# EPCRATE — London EPC Specialists # https://epcrate.co.uk # llms.txt — AI crawler context file # Last updated: 11 July 2026 ## About EPCRATE EPCRATE is London's trusted Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) specialist, founded in 2015 by Jino Jose. We cover all 32 London boroughs and provide domestic EPC, commercial EPC, floor plans, EPC + floor plan bundles, Draft EPC, EICR electrical testing, and Display Energy Certificates. Jino Jose is a Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) accredited with Elmhurst Energy, a government-approved accreditation scheme; NDEA-accredited assessors at EPCRATE carry out commercial EPC assessments. EPCRATE has won the Greater London Energy Efficiency Awards — Commended 2024 and Highly Commended 2025. ## Contact - Website: https://epcrate.co.uk - Phone: 020 3488 4142 - Email: info@epcrate.co.uk - Booking: https://epcrate.co.uk/booking - Address: 124-128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX (serving all 32 boroughs) ## Services and Pricing ### Domestic EPC Certificate An official Energy Performance Certificate for residential properties. - Studio / 1 bedroom: from £59 (next day) - 2 bedroom: £69 - 3 bedroom: £79 - 4 bedroom: £89 - 150–225 sqm: £110 - Above 225 sqm: contact us for a quote (020 3488 4142) - Urgent same-day EPC: £90 — inspection today with the certificate issued on site - Studio conversion (qualifying multi-unit same visit): from £42.50 per unit - Valid for 10 years - Standard certificates uploaded to the national register within 24 hours ### Flat / Apartment EPC — from £59 (Most affordable) Any London flat or apartment up to 3 bedrooms and under 90 sqm is £69, or £59 for a studio or one-bedroom flat. Flats are among the most straightforward EPCs we carry out, so the price is kept simple. - £69 for any flat up to 3 bedrooms (under 90 sqm); £59 for a studio or one-bedroom flat (larger or unusual flats quoted on request) - Next-day across all 32 London boroughs, certificate lodged within 24 hours - Covers Victorian/period conversions and modern new-build apartments - Dedicated flat-EPC area pages: Battersea & Nine Elms (SW8/SW11), Canary Wharf (E14/E16), City of London (EC1–EC4), Docklands (SE16/E1W), Elephant & Castle (SE1/SE17), Greenwich (SE10/SE3), Shoreditch (E1/E2/EC2A), Stratford & Olympic Park (E15/E20) - Main page: https://epcrate.co.uk/epc-for-flats-london/ ### Floor Plan Professional floor plan for landlord licensing, property sales and lettings. Floor plans cost the same as the EPC for each property size. - Studio / 1 bedroom: from £59 - 2 bedroom: £69 - 3 bedroom: £79 - 4 bedroom: £89 - PDF and JPEG format - Accepted by Rightmove, Zoopla and all major portals ### EPC + Floor Plan Bundle (Most Popular) EPC certificate and floor plan together — always £20 cheaper than buying separately (bundle = EPC + floor plan − £20). - Studio / 1 bedroom: £98 - 2 bedroom: £118 - 3 bedroom: £138 - 4 bedroom: £158 - 150–225 sqm: £200 - Above 225 sqm: contact us for a quote (020 3488 4142) - One visit, both documents within 24 hours - Essential for London landlord licensing applications ### Commercial EPC Energy Performance Certificate for commercial properties. - From £140 - Offices, retail, mixed-use, hospitality, medical premises - All London boroughs ### Bulk EPC — HMO and Studio Conversions Specialist service for converted houses with multiple studio flats. - From £42.50 per unit when all units assessed in a single visit - HMO and selective licensing compliance ### Draft EPC London's only Draft EPC service. Shows predicted energy rating after specific improvements — before works are carried out. Helps landlords plan cost-effective improvements to reach a target rating. - Unique service — EPCRATE is the only provider offering this in London ### EICR Electrical Testing Electrical Installation Condition Report for residential and commercial properties. - Call 020 3488 4142 for a quote ### Display Energy Certificate For public buildings — from £250. ## London Landlord Licensing — EPC Requirements The following London boroughs operate selective or additional licensing schemes that require a valid EPC certificate (minimum rating E) and floor plan: Selective licensing (EPC required): Newham (E6, E7, E12, E13, E15, E16, E20), Waltham Forest (E10, E11, E17, E4, E18), Hackney (E2, E5, E8, E9, N1, N16), Tower Hamlets (E1, E1W, E2, E3, E14), Southwark (SE1, SE5, SE15, SE16, SE17, SE22, SE24), Lambeth, Lewisham, Haringey, Brent, Ealing, Barking