An EPC assessment typically costs around £60 to £120, according to Which?. There is no fixed fee. GOV.UK says the cost "varies by assessor and the size of the property", so two quotes for the same house can differ.
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How much does an EPC assessment cost?
Which? gives two figures, and both are useful.
- Typical cost: around £60 to £120, depending on size and location.
- What Which? paid: in its own mystery shopping in February and March 2024, assessments cost between £47 and £85. Which? adds that prices can be much higher, so it pays to shop around.
Nobody sets a government price for an EPC. Each accredited assessor sets their own rate, which is why quotes vary. Treat any single "average" you see online, including these, as a guide for sense-checking a quote, not a price you are owed.
What affects the price of an EPC?
Which? names two factors.
Property size. Larger properties generally cost more because the assessment takes longer. A studio flat is quicker to assess than a large detached house.
Location. In remote or rural areas you may pay more, because the assessor has to allow for travel time.
Beyond those, the quote you get depends on the assessor. If you have several properties to assess, it is reasonable to ask whether they offer a rate for more than one.
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Does the price change by area?
No official source publishes EPC prices by region or city. Online guides publish regional tables that disagree with each other, so we do not print one here.
What the sources support is narrower. Size and remote location push the price up (Which?), and the fee is set by the individual assessor (GOV.UK). If you are in a rural postcode, expect the travel allowance to show in the quote. If you are unsure whether a quote is fair, get more than one.
How do I get and compare EPC quotes?
Ask several assessors. Which? says the price of an EPC is not fixed, so each assessor can set their own rates, and advises requesting quotes from multiple assessors. Online booking platforms can show prices and customer ratings side by side.
Check the assessor is accredited. GOV.UK says only an accredited domestic energy assessor may carry out an assessment and produce an EPC. They must belong to a government-approved accreditation scheme. GOV.UK's find an accredited assessor service lists them, and our guide on how to choose an EPC assessor covers what else to look for.
Confirm the assessor lodges the certificate. Assessors must register the data on the national register. Ask before you pay whether the quote includes lodging it.
Ask what is included. Check whether VAT is included and whether there is any extra charge for access or a larger property.
Use the right EPC type. These prices are for domestic EPCs. Commercial premises use the separate "non-domestic" route on GOV.UK, so do not use domestic prices as a benchmark for a shop or office.
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When do I need a new EPC?
An EPC is valid for 10 years. GOV.UK says a valid EPC "can be reused as many times as required within that period", so you do not need a new one for every sale or letting.
You need a new assessment when:
- There is no valid EPC. Before a property is put on the market, the seller or landlord must commission an EPC if no valid one exists (GOV.UK guide). Check first with our EPC lookup.
- The current one has expired. The expiry date is on the certificate.
- You have done upgrade works and want them recorded. An old certificate still shows the old rating. The improvement counts on the register only once a new assessment is lodged.
If you are planning works, book the assessment after the works finish. One certificate then captures the new rating, and you avoid paying for a second assessment. The only reason to assess first is to get a starting point, and the existing certificate usually gives you one.
Letting or selling without meeting the EPC duties can bring a £200 fixed penalty for a dwelling, enforced by Trading Standards (regulation 38). That is separate from the landlord penalty for letting below band E, which is up to £5,000 in total per property (GOV.UK landlord guidance). See our guide to EPC non-compliance penalties.
Does the EPC fee count towards the cost cap?
Under the government's decided but not yet legislated standard, it would for some EPCs. The 21 January 2026 government response says the cost of EPCs commissioned before and after the works to meet the standard would count towards a proposed £10,000 cap. An EPC commissioned for any other reason would not.
That is a proposal. It needs an Act of Parliament and then a statutory instrument. The cap in force today is £3,500 including VAT. Keep receipts for every assessment either way. Our cost cap guide explains what to record.
Where does the assessment fee fit in the bigger picture?
The assessment is the small number. For most landlords the larger spend is the upgrade work. A period home with solid walls, such as a Victorian terrace, can need substantial work, while a modern flat may already be compliant. The assessment tells you which case you are in.
To model the full picture, use the EPCGuide cost calculator. To check whether any upgrade might qualify for funding, use the grant eligibility checker and read our landlord grants guide. The costs hub covers the cheapest routes to compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an EPC assessment cost? Which? puts a typical EPC at around £60 to £120, depending on size and location. Its own mystery shopping in February and March 2024 found prices between £47 and £85. There is no government-set fee, so each assessor sets their own price.
How much does an EPC cost for a house or flat? It depends on the size of the property and where it is. GOV.UK says the cost varies by assessor and the size of the property. Which? says larger properties generally cost more, and remote or rural areas may cost more because of travel time.
Why do EPC prices vary? Each accredited assessor sets their own rate. Which? names property size and location, including travel time to remote areas, as the main factors.
Is an EPC cheaper in some areas? We could not find an official source that publishes EPC prices by region. Which? says remote and rural areas may cost more. The reliable way to find the local rate is to request quotes from several accredited assessors.
How often do I need a new EPC? An EPC is valid for 10 years, and a valid one can be reused as many times as needed in that period. You need a new one when there is none, when it has expired, or when you want recent upgrade works recorded.
Is it worth getting a new EPC after upgrading my property? If the upgrade changes the rating, yes, because the improvement only counts on the register once a new assessment is lodged. Book it after the works are finished so one certificate captures the result.
Do commercial EPCs cost the same as domestic ones? No. Commercial premises use a separate non-domestic process on GOV.UK, so domestic prices are not a guide for a shop or office.
Does getting a new EPC change the proposed 2030 date? No. The government's 21 January 2026 response says all in-scope tenancies must comply with the new standard by 1 October 2030. It is decided policy, not yet law, and a new EPC does not move the date. A property graded C or above on an EPC issued before 1 October 2029 would be treated as compliant until that EPC expires or is replaced.
Does the EPC assessment cost count towards the cost cap? Under the proposed £10,000 cap, EPCs commissioned before and after the works to meet the standard would count. That is a proposal, not law. The cap in force is £3,500 including VAT.
Prices in this guide come from Which? and GOV.UK. Assessors set their own fees, so always get a quote for your property.