Energy Performance Certificates for homes across Fife, Edinburgh, and central Scotland, produced by accredited Domestic Energy Assessors and lodged on the Scottish EPC Register within 48 hours.
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a legal document that rates a home's energy efficiency on a scale from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). It also provides recommendations for improving the rating and reducing energy costs.
In Scotland, you need a valid EPC if you're selling or renting out a residential property. The certificate stays valid for 10 years and must be lodged on the Scottish EPC Register to be legally recognised.
If you're putting your home on the market, you're legally required to have a valid EPC. We'll visit the property at a time that suits you, carry out the assessment, and have your certificate lodged within 48 hours, ready for your solicitor or estate agent.
Properties let on residential tenancies require a valid EPC before they can be marketed. We work with private landlords and letting agents across the region, including those managing larger portfolios. If you need EPCs across multiple properties, we can usually arrange a single visit covering several units.
If a property transaction is moving quickly and an EPC is needed at short notice, we'll do our best to fit you in. Most domestic assessments can be booked within a few working days, and the certificate is usually lodged within 48 hours of the visit.
Older homes, including Georgian, Victorian, and traditional Scottish stone-built properties, need particular care during assessment. Standard assumptions about construction often don't apply. With over 80 years of combined experience in domestic and commercial construction, we know what to look for in these buildings and how to assess them accurately.
A domestic EPC assessment typically takes 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the size and complexity of the property. We'll need access to all rooms, including roof spaces if accessible, and any external areas like garages or outbuildings.
During the visit, the assessor records details about the property's construction, insulation, heating system, hot water provision, and windows. We use this data to produce the certificate, which is then lodged on the Scottish EPC Register.
If you have evidence of insulation, replacement windows, or a newer heating system, having documentation to hand can improve the accuracy of the rating. We'll let you know what's helpful before the visit.
Once the data is processed and the certificate is lodged, we'll email you a PDF copy along with the report reference number (RRN). The certificate is then accessible to anyone via the Scottish EPC Register. Most certificates are issued within 48 hours of the visit.
Pricing varies depending on the size and type of property. For a quick fixed-price quote, get in touch with the basic property details (size, type, and postcode) and we'll come back to you the same day.