and Dagenham. HMO mandatory licensing (EPC required for each unit): All 32 London boroughs — properties with 5+ occupants in 2+ households. ## MEES Compliance Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) require all privately rented properties in England and Wales to have a minimum EPC rating of E. Properties rated F or G cannot be legally let. Enforcement fines apply and can be substantial; the amount depends on the breach and property type. The government is consulting on raising the minimum to C by 2028 for new tenancies. EPCRATE helps landlords achieve compliance through EPC assessments, Draft EPC planning and improvement guidance. ## Service Area — All 32 London Boroughs Barking and Dagenham, Barnet, Bexley, Brent, Bromley, Camden, City of London, Croydon, Ealing, Enfield, Greenwich, Hackney, Hammersmith and Fulham, Haringey, Harrow, Havering, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Kingston upon Thames, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Newham, Redbridge, Richmond upon Thames, Southwark, Sutton, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, Wandsworth, Westminster. ## Credentials and Accreditation - Founder Jino Jose: Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA), accredited with Elmhurst Energy Systems Ltd (government-approved scheme) — Assessor ID EES/023278, listed on the Elmhurst register as Jinoy Jose. Verify on the official GOV.UK assessor register: https://getting-new-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/find-an-assessor/search-by-name?name=Jinoy+Jose - NDEA-accredited assessors for commercial EPCs (company level) - Every EPC is lodged on the official GOV.UK EPC register (find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk) and can be independently verified - Greater London Energy Efficiency Awards — Commended 2024 - Greater London Energy Efficiency Awards — Highly Commended 2025 - Also reviewed on Trustpilot - Google reviews: 5.0 stars from 70+ reviews - Established 2015 ## Frequently Asked Questions Q: How much does an EPC cost in London? A: Domestic EPC from £59 for studio/1 bedroom, £69 for 2 bedroom, £79 for 3 bedroom. Urgent same-day EPC £90 with the certificate issued on site. Commercial EPC from £140. EPC + Floor Plan bundle from £98. Call 020 3488 4142. Q: How long does an EPC take? A: A domestic EPC assessment takes 30–60 minutes. Standard certificates are issued within 24 hours; with the urgent £90 service the certificate is issued on site at the end of the visit. Q: How long is an EPC valid for? A: An EPC certificate is valid for 10 years from the date of issue. Q: Do I need an EPC for landlord licensing in London? A: Yes. Most London selective licensing schemes require a valid EPC rated E or above. This includes Newham, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest and Southwark. Q: What is a Draft EPC? A: A Draft EPC shows a property's predicted energy rating after specific improvement works. EPCRATE is London's only provider of this service. Q: Can I get an EPC and floor plan together? A: Yes. The EPC + Floor Plan Bundle is £118 for a 2-bedroom property — saving £20 versus booking separately. Q: What is the minimum EPC rating for renting in London? A: Under MEES regulations, the minimum is E. Properties rated F or G cannot be legally let without a valid exemption. Q: What postcodes does EPCRATE cover? A: EPCRATE covers all London postcodes. Dedicated postcode pages include E14 (Canary Wharf), E15 (Stratford), SE18 (Woolwich), NW9 (Colindale), W2 (Paddington), TW9 (Richmond and Kew), SW6 (Fulham), W1K (Mayfair and Park Lane) and IG1 (Ilford). ## Key Pages - Homepage: https://epcrate.co.uk - Booking: https://epcrate.co.uk/booking/ - Domestic EPC London: https://epcrate.co.uk/residential-domestic-epc-london/ - Commercial EPC London: https://epcrate.co.uk/commercial-epc-london/ - Floor Plans London: https://epcrate.co.uk/epc-floor-plan-london/ - EPC + Floor Plan Bundle: https://epcrate.co.uk/epc-floor-plan-london/ - Draft EPC London: https://epcrate.co.uk/draft-epc-london/ - Same-Day EPC London (certificate on site): https://epcrate.co.uk/same-day-epc-london/ - Bulk EPC HMO Studio: https://epcrate.co.uk/bulk-epc-hmo-studio-conversions-london/ - MEES Regulations 2026: https://epcrate.co.uk/epc-london/mees-regulations-2026/ - EPC for Landlords: https://epcrate.co.uk/epc-london/epc-for-landlords-london/ - How Long Does