor you use. We explain what affects EPC costs, how to avoid paying more than you need to and how to compare quotes from accredited assessors.
An Energy Performance Certificate costs around £65 on average, according to Reallymoving’s latest Cost of Moving report*, which is based on quote data from 181,000 home movers.
However, the exact price will depend on factors including the size and type of your home, where you live and the assessor you use.
When HomeOwners Alliance spot-checked EPC quotes in October 2026, we found quotes ranging from £44 to £104 for a selection of properties around the country.
EPC prices can vary considerably depending on where you live and which assessor you choose. To see how much quotes differ across the country, HomeOwners Alliance spot-checked prices for a selection of properties from the North East to South Wales in October 2026.
| Example property | EPC quotes |
|---|---|
| 1-bed flat, Middlesbrough | £49–£84 |
| 3-bed house, Leeds | £44–£56 |
| 3-bed house, Manchester | £50–£100 |
| 3-bed house, Birmingham | £56–£61 |
| 2-bed flat, Cambridge | £80–£90 |
| 4-bed house, Bedfordshire | £58–£100 |
| 2-bed house, London | £50–£104 |
| 2-bed house, Bristol | £60–£90 |
| 3-bed house, Cardiff | £45–£56 |
There is no fixed national price for an EPC because assessors set their own fees. The amount you pay can also vary depending on the size and complexity of your property, where you live and how quickly you need the assessment.
Some of the main factors include:
You may be able to cut your EPC cost by comparing quotes from several assessors. Our October 2026 spot-check found substantial differences between assessors quoting for the same property.
Simply fill in a short form on our site to get quotes from local accredited EPC assessors in a matter of minutes. You can then compare quotes and book your energy assessor for a home visit.
Also check whether your property already has a valid EPC before paying for a new one, read on for how to do this. EPCs are valid for 10 years, so if your certificate is still in date you may not need another one.
If you’re selling your home, your estate agent may offer to arrange the EPC for you. This can be convenient, but ask how much they will charge and compare this with the cost of booking directly with an assessor.
If you do decide to arrange your EPC through your estate agent, it may also be worth asking whether they can reduce or absorb the cost as part of their overall fee.
When comparing quotes, check:
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The cost of an EPC covers an assessment of your property by an accredited Domestic Energy Assessor and the production of your Energy Performance Certificate.
An EPC tells you how energy efficient your property is, with a rating from A, the most energy efficient, to G, the least efficient. It includes information about the property’s energy use, as well as recommendations on how you could make your home more energy efficient and cheaper to run.
For example, your EPC might recommend installing secondary glazing or solar panels. For each recommended improvement, you’ll usually see an estimated installation cost, typical yearly saving and the potential impact on your property’s EPC rating.
You’ll usually need a valid EPC if you’re selling your house or letting out a property. However, there are some exemptions.
If you’re selling your home and there isn’t already a valid EPC, you must commission one before your property is put on the market.
It makes sense to get an EPC sorted out early so it doesn’t end up slowing down the sale process. See our guide to EPCs when selling a home.
If you’re a landlord letting out a property, keep reading for more information on the EPC rules that apply.
The seller usually pays for the EPC when selling a house. If there isn’t already a valid EPC for the property, the seller will need to arrange and pay for an accredited energy assessor to produce one.
Your estate agent may offer to arrange the EPC for you, but it’s worth comparing their price with the cost of booking an assessor directly.
Need an EPC before you sell? Compare quotes from accredited EPC assessors in your area.
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An EPC does more than give your home an energy-efficiency rating. It can also:
Your EPC will suggest improvements that could increase your property’s energy-efficiency rating. Common recommendations can include:
The recommendations will depend on your property, so you won’t necessarily need all of these measures. For more ideas, see our guide to how to make your home more energy efficient.
If you have energy-efficiency work carried out, keep invoices, guarantees and other evidence, particularly for insulation, heating upgrades and double glazing.
This is because due to EPC changes that came into effect in June 2025, EPC assessors will now collect and record more specific information about a property, including types of glazing and their condition and heating system efficiency based on evidence such as model numbers or manufacturer data.
This means EPCs will now depend much more on the paperwork homeowners and landlords can provide.
An EPC is valid for 10 years, unless a newer EPC is produced for the property.
This means you may already have a valid EPC and not need to pay for another one. Before booking an assessment, check whether your property has one on the EPC register if your home is in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.
For properties in Scotland check the Scottish EPC register. For more information, see our guide to How long does an EPC last
Not necessarily. You don’t have to replace a valid EPC simply because you have made improvements to your home.
However, you may choose to get a new assessment if you have carried out significant energy-efficiency improvements and expect your EPC rating to have improved, particularly if you are planning to sell or rent out the property.
If your property does not already have a valid certificate, you’ll need to find an accredited EPC assessor to visit your home and carry out an assessment.
During the assessment, they will look at features that affect your home’s energy efficiency, including:
The information collected is then used to calculate your property’s EPC rating.
An EPC assessment typically takes around 45 minutes to an hour, although it can take longer for a larger or more complex property.
For more on the process and how to prepare, see our guide to how to get an EPC.
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Some properties don’t need an EPC. Sellers or landlords will generally not need an EPC if they can demonstrate that the building is any of these:
You can find out about more exemptions on the government website
An Energy Performance Certificate, or EPC, shows how energy efficient a property is, with ratings from A for the most energy efficient homes, to G for the lowest rated. It also includes information about the property’s energy use and recommendations for improving its energy efficiency.
One of the easiest ways to reduce the cost of getting an EPC is to compare quotes from accredited EPC assessors, as prices can vary considerably between assessors.
Also check whether your property already has a valid EPC before paying for a new one.
Your EPC assessor will look at features that affect your property’s energy efficiency, including insulation, windows, lighting, heating systems and any renewable technology such as solar panels. The information is then used to calculate your EPC rating.
You’ll need a valid EPC if you’re selling or renting out your property. An EPC must be commissioned before the property is put on the market and it must be available to be shown to prospective buyers or tenants if requested. But there are some exemptions.
You’ll need an accredited Domestic Energy Assessor to visit your property and carry out the assessment.
You can use our tool to find an accredited EPC assessor in your area and compare instant EPC quotes.
It can be cheaper to arrange an EPC directly with an energy assessor, although prices vary. Estate agents may offer to arrange an EPC as a convenient part of their service, but it’s worth comparing their price with quotes from assessors before you decide.
An EPC is valid for 10 years, unless a newer EPC is produced for the property.
Before paying for a new one, check whether your property already has a valid certificate on the EPC register if your home is in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.
For properties in Scotland check the Scottish EPC register.
No, not if your existing EPC is still valid. EPCs are normally valid for 10 years, unless a newer certificate has been produced. Before paying for another assessment, check whether your property already has a valid EPC on the relevant register.
* Source: Reallymoving Cost of Moving Report 2025.
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