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EPC Birmingham – Book an Energy Performance Certificate

If you’re selling or letting a property in Birmingham, you’ll need a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) before it can be marketed. An EPC shows how energy-efficient a property is and provides a rating from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient).

This page helps you arrange a local EPC in Birmingham quickly and efficiently, whether you’re a homeowner, landlord, or preparing a property for sale or rent. The process is straightforward and usually completed in a single visit.

Local EPCs for Birmingham properties

Birmingham is one of the UK’s largest cities, with a wide mix of property types and construction ages. EPCs are commonly required for homes across areas such as:

Edgbaston, Harborne and Selly Oak – a mix of larger homes, terraces, and rental properties where EPC ratings can vary depending on insulation and heating upgrades

Kings Heath, Moseley and Stirchley – traditional housing stock and conversions, where energy efficiency can differ significantly between neighbouring properties

Erdington, Sutton Coldfield and Great Barr – a combination of family housing and estates, where EPC outcomes are often influenced by glazing, loft insulation, and boiler efficiency

City Centre and the Jewellery Quarter – apartments and modern developments, where EPC performance depends on building specification and heating systems

Because EPC results are influenced by construction type, insulation, glazing, and heating systems, properties across Birmingham can receive very different ratings even within the same area.

What happens during an EPC assessment?

During an EPC assessment in Birmingham, the assessor will carry out a short, non-intrusive inspection of the property to collect the information required for the certificate.

This typically includes checking:

  • Property size, layout, and age

  • Wall construction and insulation (where visible)

  • Loft or roof insulation (if accessible)

  • Heating system, controls, and hot water provision

  • Windows, glazing, and fixed lighting

  • energy efficiency upgrades and paperwork

It does not involve any drilling or disruption. Most assessments take around 30–60 minutes, depending on the size and layout of the property.

How quickly can I get an EPC in Birmingham?

In most cases:

  • Appointments are available within a few days

  • The on-site assessment is completed in under an hour

  • The EPC is lodged on the national register within 24 hours of the visit

As a result, homeowners, landlords, and agents can move forward with selling or letting a property without unnecessary delays.

EPCs for landlords and sellers in Birmingham

You’ll need an EPC if you are:

  • Selling a house or flat in Birmingham

  • Letting a residential property

  • Advertising a property through an estate or letting agent

Landlords must also ensure their property meets Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) before it can be legally let.

 EPC requirements for landlords

Book an EPC in Birmingham

To arrange an EPC in Birmingham, contact the assessor listed on this page to check availability, confirm pricing, and book an appointment.

If you’re looking for an EPC nearby, you can also visit:

 EPC West Midlands

It is worth checking first — you can check an EPC certificate for any Birmingham property and see when it runs out.

EPC data for Birmingham

Figures below are for the Birmingham local authority area, from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register to 2026 Q2.

20,252EPCs reach their 10-year expiry in the next 12 months
Band CThe most common rating, on 48% of certificates
48%Rated D or below, against 46% nationally
£912Average estimated heating cost a year

That expiry count is certificates lodged ten years ago and now coming up for renewal. Some of those homes have already been re-certified since, which authority-level data cannot show, so treat it as the ceiling rather than a to-do list.

How Birmingham rates

Share of the 165,697 certificates lodged in the five years to 2026 Q2. This is the certificates lodged, not a survey of every home in the area.

What gets assessed around here

58% of the certificates lodged here are for houses. The average floor area is 77.1m², roughly 8m² smaller than the England and Wales average. Estimated heating costs average £912 a year, £27 a year below the national figure. 50% of certificates were lodged for rented homes, a notably high share, so Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards bite harder here.

Radon in Birmingham

Birmingham sits in the lowest radon band. The UKHSA and British Geological Survey estimate that less than 1 in 100 homes in the 1km square covering the town centre reach the radon action level of 200 becquerels per cubic metre. Radon is not part of an EPC survey and does not affect the rating. At this level it is not usually a concern, though individual homes can still vary. The atlas is indicative and works to a 1km grid, so it describes the area rather than any one property.

Listed buildings and conservation areas

Planning records published for the area within a mile of Birmingham centre show 7 conservation areas, 412 listed buildings and 1 article 4 direction area. That matters for an EPC in two ways. A listed building is normally exempt from needing one where meeting the minimum energy requirements would unacceptably alter its character or appearance, though the exemption is not automatic and the decision rests with the owner on advice. And in conservation areas and article 4 areas the improvements an EPC recommends, replacement glazing or external wall insulation in particular, often need consent before they can be carried out. Your assessor will record what is actually there; the consent question is one for the council.

What an EPC costs in Birmingham

An EPC around here generally costs between £60 and £155, though it depends on the property: floor area, whether there are rooms in the roof, extensions, and how far the assessor travels all move the price. We are not a panel and we do not set anybody's fees, so the figure you are quoted comes from the assessor doing the work. Contact one above for a price on your property.

Sources: MHCLG Energy Performance of Buildings Certificates live tables, 2026 Q2; UKHSA and British Geological Survey Indicative Atlas of Radon; planning.data.gov.uk. Prepared 2026-09-11.

How long does an EPC assessment take?

Most EPC assessments take 30–60 minutes, depending on the size and layout of the property.

How quickly will I receive my EPC?

In most cases, the EPC is lodged on the national register within 24 hours of the assessment.

Do landlords need an EPC in Birmingham?

Yes. Landlords must have a valid EPC before a property can be advertised to rent, and it must meet MEES requirements.

Is an EPC required for flats as well as houses?

Yes. EPCs are required for flats and houses when selling or letting, including converted flats and purpose-built apartments.

How long is an EPC valid for?

EPCs are valid for 10 years, unless you choose to renew it sooner after making improvements.

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