Simple Ways to Improve your EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Rating


It is a legal requirement for all domestic properties in the UK to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) in place before a property is sold or rented out. All EPCs must be issued by an accredited Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA). This article describes what the DEA is looking at when they carry out an EPC inspection, and at what simple measures you can take to ensure your property gets the best possible rating.

In an EPC survey the DEA will be looking at 5 main elements as follows: