From 1 October 2030, all privately rented properties in England and Wales must reach the new EPC C equivalent (under the Home Energy Model metrics) — or landlords face being unable to let them. That's now a confirmed legal deadline. And to make things more complicated, the way EPCs are scored is changing in 2027. The new Home Energy Model means properties currently rated C under the old SAP system may no longer qualify as C. Many gas-heated homes rated C today could drop to D or below. Four-and-a-half years is not as long as it sounds.
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.
The 2030 deadline is confirmed. All privately rented homes must meet EPC C by 1 October 2030. An EPC completed now tells you exactly where your property stands — and what needs to change. Book now → · What does HEM mean for my property? →
The Good News. Getting your EPC updated before the new HEM system arrives locks in your current SAP score for up to 10 years — giving you a compliance window and peace of mind before the rules change. Properties with an EPC C under the current SAP methodology lodged before 1 October 2029 remain compliant until the certificate expires.
For standard domestic properties, I aim to lodge your certificate and have it in your inbox the same day as the survey. More complex properties may take a little longer — I'll always be upfront about timescales before we start. No hidden fees. No call-out charges.
As a fully accredited Non-Domestic Energy Assessor (NDEA), I can now carry out Energy Performance Certificates for commercial and non-residential properties across the West Midlands and nationwide.
Whether it's a single office suite or a multi-floor commercial building, non-domestic EPCs are a legal requirement when selling, letting or modifying. I can assess all sizes.
High street units, retail parks, convenience stores — commercial landlords need valid EPCs for all lettable retail space. Minimum energy efficiency standards apply here too.
Workshops, light industrial units, storage premises and mixed-use buildings. Non-domestic assessments cover a broad range of property types — if you're unsure whether yours qualifies, just ask.
Some larger HMOs and properties with mixed residential and commercial use require a non-domestic EPC rather than a standard domestic one. I can advise on which applies to your property.
From 1 October 2030, all privately rented properties in England and Wales must achieve a minimum EPC C — or landlords will be unable to let them. Four years sounds like a long time. It isn't.
The government has confirmed all private rental properties must reach EPC C by 1 October 2030. Properties that don't comply — or hold a valid exemption — cannot legally be let from that date.
If your EPC is expired, missing, or was issued years ago, you may not know your current rating. Getting assessed now gives you the time to plan any improvements before the 2030 deadline bites.
The government's new Home Energy Model (HEM) has been delayed to the second half of 2027. An EPC completed now under the current SAP methodology is valid for 10 years and counts towards 2030 compliance.
Non-compliant landlords face fines and, critically, void periods while properties are brought up to standard. Acting early means avoiding the 2030 rush — when assessors, contractors and materials will all be in short supply.
I'm Kieran Bradnock. I've been a qualified Domestic Energy Assessor since 2014, completing thousands of EPCs and Retrofit Assessments across the West Midlands and beyond.
I'm also a fully accredited Non-Domestic Energy Assessor (NDEA), which means I can cover commercial and non-residential properties as well as residential. If you manage a mixed portfolio — houses, flats, and commercial units — I can handle everything under one roof.
I understand what landlords are actually trying to achieve — whether that's meeting MEES compliance, planning ahead for the 2030 deadline, or understanding what improvements would make the biggest difference to a rating. I can model outcomes for you using SAP, so you can see exactly what a specific improvement — insulation, Solar PV, a heat pump — would do to your EPC score before you commit to anything. I know the exemptions, I know the rules, and I'll give you straight-talking advice rather than just handing over a PDF.
If you decide improvements are the right route, I can facilitate no-obligation quotes for all the main Energy Efficiency Measures — cavity wall, solid wall and internal wall insulation, Solar PV, air source and ground source heat pumps, and more — through trusted PAS compliant companies I work with. No pressure, no obligation.
The Home Energy Model replaces the current SAP/RdSAP methodology from late 2027. For millions of gas-heated properties, the change is significant — and the window to act under the current system is narrowing.
Measures insulation, window quality, and the thermal envelope of the building. Similar to the current system — walls, roof, floor, and glazing all count.
