Commercial EPCs for Sale, Letting and New Buildings
For offices, shops, warehouses and every other non-domestic building. Nationwide.
Commercial EPCs
A commercial EPC rates a non-domestic building's energy efficiency from A+ to G. You need a valid one when a building is sold, let or newly built, and it lasts 10 years. We survey the building, model it and lodge the certificate on the government register.
When you need one
- You are selling or letting a commercial property
- A new building or fit-out is being completed
- The existing EPC has expired and you want to let again
- You want to know where the building stands against the minimum standard
The minimum standard
Rented commercial property in England and Wales has to be rated E or better. This has applied to all existing leases since April 2023.
The government has confirmed that rented commercial buildings over 1,000 m² will need to reach EPC B by 2031, where that is cost-effective. This is not yet law. If your building is rated D or E, see our EPC B upgrade plans.
- Letting below the minimum standard: a penalty of up to £150,000, based on rateable value
- No valid EPC when selling or letting: a penalty of £500 to £5,000, based on rateable value
How it works
- Send us the address and floor plans. We quote from the size and type of building.
- We survey the building. Construction, glazing, heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting and hot water.
- We model it and lodge the EPC. You receive the certificate and the recommendation report.
Evidence matters. Where there is no proof of insulation or plant efficiency, the software assumes the worst. Documents showing what is actually installed can improve the rating on their own.
Buildings we cover
Offices, shops, restaurants, warehouses, industrial units, hotels, schools, care homes, medical centres, theatres and mixed-use buildings.
What we need from you
- Floor plans, if you have them
- Access to all areas, including plant rooms
- Manuals or data for heating, cooling and ventilation plant
- Lighting details and any refurbishment records
Questions we get asked
How long does a commercial EPC last?
Ten years.
Are any buildings exempt?
A few, including places of worship, temporary buildings, detached buildings under 50 m², and some industrial buildings with very low energy use.
The rating is poor. Can you help improve it?
Yes. We model the upgrades, cost them and show the payback before you spend anything.
This page is general guidance and not legal advice. Last updated October 2026.
Send us your floor plans by email or WhatsApp and we will come back with a quote and a turnaround time.
TM44 Inspections and Display Energy Certificates
If the building also needs a TM44 air conditioning inspection or a Display Energy Certificate, we can cover it in the same visit as the EPC, which cuts the cost.
- TM44 air conditioning inspections: required every five years for systems over 12 kW
- Display Energy Certificates: for public buildings over 250 m²
- EPC B upgrade plans: the lowest-cost route from EPC D or E to B
SBEM Calculations and BRUKL Reports
New commercial buildings, larger extensions and fit-outs need an SBEM calculation and BRUKL report for Part L, at design stage and again at completion. We produce both and lodge the EPC.
Send Us Your Floor Plans
Email [email protected] or message us on WhatsApp on 07928 053322. We will come back with a quote and a turnaround time.