Domestic and commercial Energy Performance Certificates in the Black Country — carried out by Kieran Bradnock, accredited DEA, NDEA and PAS2035 Retrofit Assessor. Fixed prices, same-day certificates, and over a decade of experience across the Midlands and beyond.
Kieran Bradnock
DEA & NDEA · PAS2035 Retrofit Assessor
Landlords must reach minimum EPC C by October 2030. Know your rating now — before compliance becomes a crisis.
Fixed-price domestic EPCs with same-day certificate issue. No hidden fees. No call-out charges.
As a fully accredited Non-Domestic Energy Assessor (NDEA), I carry out commercial EPCs across the Black Country and the wider area — offices, retail, industrial premises, warehouses, and larger HMOs.
Non-domestic EPCs are a legal requirement when selling, letting or modifying commercial buildings. I assess all sizes across the Black Country and surrounding areas.
High street units, retail parks, and convenience stores in the Black Country. Commercial landlords need valid EPCs for all lettable retail space.
Workshops, light industrial, storage and mixed-use buildings. If you're unsure whether your the Black Country property qualifies, just ask.
Some larger HMOs and mixed-use properties require a non-domestic EPC. I can advise on which applies to your the Black Country property.
As a fully accredited Non-Domestic Energy Assessor (NDEA), I carry out commercial EPCs across the Black Country and the wider area — offices, retail, industrial premises, warehouses, and larger HMOs.
Non-domestic EPCs are a legal requirement when selling, letting or modifying commercial buildings in the Black Country. I assess all sizes.
Commercial landlords need valid EPCs for all lettable retail space in the Black Country and the surrounding area.
Workshops, light industrial, storage and mixed-use buildings. If you're unsure whether your the Black Country property qualifies, just ask.
Some larger HMOs and mixed-use properties require a non-domestic EPC. I can advise on which applies to your the Black Country property.
An EPC is often just the starting point. Here is what else KIEEPC can do for your property.
The government's flagship home upgrade programme — backed by a £15 billion commitment running to 2030. It covers insulation, low-carbon heating, solar panels and batteries, with fully funded packages available for eligible low-income and fuel-poor households, and low or zero-interest loans for others.
Warm Homes Plan funding requires a Retrofit Assessment under PAS2035 — I can carry out the assessment, arrange the full surveying process, and connect you with compliant installers. Find out about Retrofit Assessments →
Details are still being confirmed by government — further updates to follow as they are released.
A Solar PV survey with KIEEPC means a full system design, detailed costings, and a SAP-modelled energy outcome — for both domestic and non-domestic properties — at no charge and with no strings attached. You get the full picture of what is possible for your property, and I would actively encourage you to get other quotes to compare.
For larger commercial installations of 250kW or more, I have access to Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) funding through industry contacts — removing the upfront capital requirement entirely. Well worth a conversation if you have the roof space or land for it.
Grant funding information — updates to follow.
A Retrofit Assessment is a structured, whole-house survey carried out under PAS2035 — the standard that governs funded energy improvement works in England and Wales. It is required whenever a property is receiving government-backed funding for energy efficiency measures, including under the Warm Homes Plan and ECO4.
I am accredited as a PAS2035 Retrofit Assessor and have access to a network of Retrofit Coordinators, Retrofit Designers, Heating and Ventilation Engineers, Air Pressure Testers, OCDEAs, and compliant installers for all energy efficiency measures. I can manage the full surveying process and arrange installer access.
With over a decade of experience as a Cavity Wall Insulation surveyor, I carry out borescope inspections that visually confirm whether insulation is present, intact, and free from voids or damp — something a standard EPC assessment cannot do. Where issues are found, I document findings formally and work closely with a Chartered Surveyor who can produce supporting recommendations and attend site where needed.
Where funding is not available, I can obtain no-obligation quotes for wall and loft insulation installation or remediation through PAS2035-compliant contractors.
Tell me about your property and I'll get back to you the same day.
Answers to the most common questions about EPC assessments across the Black Country.
Domestic EPC prices with KIEEPC are fixed — £65 for a flat or apartment, £75 for a house up to 3 bedrooms, and £90 for a 4–6 bedroom property. All prices include the on-site survey, lodgement on the national register, and same-day certificate. No hidden fees. Commercial EPCs are quoted on survey.
Yes. From 1 October 2030, all privately rented properties in England and Wales — including those across Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton — must achieve a minimum EPC C under the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). The Black Country has a high proportion of pre-1919 and interwar terraced housing, much of which is currently rated D or below. An assessment now gives you maximum time to plan and act.
