Whether you're selling your home, applying for a grant, updating an old certificate, or simply not sure whether you need one — an EPC assessment with KIEEPC is quick, fixed-price, and sorted the same day.
Or perhaps you've recently fitted insulation, upgraded your boiler, or you're considering Solar PV — and you want to know the impact on your EPC score before spending a penny. I can model any improvement using SAP, so you get a straight answer about what's worth doing and what isn't. No jargon, no pressure.
Quick, easy and straightforward. An EPC assessment takes 30–60 minutes. Your certificate is issued the same day. Fixed prices from £65 — the price you see is the price you pay.
An EPC is required in several common situations. Here are the most frequent reasons homeowners book an assessment — and what you need to know about each.
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 — not at the point of exchange. Estate agents will ask for it before listing. Book yours early to avoid delays.
Government schemes including ECO4 and the Warm Homes Plan require a current EPC as part of the eligibility process. Many schemes have a rating threshold — knowing your current rating is the essential first step. An up-to-date EPC can unlock significant funding for insulation, heat pumps, and other improvements.
EPCs are valid for 10 years. If yours has expired and you want to sell, rent, or access funding, you'll need a fresh assessment. An updated EPC may also reflect improvements you've made — a new boiler, insulation, or solar panels — potentially improving your rating.
Some mortgage lenders now request a current EPC as part of the application process — particularly for buy-to-let and green mortgage products. If your lender has asked for one, or your existing EPC has expired, KIEEPC can carry out the assessment and issue the certificate the same day.
Just ask. Call, text, WhatsApp or email and describe your situation — there's no obligation and no sales pressure. If you need one, I'll tell you clearly. If you don't, I'll tell you that too. A straight answer costs nothing.
Even if you don't strictly need an EPC right now, an assessment gives you a detailed picture of your property's energy use and the improvements that would make the most difference to your rating and your bills. I can model specific measures — insulation, Solar PV, a new heating system — so you can see the outcome before committing to any work.
All domestic EPCs include the on-site survey, lodgement on the national register, and certificate issued the same day. The price you see is the price you pay — no hidden fees, nothing added on.
I'm Kieran Bradnock. I've been a qualified Domestic Energy Assessor since 2014, completing thousands of EPCs across the West Midlands and beyond. I'm also accredited as a Non-Domestic Energy Assessor and PAS2035 Retrofit Assessor.
For homeowners, an EPC shouldn't be a stressful experience. I'll arrive on time, work through the assessment methodically, and have your certificate lodged and in your inbox the same day in the vast majority of cases. If you have questions about your rating — or what an improvement to your property might do to it — I'm happy to talk it through without any pressure to book follow-on work.
If you're interested in energy improvements, I can model outcomes for specific measures using SAP — so you can see exactly what insulation, Solar PV, or a new heating system would do to your score before committing to any work. I can also facilitate no-obligation quotes through PAS-compliant installers I work with.
Tell me about your property and what you need — I'll respond the same day during working hours.
The questions homeowners most commonly ask before booking. If yours isn't here, just get in touch — no obligation.
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, not at the point of exchange. Your estate agent will ask for it before listing. Book early to avoid any delays to your sale.
Prices at 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. The price you see is the price you pay — nothing added on.
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 the assessment is 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 some schemes require your property to be below a specific rating to qualify. Getting an up-to-date EPC is usually the essential first step before applying for any funding.
If you've had improvements done since your last EPC — insulation fitted, a new boiler installed, solar panels added — an updated assessment may well show a better rating, potentially opening up further funding options.
EPCs are valid for 10 years. If yours has expired, you'll need a new one before selling or renting your property. Even if it hasn't expired, if you've made improvements since it was issued — a new boiler, loft or cavity wall insulation, solar panels — a fresh assessment could result in a better rating and a more accurate picture of your home's energy performance.
Some lenders now request a current EPC as part of the remortgage process — particularly for green mortgage products or buy-to-let applications. If your lender has asked for one, or your existing EPC has expired, KIEEPC can carry out the assessment quickly and issue the certificate the same day.
An EPC gives your property an energy efficiency rating from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient), along with an estimated annual energy cost and a recommendation report showing what improvements would make the biggest difference to the rating. It's based on a standardised assessment of your property's construction, insulation, heating system, and other factors.
