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Energy Performance Certificates

EPC Certificates in Milton Keynes

For sellers, landlords and homeowners. Carried out by an accredited Domestic Energy Assessor, lodged on the government register, and followed by a free, no-pressure plan to raise your rating.

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From £75 · Certificate usually within 48 hours · Valid for 10 years

Accredited assessor Lodged on the national EPC register
Based in Milton Keynes Local, not a national call centre
5-star rated On Google & Trustpilot
Fast turnaround Certificate usually within 48 hours
Free upgrade plan What would move your rating, and what it costs
The basics

What is an EPC?

An Energy Performance Certificate rates how energy efficient a home is, from A (most efficient) to G (least). It also estimates running costs and lists the improvements that would lift the rating.

Each certificate is valid for 10 years and is held on the government's public register, so buyers, tenants, lenders and letting agents can all look it up.

When you need one

Do I need an EPC?

  • Selling a home — you need a valid EPC before the property goes on the market.
  • Letting a home — tenants must be given one, and the property must meet the minimum rating.
  • Holiday lets and HMOs — these are being brought into the EPC rules under the new reforms.
  • Remortgaging — some lenders offer better "green mortgage" rates for higher-rated homes.
  • After improvements — added solar, a battery or insulation? A new EPC shows the better rating.
For landlords

Rental homes must reach EPC C by 2030

The government has now confirmed the new minimum standard for privately rented homes in England. Here's what's been announced so far:

  • From late 2026 (target)A new-style EPC starts being issued. Alongside the familiar A–G rating, it scores the home's insulation, its heating system and how "smart-ready" it is.
  • 2027Legislation raising the minimum standard is due to come into force.
  • Before 1 October 2029A current EPC rated C or above keeps the property compliant until that certificate expires or is replaced.
  • 1 October 2030Every rental must meet the new standard. Landlords need not spend more than £10,000 per property, after which an exemption can be registered.

Not sure where your rentals stand?

We'll check your existing certificates, tell you which properties are already safe, and for the rest, show you the cheapest route to C — before you spend anything.

  • Portfolio check of your current EPCs
  • New EPCs where needed
  • EICR at the same visit (also due every 5 years)
  • Costed upgrade plan within the £10,000 cap

Read the landlord guide

Source: Warm Homes Plan / government response on private rented minimum standards. Dates marked "target" may move.

Clear pricing

EPC prices

One fixed price by bedroom count. Includes the visit, the certificate lodged on the register and a follow-up call about your rating.

1–2 bed
£75
Flats & smaller houses
3 bed
£85
Most family homes
4 bed
£95
Larger homes
5+ bed
From £115
Large or period homes

Landlord compliance pack: EPC + EICR

Both certificates a rental needs, in one visit. Saves you a second appointment with the tenant. About the EICR

£2403 bed · save £30

Multiple properties or a letting agent? Ask about portfolio rates. Covering Milton Keynes and up to about 30 minutes around it; further afield priced on request.

How it works

Four simple steps

Book online or call

Pick a time that suits you or your tenant. Weekday and Saturday slots.

The visit

45–60 minutes for most homes. The assessor measures up and notes the insulation, windows, heating and lighting. No drilling, no moving furniture.

Certificate lodged

Your EPC goes on the government register, usually within 48 hours, and we email you a copy.

Your upgrade plan

A short call on what would move your rating up a band, roughly what it costs, and any grants that might help.

Improve your rating

How to improve your EPC rating

Insulation and heating do the heavy lifting. Solar and batteries add points on top — and they're expected to count towards the new smart-readiness score too.

Solar panels

Generating your own electricity usually improves an EPC rating, and cuts the bills the certificate estimates.

Solar panel installation →

Battery storage

Stores solar or cheap overnight power for later. Expected to count towards the new EPC's smart-readiness score.

Battery storage →

Insulation & heating

Loft and wall insulation, better heating controls and upgraded heating are often the biggest wins. We'll point you to the right trades.

Grants & incentives →

More detail: how to improve your EPC rating and do solar panels improve your EPC rating?

An independent assessment, not a sales visit

Your EPC is carried out to the national standard by an accredited assessor, and the recommendations come from the report itself. If you'd like help with any of them we're happy to quote — but there's no obligation, and the certificate is yours either way.

FAQ

EPC questions

How much does an EPC cost in Milton Keynes?
Our EPCs start from £75 for a 1–2 bed home and £85 for a typical 3 bed house. Larger homes are priced by bedroom count. The price includes the visit, the certificate being lodged on the government register and a free call to talk through how to raise your rating.
How long does an EPC take?
The visit usually takes 45 to 60 minutes for a typical home. Your certificate is normally lodged within 48 hours.
How long is an EPC valid for?
An EPC is valid for 10 years. You can check whether your home already has one on the government's EPC register before booking.
Do I need an EPC to sell or rent my home?
Yes. You need a valid EPC before a home is marketed for sale or rent in England. Landlords must also meet the minimum rating for the property to be let.
What EPC rating do landlords need by 2030?
The government has confirmed that privately rented homes in England must reach EPC C, or its equivalent under the new EPC, by 1 October 2030. Landlords will not have to spend more than £10,000 per property; once that is reached they can register an exemption. Read our landlord guide.
Do solar panels improve an EPC rating?
Solar panels usually improve an EPC rating because the home generates some of its own electricity. How much depends on the size of the system and the rest of the home. Batteries and smart controls are also expected to count towards the new EPC's smart readiness score.
What happens during an EPC visit?
The assessor measures the home and records the walls, roof and loft insulation, windows, heating, hot water, lighting and any solar panels. Photos are taken as evidence. Nothing is drilled or lifted, and you don't need to move furniture.
Will you try to sell me something?
No. The EPC is an independent assessment carried out to the national standard. The recommendations come from the report itself. If you'd like help with any of them we're happy to quote, but there's no obligation.

Book your EPC today

Fixed prices from £75. Local Milton Keynes team. Certificate usually within 48 hours.

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Covering Milton Keynes — including Bletchley, Newport Pagnell, Wolverton, Stony Stratford, Olney, Woburn Sands and Buckingham — plus Bedford, Northampton, Aylesbury, Leighton Buzzard and surrounding villages.