Start with the property details

Check that the certificate describes the right address and dwelling. Your EPC records an assessment of the building; it is not a record of your own energy bills.

Read the rating and recommendations together

The current and potential ratings provide context. Recommendations identify possible improvements, but each measure still needs to suit the building, your budget and your plans.

Keep useful evidence

Records of insulation, heating changes and alterations help the assessor understand the property. Make relevant documents available before the visit.

Planning several improvements?

Start with an assessment of the whole home. A Retrofit Assessment can help establish the condition and starting point before you commit to work.

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Find an energy certificate

General preparation guidance. The appropriate scope depends on your property and instruction.

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