Beyond the certificate itself, I can model specific improvements using SAP — so you can see exactly what a measure would do to your rating before committing to any work. Just ask when you book.
Every EPC includes a recommendation report listing the improvements that would make the most difference to your rating and your energy bills — typically measures such as loft insulation, cavity wall insulation, a more efficient boiler, or Solar PV. The report tells you what's recommended; acting on it is a separate step.
This is where I can genuinely help. 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, air source and ground source heat pumps, and more. I'll also advise on any funding routes that may be available based on your circumstances — including government-backed schemes such as ECO4 and the Warm Homes Plan, which can cover some or all of the cost of qualifying improvements for eligible households. There's no pressure and no obligation at any stage. Get in touch to discuss your options →
Yes — portfolio reviews are something I'm well placed to assist with. Under the current Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), all privately rented properties in England and Wales must achieve a minimum EPC C by 1 October 2030. Properties that don't comply cannot legally be let from that date, unless a valid exemption is registered.
I can assess your portfolio, identify which properties are at risk, and model the improvements needed to achieve compliance — using SAP to give you concrete predicted outcomes before any money is spent. It's also worth being aware of the Home Energy Model (HEM), the new EPC methodology due to launch in 2027, which changes the way properties are rated — particularly those with gas boilers, which will be harder to achieve C under the new system. Getting assessments done now under the current SAP methodology locks in your rating for up to 10 years.
Visit the Rental EPC page for more detail on MEES and HEM → or contact me directly to discuss your portfolio.
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
A standard EPC assessment is visual and non-intrusive — the assessor records wall construction type based on visible evidence, property age, and any available documentation. Where there is no definitive evidence that cavity wall insulation has been installed, the assessor is required to record the wall as uninsulated. The EPC therefore reflects what can be confirmed, not what may have been installed at some point in the past.
If you suspect your cavity wall insulation has failed, settled, or was never fully installed, the only way to confirm this is through a physical inspection. I am able to carry out cavity wall inspections using a borescope — a small camera inserted into the wall through a drill hole — which allows me to visually confirm whether insulation is present, whether it is intact, and whether there are voids or areas of concern.
Where failed or missing insulation is identified, I can advise on your options — including remediation, extraction of failed material, and re-insulation through PAS2035-compliant installers. Get in touch to discuss a cavity wall inspection →
Yes — Solar PV is one of the most impactful single improvements you can make to a domestic EPC rating under the current SAP methodology. A well-sized system on a suitable roof can move a property up by one or even two rating bands, depending on the existing rating and the system's output. The improvement is calculated based on the estimated annual generation relative to the property's energy consumption.
Under the incoming Home Energy Model (HEM), Solar PV becomes even more significant — it contributes directly to the Smart Readiness metric, which is one of the four headline scores on the new-style certificate. For properties with gas boilers that will struggle to achieve a C on the Heating System metric, Solar PV combined with smart controls may be the most practical route to overall compliance.
I can carry out a full Solar PV survey for your property — including a detailed system design, estimated annual generation, financial payback modelling, and a SAP-modelled prediction of the impact on your EPC rating — entirely at no charge and with no obligation to proceed. Get in touch to arrange a Solar PV survey →
Still have a question? Call, WhatsApp, or drop a message — I'll get back to you the same day during working hours. No obligation, no pressure.
Ask a Question →Using a borescope, I inspect cavity walls to establish whether insulation is present and performing as expected. Where failed insulation is found, I can arrange a Chartered Surveyor to assess the findings and advise on remediation — including extraction where required. Thermographic inspections are also available as a chargeable add-on, and I can advise on CIGA guarantee status verification via my PAS-accredited install partners.
A Solar PV survey with me means a full system design, detailed costings, and a SAP-modelled energy outcome — at no charge and with no strings attached. I'll give you the full picture of what's possible for your property, and I'd actively encourage you to get other quotes to compare. For larger installations of 250kW or more, I have access to Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) funding through industry contacts, which can remove the upfront capital requirement entirely.
I'll shortly be able to offer guidance on potential funding options available for energy efficiency improvements. We're currently awaiting further detail on the government's Warm Homes Plan before confirming what will be available and to whom.
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