Commercial EPCs and minimum energy standards explained
When your business premises need an EPC, what the E rating rule means for landlords, and which buildings are exempt.
- Valid for 10 years
- Fines of £500 to £5,000
- Minimum E rating to let
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Commercial EPCs, Display Energy Certificates and TM44 air conditioning inspections across the UK. One point of contact for your building’s compliance.
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Three core services. One trusted contact.
Your building. Our focus.
The right assessment for your property, explained clearly.
01 / Commercial EPCs
Know your building’s energy performance.
An Energy Performance Certificate for your commercial property. Get the assessment you need to sell, let or meet your building’s energy obligations.
For commercial landlords, owners, agents and property managers.
What you need to know
- Usually required when commercial premises are sold, let or newly constructed, subject to exemptions.
- Rates building energy performance from A to G and is valid for 10 years.
- Privately rented non-domestic properties in scope generally need a minimum E rating, unless a registered exemption applies.
- On-site non-domestic energy assessment
- Energy rating and certificate lodgement
- Clear explanation of your certificate and next steps
A simpler process
From enquiry to compliance.
01
Tell us what you need
Share your building details, required service and any deadlines. Not sure which assessment applies? Ask us.
02
Agree your quote & visit
Receive a quote based on your building and assessment scope. We’ll arrange access with you or your site contact.
03
Get your compliance documents
Your assessment is completed and the relevant certificates or inspection reports are provided, with clear next steps.
Commercial compliance guides
Know exactly what your building needs.
Plain-English guides based on official GOV.UK guidance.
Display Energy Certificates: who needs one?
Which public buildings need a DEC, how long it lasts and where it must be displayed.
- Buildings over 250 m²
- 1 or 10 year validity
- £500 fine if not displayed
TM44 air conditioning inspections: the 12kW rule
How the 12kW threshold works, why several small units can count together, and how often inspections are due.
- Systems over 12kW
- At least every 5 years
- Small units can add up
Nationwide reach. Commercial focus.
Across the UK.
For commercial landlords, property agents, facilities teams and public-sector estates. From a single shop to a multi-site national portfolio, start with your postcode.
Discuss your buildingNorth West
Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, Chester
North East & Yorkshire
Leeds, Sheffield, Newcastle, Hull
Midlands
Birmingham, Nottingham, Leicester, Stoke
London & South East
London, Reading, Brighton, Canterbury
South West & Wales
Bristol, Cardiff, Plymouth, Swansea
Scotland & Northern Ireland
Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Belfast
The details, made clear
Commercial compliance questions.
General guidance for England. Requirements and exemptions depend on your building and circumstances.
One building or a whole portfolio
Let’s get your compliance sorted.
Commercial EPCs, DECs and TM44 inspections. Tell us what you need and we’ll take it from there.