A commercial EPC, sorted fast, for one fixed price.
Selling, letting or building commercial premises? You need a valid non-domestic Energy Performance Certificate. We survey, lodge and certify your building quickly, and tell you exactly where you stand on MEES.
A quick check shows exactly what you need.
A valid non-domestic EPC is required whenever a commercial building is built, sold or let, and it must be at least an E to lawfully grant or continue most leases. Certificates last ten years.
Not sure whether your building needs one, or whether an exemption might apply? A quick call sorts it. Ask us.
A to G, and the line you can't let below.
An EPC rates a building from A (most efficient) to G. Under the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards Regulations, in England and Wales, it is unlawful to grant or continue most commercial lettings below an E, and the government has signalled the minimum will rise. Knowing your rating early is how you avoid a scramble.
Below E is unlettable. F and G rated commercial space cannot be let without a registered exemption.
The bar is rising. Government policy points toward higher minimum ratings, so an E today may not be enough tomorrow. Plan ahead with an EPC roadmap →
Value and lettability. A better rating widens your tenant pool and protects the asset's value.
The minimum standard is set to rise. Plan for it now.
The minimum to let is EPC E today. For larger buildings that is set to rise: privately rented commercial buildings over 1,000m² are expected to need EPC B by 2031. Knowing your rating, and your route to a higher one, now is how you stay ahead.
These future standards come from the government's June 2026 interim response and remain proposals subject to legislation; the earlier EPC C milestone for 2027 has been dropped.
EPC E
The minimum to lawfully let most commercial property today, applying to all existing lettings since 1 April 2023.
EPC B, larger buildings
Privately rented buildings over 1,000m² would need to reach EPC B, where cost-effective. Proposed in the June 2026 interim response, subject to legislation.
The government's latest proposals take aim at larger buildings, however we do not expect them to stop there. We expect that higher standards will reach smaller buildings, and more owners, in due course, whichever government is in office. The trajectory is towards higher efficiency for all, with the responsibility placed firmly on landlords, so owners and investors are best served planning ahead rather than reacting to a deadline.
No EPC, or a non-compliant one, carries real penalties.
Trading standards can fine you for marketing or letting a property without a valid EPC, and MEES breaches are penalised on rateable value. It is a risk that is simple, and cheap, to close.
Four steps, often turned around in days.
A fixed price agreed up front, a single point of contact, and your certificate lodged on the national register.
Quote & book
Tell us the building type and size. You get a fixed price and a survey slot, usually within days.
Site survey
We visit, record the building fabric, services and areas, and take the data needed.
Lodge certificate
We produce the EPC, lodge it on the national register, and send you the certificate and recommendation report.
Improve the rating
Where it helps, we advise on cost-effective measures to lift your rating and stay ahead of MEES.
A lodged certificate, and a plan to improve it.
Lodged EPC certificate
Your valid non-domestic EPC, lodged on the national register and ready for sale or letting.
Recommendation report
Costed, ranked measures to raise your rating, from quick wins to larger upgrades.
MEES compliance check
A clear read on where you stand against the minimum standard, and what it takes to clear it.
All building types
Offices, retail, industrial units and mixed-use, Level 3 to Level 5 assessments.
Fast turnaround
Surveys booked quickly and certificates lodged promptly, to keep your transaction moving.
One fixed price
Quoted up front against your building, with no day-rate creep and no surprises.
Beyond the certificate: a roadmap to a better rating.
A certificate tells you where you stand today. The EPC Roadmap, our improvement service from Engineered Efficiency, maps the most cost-effective path to a higher rating and keeps you ahead of every tightening of MEES.
Phased improvement plan
Prioritised measures sequenced to your budget and lease events.
Costed measures & payback
Every recommendation priced, with the return it delivers.
MEES-proofing timeline
Stay compliant as the minimum standard rises over time.
Coordinated across your assets
Coordinated plans across every asset you own or manage.
Commercial EPCs, in plain English.
Do I legally need a commercial EPC?
A valid non-domestic EPC is required whenever a commercial building is built, sold or let. It must be made available to prospective buyers or tenants, and to lawfully grant or continue most lettings the building must be at least an E under the MEES Regulations.
I'm constructing a new building, do I just need an EPC?
No. A new commercial building has to comply with Part L of the Building Regulations, which is a full engineering exercise: design-stage and as-built energy calculations, air-tightness testing and commissioning. The on-construction EPC is one output of that, not the whole job. We deliver full Part L compliance through Engineered Efficiency.
Are listed or protected buildings exempt from needing an EPC?
Not automatically, which is a common and costly assumption. Some exemptions do exist, but they are specific and claiming one is a more involved process than getting an EPC in the first place. Check the current government guidance here:
How long is an EPC valid?
A commercial EPC is valid for ten years, and a valid certificate can be reused for any number of sales or lettings within that period. It does not expire early because you refurbish or change tenant. Within the ten years, the main thing that changes the requirement is a change to the number of separately occupied units in the building, for example splitting or combining spaces, which can mean new certificates are needed.
How can I find or check an EPC?
Every lodged EPC is on a public register you can search for free. England, Wales and Northern Ireland share one register; Scotland has its own separate one.
EPC Register for England, Wales and Northern Ireland →Scottish EPC Register →
What are the MEES Regulations?
The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) Regulations, which apply in England and Wales, make it unlawful to grant or continue most commercial lettings where the building is rated below E, unless a valid exemption is registered. Government policy points toward the minimum rising over time.
Are the MEES Regulations going to get stricter?
For larger buildings, yes. In its June 2026 interim response the government dropped the proposed EPC C milestone for 2027 and instead proposed that from 2031, privately rented commercial buildings over 1,000m² must reach EPC B, where cost-effective. Buildings under 1,000m² would stay at EPC E for now. These remain proposals until legislation passes. Our view is that higher standards will reach smaller buildings in time, so it is worth planning ahead.
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
For not making a valid EPC available when selling or letting, the penalty is 12.5% of the building rateable value, with a minimum of £500 and a maximum of £5,000. Separately, letting a property below the MEES minimum can bring a penalty of up to £150,000, based on rateable value and how long the breach has run, plus publication on a public register. Both are simple, and cheap, to avoid.
How fast can you turn one around?
For most straightforward buildings we can book a survey within days and lodge the certificate shortly after. Tell us your deadline in the quote form and we will prioritise the survey to keep your transaction moving.
What does it cost?
A commercial EPC is priced against the building type and floor area, which is why we can give you a fixed price up front once you tell us those two things. No day-rate creep, no surprises: tell us the building and we will send a price and the earliest survey slot.
Accredited assessors who know commercial buildings.
commercialepc.net is the commercial EPC service from Engineered Efficiency Limited, experts in property engineering and economics, so behind every certificate sits a team that can take you all the way to a better rating.
Fully accredited
Every EPC is produced and lodged by an assessor on a government-approved accreditation scheme.
Every building type
From a single retail unit to a complex multi-let estate, Level 3 through Level 5.
Advice, not just a number
We explain your rating and the most cost-effective way to improve it and meet MEES. See the EPC Roadmap →
Get your fixed-price commercial EPC quote.
Tell us the building type and size. We will send a clear, fixed price and the earliest survey slot, usually the same working day.
Request a fixed-price quotePrefer a call? Request a quote and choose "call back", or email info@commercialepc.net.
Looking beyond the certificate? Explore the EPC Roadmap →