How Much Does an EPC Cost in 2026?
Updated: · By Depth of Light Ltd, Milton Keynes
Short answer: our EPCs are £70 + VAT for a flat and £80 + VAT for a 1–2 bed house, with £5 for each extra bedroom. A 3 bed house is £85 + VAT. No range, no survey fee, no haggling.
Here's what makes up the price, and why the cheapest quote isn't always the best one.
What changes the price
Size and layout
The assessor measures every room and records the walls, roof, windows, heating and hot water. A home with extensions, a loft conversion or several heating systems simply takes longer.
Where you live
Local assessors don't usually charge for travel within their normal area. Book someone from further away and the price may go up, or the visit may take longer to arrange.
Who you book through
You can book an EPC directly with an assessor, through a local firm, through your estate agent or letting agent, or through a national booking site. Agents and booking sites often add their own margin, and some national sites pass the job to whichever assessor is cheapest on the day.
How quickly you need it
Most EPCs are lodged within a couple of days. If you need a certificate urgently, some assessors charge extra for a same-day or next-day visit.
Book your EPC
Fixed prices from £70 + VAT, carried out by an accredited Domestic Energy Assessor. Certificate usually within 48 hours.
Why the cheapest EPC isn't always the best
Every accredited assessor follows the same national method, so in theory the same home should get the same rating whoever visits. In practice, the result depends on how carefully the assessor records what is there.
A rushed visit can miss things that would improve your rating, such as loft insulation that isn't visible from the hatch, cavity wall insulation that was added years ago, or heating controls. If you have paperwork for improvements you have made, have it ready, and choose an assessor who will take the time to look at it.
This matters most for landlords. Rental homes in England must reach EPC C by 1 October 2030, so a home that is wrongly rated D could mean paying for work you don't need. You can read more in our guide for landlords.
What's included in the price
With any accredited assessor, the price should include:
- the visit itself, usually 45 to 60 minutes for a typical home
- the certificate being lodged on the government's EPC register
- a copy of the certificate and its recommendations
Check whether the quote includes VAT, and whether there is a charge for travel or for a weekend visit.
Our EPC prices in Milton Keynes
We keep it simple: one fixed price by property type and bedroom count, carried out by an accredited Domestic Energy Assessor. All our prices exclude VAT.
- Flat: £70 + VAT
- House, 1–2 bed: £80 + VAT
- House, 3 bed: £85 + VAT
- House, 4+ bed: £90 + VAT, then £5 for each extra bedroom
Every EPC includes a free follow-up call on what would raise your rating and roughly what it would cost. Landlords can also book our EPC + EICR compliance pack, which covers both certificates in one visit. See the full details on our EPC in Milton Keynes page.
Do you need a new EPC at all?
Before you pay for one, check the government's EPC register. EPCs are valid for 10 years, so your home may already have one you can use. It's worth getting a new certificate if you have made improvements since the last one, such as insulation, a new boiler or solar panels, because the new rating should reflect them.
The bottom line
With us it is £70 + VAT for a flat and £80 + VAT for a 1–2 bed house, with £5 for each extra bedroom — so £85 + VAT for a 3 bed. Compare a local assessor's fixed price with what your agent offers, check what is included, and have any paperwork for past improvements ready on the day.
Book your EPC
Fixed prices from £70 + VAT, carried out by an accredited Domestic Energy Assessor. Certificate usually within 48 hours.