Commercial EPC London: Guide for Commercial Property Owners and Agents

A commercial EPC rates the energy efficiency of a non-domestic building from A to G and is produced by an accredited non-domestic energy assessor. Like a domestic EPC, it is lodged on the national register and is valid for 10 years. It applies to business premises rather than homes — offices, shops, warehouses, restaurants and similar.

A commercial EPC is generally required when a non-domestic building is sold, let, or constructed, and must be in place before the property is marketed. Owners, landlords and the agents acting for them are typically responsible for arranging it. As with residential property, the certificate must be available to prospective buyers and tenants.

Most commercial buildings being sold or let need an EPC, though there are some exemptions (for example, certain places of worship, some temporary or industrial buildings with low energy demand, and buildings due for demolition). Because exemptions are specific, it's worth confirming whether your particular property qualifies. (⚠ VERIFY: confirm current exemption categories on gov.uk before publishing specifics.)

The two use different assessment methods: a domestic EPC follows a standard residential procedure, while a commercial EPC uses a non-domestic methodology suited to larger and more varied buildings. Commercial assessments are generally more involved, which is reflected in turnaround and price. For homes, see our domestic EPC guide.

Pricing depends on the size and complexity of the building, the type of premises, the number of zones or services to assess, and access. A small retail unit is far quicker than a multi-floor office. Property Motion keeps pricing transparent with no hidden micro-fees. [CONFIRM PRICE]

A commercial EPC is valid for 10 years, after which a new assessment is needed if the property is to be sold or let again. Note that minimum energy efficiency standards also apply to commercial lettings: it is currently unlawful to let sub-standard commercial property below an EPC rating of E without a valid exemption. (⚠ VERIFY: confirm the current commercial MEES minimum and any proposed future uplift before publishing.)

Property Motion can connect you with an accredited non-domestic energy assessor and manage the booking through one simple process. Request a quote with your property details and our team will confirm scope, availability and next steps.