an EPC Last: https://epcrate.co.uk/epc-london/how-long-does-an-epc-last-london/ - EPC Cost London: https://epcrate.co.uk/epc-london/epc-cost-london/ - Landlord Licensing Hub: https://epcrate.co.uk/landlord-licensing-london/ - EPC & Floor Plans for Estate Agents: https://epcrate.co.uk/epc-floor-plan-services-estate-agents/ - Pricing: https://epcrate.co.uk/pricing/ - Heat Pumps and EPC Ratings: https://epcrate.co.uk/epc-london/heat-pumps-epc-rating-london/ - HMO EPC Requirements 2026: https://epcrate.co.uk/epc-london/hmo-epc-requirements-london-2026/ ## Borough Pages - Camden: https://epcrate.co.uk/camden-epc-london/ - Islington: https://epcrate.co.uk/islington-epc-london/ - Hackney: https://epcrate.co.uk/hackney-epc-london/ - Tower Hamlets: https://epcrate.co.uk/tower-hamlets-epc-london/ - Southwark: https://epcrate.co.uk/southwark-epc-london/ - Lambeth: https://epcrate.co.uk/lambeth-epc-london/ - Westminster: https://epcrate.co.uk/westminster-epc-london/ - Newham: https://epcrate.co.uk/newham-epc-london/ - Waltham Forest: https://epcrate.co.uk/waltham-forest-epc-london/ - Hammersmith and Fulham: https://epcrate.co.uk/hammersmith-fulham-epc-london/ - Greenwich: https://epcrate.co.uk/greenwich-epc-london/ - Wandsworth: https://epcrate.co.uk/wandsworth-epc-london/ - Barnet: https://epcrate.co.uk/barnet-epc-london/ - Brent: https://epcrate.co.uk/brent-epc-london/ - Richmond upon Thames: https://epcrate.co.uk/richmond-upon-thames-epc-london/ - Kensington and Chelsea: https://epcrate.co.uk/kensington-chelsea-epc-london/ - Ealing: https://epcrate.co.uk/ealing-epc-london/ - Hounslow: https://epcrate.co.uk/hounslow-epc-london/ - Harrow: https://epcrate.co.uk/harrow-epc-london/ - Enfield: https://epcrate.co.uk/enfield-epc-london/ - Haringey: https://epcrate.co.uk/haringey-epc-london/ - Redbridge: https://epcrate.co.uk/redbridge-epc-london/ - Bromley: https://epcrate.co.uk/bromley-epc-london/ - Lewisham: https://epcrate.co.uk/lewisham-epc-london/ - Croydon: https://epcrate.co.uk/croydon-epc-london/ - Merton: https://epcrate.co.uk/merton-epc-london/ - Sutton: https://epcrate.co.uk/sutton-epc-london/ - Kingston upon Thames: https://epcrate.co.uk/kingston-upon-thames-epc-london/ - Bexley: https://epcrate.co.uk/bexley-epc-london/ - Havering: https://epcrate.co.uk/havering-epc-london/ - Barking and Dagenham: https://epcrate.co.uk/barking-dagenham-epc-london/ - Hillingdon: https://epcrate.co.uk/hillingdon-epc-london/ ## Postcode Pages - E14 Canary Wharf EPC: https://epcrate.co.uk/e14-epc-london/ - E15 Stratford EPC: https://epcrate.co.uk/e15-epc-london/ - SE18 Woolwich EPC: https://epcrate.co.uk/se18-epc-london/ - NW9 Colindale EPC: https://epcrate.co.uk/nw9-epc-london/ - W2 Paddington EPC: https://epcrate.co.uk/w2-epc-london/ - TW9 Richmond and Kew EPC: https://epcrate.co.uk/tw9-epc-london/ - SW6 Fulham EPC: https://epcrate.co.uk/sw6-epc-london/ - W1K Mayfair and Park Lane EPC: https://epcrate.co.uk/w1k-epc-london/ - IG1 Ilford EPC: https://epcrate.co.uk/ig1-epc-london/ - HA1 Harrow EPC: https://epcrate.co.uk/ha1-epc-london/ ## Landlord Licensing Pages - Newham Selective Licensing EPC: https://epcrate.co.uk/landlord-licensing-epc-floor-plan-newham/ - Waltham Forest Landlord Licensing EPC: https://epcrate.co.uk/landlord-licensing-epc-waltham-forest/ - Hackney HMO EPC Floor Plan: https://epcrate.co.uk/hmo-licence-epc-floor-plan-hackney/ - Bulk EPC HMO Studio Conversions: https://epcrate.co.uk/bulk-epc-hmo-studio-conversions-london/ ## New Postcode EPC Pages (July 2026) - https://epcrate.co.uk/nw10-epc-london/ — NW10 EPC Willesden & Harlesden - https://epcrate.co.uk/e2-epc-london/ — E2 EPC Bethnal Green - https://epcrate.co.uk/sw3-epc-london/ — SW3 EPC Chelsea - https://epcrate.co.uk/nw1-epc-london/ — NW1 EPC Camden Town - https://epcrate.co.uk/e1-epc-london/ — E1 EPC Whitechapel & Aldgate - https://epcrate.co.uk/nw11-epc-london/ — NW11 EPC Golders Green - https://epcrate.co.uk/w5-epc-london/ — W5 EPC Ealing - https://epcrate.co.uk/se10-epc-london/ — SE10 EPC Greenwich - https://epcrate.co.uk/n22-epc-london/ — N22 EPC Wood Green - https://epcrate.co.uk/sw2-epc-london/ — SW2 EPC Brixton - https://epcrate.co.uk/e11-epc-london/ — E11 EPC Leytonstone & Wanstead - https://epcrate.co.uk/sw15-epc-london/ — SW15 EPC Putney - https://epcrate.co.uk/w3-epc-london/ — W3 EPC Acton - https://epcrate.co.uk/sw19-epc-london/ — SW19 EPC Wimbledon - https://epcrate.co.uk/w12-epc-london/ — W12 EPC Shepherd's Bush