This is the big change. Under HEM, no property with a gas boiler or oil boiler can achieve a C on this metric — regardless of how efficient the boiler is. Only heat pumps, heat networks, and low-carbon systems score C and above.
Assesses the potential for smart technology — solar PV, battery storage, smart meters, and smart heating controls. Landlords who can't switch heating systems may be able to reach C via this route instead.
An estimate of running costs based on the property's energy use. Replaces the current single A–G score as one of four headline figures shown on the new-style certificate.
Under the current SAP/RdSAP system, a well-insulated property with a modern gas boiler can comfortably achieve an EPC C. Under HEM, that same property will almost certainly score D or lower on the Heating System metric — because gas boilers cannot reach C under the new rules, full stop.
Electric storage heaters are also affected — direct electric heating with no thermal storage will score D or below under HEM. Only storage heaters with off-peak thermal management may score C.
To comply with the 2030 MEES requirements under HEM, most landlords with gas or electric heating will need to either: install a heat pump or other low-carbon system (Heating System metric), or install solar PV and smart controls (Smart Readiness metric). The government's cost cap is £10,000 — landlords are not required to spend more than this before registering a valid exemption.
The case for acting now: An EPC completed before 1 October 2029 under the current SAP methodology that achieves a C will be treated as compliant until it expires — up to 10 years. A property assessed now and rated C under SAP locks in that compliance, potentially until 2035. The same property assessed after HEM arrives may score D or E on the Heating System metric, triggering a requirement to upgrade. Getting assessed now gives you the full picture — and the maximum time to plan.
Under HEM's Heating System metric, even a brand-new, A-rated condensing gas boiler cannot achieve a C. The metric is based on carbon intensity, not efficiency. Only low-carbon heating — heat pumps, heat networks — scores C and above on this metric.
Direct electric heating with no thermal storage will always score D or below under HEM. Properties relying on standard storage heaters may face the same compliance challenge as gas-heated homes — and should be assessed sooner rather than later.
HEM launches in the second half of 2027 and becomes compulsory from October 2029. Any EPC achieving a C under the current SAP system before October 2029 is deemed compliant with 2030 MEES — until that EPC expires. Act early and secure your rating under the rules you know.
Landlords who cannot reach EPC C are not required to spend more than £10,000 before registering an exemption. Spending on improvements from October 2025 counts towards the cap — including the cost of EPC assessments and professional advice. Keep records from now.
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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 process 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 — for both domestic and non-domestic properties — 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 commercial 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 — well worth a conversation if you have the roof or land for it.
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.
Everything landlords, homeowners, and commercial clients ask before booking. If your question isn't here, call or drop a message — I'm happy to talk it through.
Domestic EPC prices at KIEEPC are fixed and transparent — £65 for a flat or apartment, £75 for a house up to 3 bedrooms, and £90 for a 4–6 bedroom property. Complex properties with 7+ bedrooms, unusual layouts, room-in-roof constructions or extensions are priced individually — contact me before committing and I'll give you a straight answer.
All prices include the on-site survey, lodgement on the national register, and same-day certificate issue. There are no hidden fees and no call-out charges. Commercial (non-domestic) EPCs are quoted on survey — contact me for a no-obligation quote.
The on-site assessment typically takes between 30 and 60 minutes for a standard domestic property. Larger or more complex properties may take a little longer. I'll always give you a realistic time estimate before we start.
Once the assessment is complete, the EPC is lodged on the national register and the certificate is emailed to you the same day in the vast majority of cases. For complex properties it may occasionally be the following morning — but I'll let you know if that's the case before I leave.
Yes. An EPC is a legal requirement when selling or letting a property in England and Wales. It must be commissioned before marketing begins — you cannot legally advertise a property for sale or rent without a valid EPC in place.
For rental properties, there is also a minimum energy efficiency standard (MEES) to consider. The current minimum is EPC E — but this rises to EPC C by 1 October 2030 for all privately rented homes. If your property is currently rated D or below, now is the time to find out where you stand and what it would take to improve.
An EPC is valid for 10 years from the date of issue. You do not need a new one unless you carry out significant energy improvements to the property — in which case it may be worth getting a fresh assessment to reflect the improved rating.
