Commercial EPCs
Fast, accurate EPC assessments for commercial landlords, developers, and agents.
Why EPCs Matter
Every commercial property being sold, let, or newly constructed needs a valid Energy Performance Certificate. It’s a legal requirement, not an optional extra, and for landlords, it’s tied directly to whether you can lawfully let your property at all.
Under the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES), commercial properties must currently meet a minimum EPC rating of E to be let. Fall below that, and the property can’t legally be marketed or let to a new tenant, with penalties for landlords who do so anyway. These minimum standards are also getting stricter over time, so a property that’s compliant today isn’t guaranteed to stay that way without review.
Beyond the legal requirement, your EPC rating increasingly matters to buyers, tenants, and investors directly. A poor rating can affect a property’s marketability, its valuation, and how easily it lets – energy efficiency is no longer a background detail, it’s part of how commercial property gets assessed.
Properties We Assess
We carry out assessments across a wide range of property types, from single retail units to large industrial sites.
Company
Offices
Storage &
Warehouses
Retail
Units
Industrial
Units
Mixed-Use
Properties
Leisure &
Hospitality
How It Works
Getting your Commercial EPC is straightforward. Here’s what to expect from enquiry to certificate.
1. Book
We'll arrange a site visit at a time that works for you. Our assessor will need access to all areas of the building, including plant rooms, roof spaces, and service areas.
2. Assessment
Our assessor carries out a full survey, recording construction details, heating and cooling systems, insulation, lighting, and other factors that affect energy performance.
3. Certification
Once the assessment is fully complete, we will produce your performance certificate along with any required recommendations included in a comprehensive report.
What You'll Get
Once your assessment is complete, you’ll receive a full Energy Performance Certificate, giving your property an energy rating from A to G. This is the document you’re legally required to hold and display when marketing, selling, or letting a commercial property.
Alongside the certificate, we provide a recommendations report — a clear breakdown of practical improvements that could raise your property’s rating, along with an indication of the impact each change could have. This is particularly useful if your current rating sits close to the MEES minimum, giving you time to act before it affects a sale or letting.
Your EPC is valid for 10 years from the date of issue, so once it’s in place, you won’t need another assessment unless the property undergoes significant change, or the certificate expires.
We also register your certificate on the national EPC register, so it’s accessible whenever it’s needed — by yourself, prospective tenants, buyers, or their agents.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The quick and easy answers to some of our most asked questions.
Do I legally need a Commercial EPC?
Yes. An EPC is a legal requirement whenever a commercial property is sold, let, or constructed. Under MEES, you also need a minimum rating of E to let a property at all.
How long is a Commercial EPC valid for?
10 years from the date of issue, unless the property undergoes significant changes that would affect its energy performance.
What happens if my property doesn't meet the minimum rating?
You won’t be able to legally let the property until it meets the required standard. Our recommendations report will show you the most practical ways to improve your rating.
What access do you need on the day?
Access to all areas of the building, including plant rooms, roof spaces, and service areas — this ensures the assessment is fully accurate.
Can you assess any type of commercial property?
Yes — offices, retail units, warehouses, industrial buildings, and mixed-use properties. Contact us if you’re unsure whether your property fits.