The Black Country has a strongly industrial heritage and its housing stock reflects that history — a dense mix of late-Victorian and Edwardian terracing, much of it solid-walled, alongside significant interwar council and private semi-detached housing. Areas like Tipton, Wednesbury, Coseley and Brierley Hill have particularly high concentrations of pre-1919 housing with solid brick walls, which cannot benefit from cavity fill and face more complex improvement routes to reach EPC C.
Yes. KIEEPC is fully accredited as a Non-Domestic Energy Assessor (NDEA) and carries out commercial EPCs across the Black Country — offices, retail units, industrial premises, warehouses, and larger HMOs. The Black Country has substantial commercial and industrial stock across its four boroughs. Pricing is quoted on survey — contact us for a no-obligation quote.
Under the Home Energy Model (HEM), which replaces SAP from 2027, properties with gas or oil boilers cannot achieve a C on the Heating System metric — regardless of boiler efficiency. This affects the vast majority of Black Country housing. An EPC completed under current SAP before October 2029 that achieves a C locks in that compliance for up to 10 years — making early assessment the most practical response for Black Country landlords.
Yes — significantly. A suitably sized Solar PV system can move a property up by one or two rating bands under current SAP. Under the incoming HEM, Solar PV contributes to the Smart Readiness metric, making it one of the most practical compliance routes for gas-heated properties. I carry out full Solar PV surveys at no charge, including system design and SAP-modelled EPC impact predictions. Get in touch to arrange one →
Yes — an EPC is a legal requirement before a property can be marketed for sale in England and Wales. It must be commissioned before the first advertisement appears, not at the point of exchange. Estate agents will ask for it before listing. If your existing EPC has expired — they last 10 years — you'll need a fresh assessment before you can proceed.
The on-site visit typically takes between 30 and 60 minutes for a standard domestic property — slightly longer for larger or more complex homes. Once complete, the EPC is lodged on the national register and emailed to you the same day in the vast majority of cases.
In most cases, yes. Government-funded schemes such as ECO4 and the Warm Homes Plan require a current EPC as part of the eligibility assessment — and many schemes require the property to be below a certain rating to qualify. Black Country properties are frequently eligible for ECO4 funding given the high proportion of older, lower-rated housing stock across the area.
EPCs are valid for 10 years from the date of issue. If yours has expired, you'll need a new one before selling or renting. Even if it hasn't expired, if you've made improvements since it was issued — a new boiler, insulation, or Solar PV — a fresh assessment may show a better rating.
An EPC gives your property an energy efficiency rating from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient), based on its construction, insulation, heating system, windows, and other factors. It also includes a recommendation report listing the improvements that would make the most difference to the rating and estimated running costs. The certificate is valid for 10 years and is held on the national EPC register, accessible to buyers, tenants, and lenders.
Every EPC includes a recommendation report. I work with a network of PAS2035-compliant installers and can facilitate no-obligation quotes for all the main energy efficiency measures — cavity wall and loft insulation, solid wall insulation, Solar PV, and heat pumps. I can also model the SAP outcome before you commit, and advise on funding routes including ECO4 and the Warm Homes Plan. Get in touch to discuss your options →
An EPC is not currently a legal requirement for remortgaging — but some lenders are beginning to factor energy efficiency into their lending criteria, and green mortgage products with preferential rates are increasingly available for well-rated properties. If your EPC has expired or significant improvements have been made since it was issued, a fresh assessment is worth considering before approaching lenders.
A standard EPC assessment is visual and non-intrusive — if there is no definitive evidence that insulation is present and performing correctly, the assessor must record the wall as uninsulated. I carry out cavity wall inspections using a borescope — a small camera inserted through a drill hole — which visually confirms whether insulation is present, intact, and free from voids or damp. Where failed insulation is found, I can advise on remediation options. Get in touch to arrange an inspection →
Elmhurst Energy, Quidos and ECMK are the three main accreditation scheme operators for energy assessors in England and Wales. They are approved by the government to accredit and oversee Domestic Energy Assessors (DEAs), Non-Domestic Energy Assessors (NDEAs) and Retrofit Assessors — ensuring that assessors meet the required competency standards, hold appropriate qualifications, and maintain professional indemnity insurance.
Every EPC lodged on the national register must be produced by an assessor who is currently accredited through one of these bodies. KIEEPC holds accreditation through all three — giving you the assurance that assessments are carried out to a consistently high standard, regardless of which scheme is used to lodge the certificate.
You can verify an assessor's accreditation status and find further information on each scheme's websites: Elmhurst Energy · Quidos · ECMK.
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