Importantly, an EPC completed now under the current SAP methodology counts towards 2030 MEES compliance for the full duration of its validity. A property assessed now and rated C under the current system locks in that compliance potentially until 2035 — regardless of any future changes to the assessment methodology.
From 1 October 2030, all privately rented properties in England and Wales must achieve a minimum EPC rating of C. Properties that don't comply — or hold a valid exemption — cannot legally be let from that date. This is a confirmed legal deadline and applies to all new and existing tenancies.
If you are a private landlord with properties currently rated D, E, F or G, you are directly affected. The sooner you establish where your properties stand, the more time you have to plan and fund any improvement measures — and the better chance you have of avoiding the rush for assessors and contractors that will inevitably come as 2030 approaches.
HEM stands for the Home Energy Model — the government's new methodology for assessing domestic energy performance, due to replace the current SAP system in the second half of 2027. HEM introduces new metrics including a specific Heating System score that SAP does not currently measure.
The concern for many landlords is that properties currently rated C under SAP may not achieve C under HEM — particularly gas-heated homes, which could score lower on the new heating metric. Getting an EPC now under the current SAP methodology locks in your rating for up to 10 years and counts towards 2030 compliance, regardless of how HEM scores the same property in 2027.
An EPC assessment records the physical characteristics of a property that affect its energy performance — wall construction type, insulation levels, window glazing, heating system, hot water provision, lighting, and roof construction. These are entered into the SAP software which calculates an energy efficiency score and assigns a band from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient).
The assessor does not test appliances, measure airflow, or carry out any invasive work. It is a non-intrusive visual assessment. The certificate also includes a recommended improvements list showing what measures could improve the rating and by how much — which is useful for planning ahead of the 2030 deadline.
In most cases, yes — but it depends on the property's construction, existing measures, and what's feasible to install. D-rated properties are often close to the C threshold and may be able to reach it with relatively modest improvements — cavity wall insulation, loft insulation top-up, a more efficient boiler, or solar PV are the most common measures that make a meaningful difference.
The EPC certificate itself includes an improvement recommendations section that tells you exactly which measures would have the most impact and by how much they would improve the score. If you want a clearer picture before committing to any work, a current assessment is the logical first step.
Yes. KIEEPC is fully accredited as a Non-Domestic Energy Assessor (NDEA) and can carry out Energy Performance Certificates for commercial and non-residential properties — including offices, retail units, industrial premises, warehouses, and larger HMOs. A non-domestic EPC is a legal requirement when selling, letting, or modifying a commercial building.
Commercial EPC pricing varies by size and complexity and is quoted on survey. Contact me for a no-obligation quote →
Most residential properties require a standard domestic EPC. However, some properties fall into a grey area — larger HMOs, mixed-use buildings with both residential and commercial elements, certain converted properties, and properties above commercial premises can require a non-domestic EPC instead.
If you're not sure which applies to your property, get in touch and I'll advise you before any assessment takes place — at no charge. Getting the wrong type of EPC is a waste of money and won't satisfy legal requirements.
A Retrofit Assessment is a detailed technical survey of a property carried out under the PAS 2035 standard — the framework that governs energy efficiency improvement works in England and Wales. It is a legal requirement before any energy improvement measures can be installed under government-funded schemes such as ECO4 or the Warm Homes Plan.
KIEEPC is accredited as a PAS 2035 Retrofit Assessor, meaning I can carry out both the initial assessment and the ongoing monitoring and evaluation required under the standard. If you are a landlord, housing association, or contractor looking to access funded improvement programmes, a Retrofit Assessment is the required starting point.
KIEEPC is based in Wolverhampton and covers the West Midlands as a priority — including Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Coventry, Solihull, and the wider Black Country and surrounding counties of Staffordshire, Shropshire, Worcestershire, and Warwickshire.
For commercial projects, portfolio assessments, and larger instructions, travel is not a barrier. I am available nationwide and regularly work further afield. If you have a property anywhere in England or Wales and want to discuss whether a visit is feasible, just get in touch — the answer is very likely yes.
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