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Hi, I’m Richard, your EPC Near Me assessor in Nottingham.

I specialise in delivering Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for both domestic and commercial properties. Additionally, I offer DECS, floor plans, legionella assessments, and risk assessments. With expertise as a qualified Retrofit assessor, Green Deal experience, and OCDEA qualification, I provide reliable and efficient solutions tailored to your specific needs.

What is an EPC?

An Energy Performance Certificate, or EPC, is a standardised document that provides an energy efficiency rating for a building. Ranging from ‘A’ (most efficient) to ‘G’ (least efficient), this rating is accompanied by recommendations for improving the property’s energy performance. The EPC also includes information on the property’s typical energy costs and potential savings if the recommended improvements are implemented.

Benefits of an EPC for Nottingham Property Owners

  1. Energy Efficiency Awareness – The EPC makes property owners in Nottingham aware of their building’s energy efficiency, highlighting areas where improvements can be made. This awareness is crucial for reducing energy consumption and carbon footprint.
  2. Cost Savings – By following the recommendations in an EPC, homeowners can significantly reduce their energy bills. Improved insulation, for instance, can lead to substantial savings in heating costs.
  3. Property Value Enhancement – A higher EPC rating can increase a property’s appeal to potential buyers or tenants, potentially raising its market value.
  4. Environmental Benefits – Implementing energy-efficient measures contributes to reducing carbon emissions, playing a part in combating climate change.

Upgrades to Improve EPC Ratings

Nottingham property owners can consider several upgrades to enhance their EPC ratings:

  1. Insulation – Upgrading loft, cavity wall, or solid wall insulation can significantly improve a building’s heat retention.
  2. Heating System Upgrades – Replacing old boilers with more efficient models or installing smart heating controls can drastically reduce energy usage.
  3. Double or Triple Glazing – Installing double or triple-glazed windows reduces heat loss, thereby improving energy efficiency.
  4. Renewable Energy Sources – Solar panels or heat pumps can be a sustainable way to generate energy, potentially earning a higher EPC rating.
  5. LED Lighting – Switching to LED lighting is an easy yet effective upgrade, reducing both energy consumption and costs.

Government Regulations Surrounding EPCs

The UK government has set regulations regarding EPCs to encourage energy efficiency in buildings:

  1. EPC Requirement for Sale or Rent – An EPC is legally required when a property is sold or rented in the UK. This ensures that potential buyers or tenants are informed about the property’s energy performance.
  2. Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) – Since April 2018, properties in England and Wales must have a minimum EPC rating of ‘E’ to be rented out. This regulation is part of the government’s effort to improve energy efficiency in the housing stock.
  3. Future Regulations – The UK government has proposed to raise this minimum standard to ‘C’ for new tenancies by 2025 and for all existing tenancies by 2028. This move is in line with the UK’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and combating climate change.

Why Homeowners and Landlords Need an EPC

  1. Legal Compliance – First and foremost, obtaining an EPC is a legal requirement for selling or renting out a property. Non-compliance can result in fines and legal challenges.
  2. Energy Cost Awareness – An EPC gives a clear picture of a property’s energy costs, which is increasingly important in times of rising energy prices.
  3. Market Competitiveness – A higher EPC rating can make a property more attractive in Nottingham’s competitive property market, appealing to environmentally conscious buyers and tenants.
  4. Informed Decision-Making – For buyers and tenants, an EPC provides valuable information that can influence their decision-making process. For landlords and sellers, it helps in setting a fair price and understanding the property’s appeal.
  5. Contribution to Environmental Goals – By improving their property’s energy efficiency, homeowners and landlords contribute to wider environmental goals, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting the UK’s target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

EPC data for Nottingham

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

9,297EPCs reach their 10-year expiry in the next 12 months
Band CThe most common rating, on 46% of certificates
48%Rated D or below, against 46% nationally
£854Average 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 Nottingham rates

Share of the 46,021 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

66% of the certificates lodged here are for houses. The average floor area is 76m², roughly 9m² smaller than the England and Wales average. Estimated heating costs average £854 a year, £85 a year below the national figure. 52% of certificates were lodged for rented homes, a notably high share, so Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards bite harder here.

Radon in Nottingham

Nottingham sits in a radon Affected Area. The UKHSA and British Geological Survey put the 1km square covering the town centre in a band where between 1 and 3 in 100 homes are estimated to be at or above the radon action level of 200 becquerels per cubic metre. Radon is not measured during an EPC survey and does not affect the rating, but if you are buying, selling or improving a home here it is worth a test kit, and worth knowing before you seal a property up: draught-proofing and insulation work can raise indoor radon if ventilation is reduced. 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 Nottingham centre show 17 conservation areas. 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 Nottingham

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.

EPC Certificates in Nottingham — Fast, Local & Accredited

Need an EPC in Nottingham? Book your Energy Performance Certificate with a local accredited assessor and get your property certified quickly — whether you’re selling, letting or simply want to know how efficient your home is.

We cover Nottingham and the surrounding area, so wherever your property is you’re dealing with an assessor who knows the local housing stock.

What is an EPC?

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a legally required document that rates a property’s energy efficiency from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). Alongside the rating it lists practical recommendations for improving efficiency — and what each improvement could save you. An EPC certificate is valid for 10 years and is lodged on the national EPC register.

When do you need an EPC in Nottingham?

  • Selling a home in Nottingham or the surrounding area
  • Letting a property — landlords must meet MEES rules (EPC rating E or above)
  • New builds and conversions
  • Applying for certain energy grants and funding schemes
  • Checking running costs before you buy
  • Renewing a certificate that’s more than 10 years old

How much does an EPC cost in Nottingham?

An EPC certificate in Nottingham typically costs from around £50 to £75 depending on the size and type of the property. Use the quote form above and we’ll connect you with a local accredited assessor who’ll confirm an exact price — no call centres, no middlemen, no hidden fees.

What happens during the EPC survey?

Most EPC surveys in Nottingham take 30–60 minutes. Your domestic energy assessor will inspect insulation, heating systems and controls, windows and glazing, hot water, lighting and the property’s construction, then lodge your certificate on the register — usually the same or next working day.

Commercial EPCs in Nottingham

Selling or letting business premises? A commercial EPC works differently to a domestic certificate. Send an enquiry through the quote form with a note about your building and we’ll connect you with the right commercial energy assessor for Nottingham.

Book your EPC in Nottingham today

Use the quote form above and our team will connect you with a local accredited EPC assessor for Nottingham — fast turnaround and certificates lodged on the national register.

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