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A commercial Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a legal requirement when a commercial property is sold, let, or newly built. It rates the building’s energy efficiency from A to G and must be in place before the property goes on the market. Without a valid EPC, a sale or letting cannot legally complete. The penalty for non-compliance starts at £500 and rises with the rateable value of the property.
Robinsons Facilities Services arranges commercial EPCs through accredited Non-Domestic Energy Assessors, the only people legally permitted to produce them. We coordinate the assessment, manage the process end to end, and return your certificate for commercial property across Yorkshire and the Humber, typically within 24 to 48 hours.
From £300+VAT for small offices and retail units | Larger sites typically £400 to £1,500+VAT | 24 to 48 hour turnaround
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A commercial EPC is a legal requirement when selling, letting, or constructing a commercial property in England and Wales. It rates energy efficiency from A to G and is valid for ten years. EPCs can only be produced by an accredited Non-Domestic Energy Assessor, and the current minimum rating to let is band E.
When do you need a commercial EPC?
You need a valid commercial EPC when your property is:
- Being sold
- Being let to a new tenant, or the lease is renewed or extended
- Newly built or has undergone major modification
An EPC is valid for ten years. If your building already has one that has not expired, you do not usually need a new certificate for a further transaction within that period, unless the building has changed significantly. If you are unsure whether your existing certificate is still valid, we can check the register for you before you commission anything.
Commercial EPCs and MEES: why your rating matters
Your EPC rating is not just a transaction formality. Under the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), it is currently unlawful to let a commercial property in England and Wales with an EPC rating below band E, unless a valid exemption is registered. This applies to new lettings and to continuing leases.
The standard is set to tighten. In June 2026 the government confirmed its intention to raise the minimum to EPC band B from 2031 for commercial buildings over 1,000 square metres, subject to legislation and a cost-effectiveness test. Smaller buildings under 1,000 square metres remain at the band E minimum for now.
Because an EPC lasts ten years, the certificate you obtain today is the one that will carry you into the next phase of these rules. Knowing your current rating is the first step in planning any improvement works you may need, and a low rating identified early is far cheaper to address than one discovered against a transaction deadline.
What a commercial EPC assessment looks at
The accredited assessor inspects the building and records the features that drive its energy performance. The assessment covers:
- Heating and hot water: the type, age, and efficiency of the systems in place
- Cooling and ventilation: air conditioning and mechanical ventilation
- Lighting: the type and efficiency of the lighting installed
- Building fabric: insulation, glazing, walls, and roof construction
- Controls: how the building’s systems are managed and zoned
- Renewables: any solar panels or other on-site generation
The assessor uses this to calculate a rating from A to G, lodge the certificate on the Non-Domestic EPC Register, and produce a recommendation report setting out cost-effective ways to improve the rating.
Are any properties exempt?
A small number of commercial properties do not require an EPC, including some listed buildings where the improvements needed would unacceptably alter their character, places of worship, and temporary buildings intended for use of two years or less.
Exemptions are not automatic and, in the case of MEES, must be registered on the government’s PRS Exemptions Register. If you think your property may be exempt, we can advise before you commission an assessment. The full list is on the gov.uk website.
Pricing
From £300+VAT for small offices and retail units. Larger sites typically £400 to £1,500+VAT. 24 to 48 hour turnaround.
The cost of a commercial EPC depends mainly on the size and complexity of the property. A small single-zone office is straightforward; a large warehouse or a multi-zone building with several heating and cooling systems takes longer to assess.
As a guide:
- Small office or retail unit (under 100 sqm): from £300+VAT
- Medium property (200 to 500 sqm): £400 to £600+VAT
- Warehouse or factory (500 to 1,000 sqm): £500 to £1,000+VAT
- Large or complex property (1,000 sqm and above): £1,000 to £1,500+VAT
These are guide ranges. We confirm a fixed price before any visit, once we know the property type, size, and location. Turnaround is typically 24 to 48 hours from assessment to lodged certificate.
Why use Robinsons Facilities Services
We coordinate your EPC through accredited Non-Domestic Energy Assessors, handle the booking and the paperwork, and give you a single point of contact rather than leaving you to find and vet an assessor yourself. For landlords and property managers, this fits alongside the other compliance work we manage across a portfolio.
Where an assessment flags a poor rating, we can also quote for the improvement works that lift it, from lighting and heating upgrades to building management system controls, through our wider facilities management services.
Robinsons Facilities Services holds UKAS ISO 9001 certification and is SafeContractor approved.
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Commercial EPC FAQs
A commercial EPC from Robinsons Facilities Services starts from £300+VAT for a small office or retail unit. Medium properties typically run £400 to £600+VAT, warehouses and factories £500 to £1,000+VAT, and large or complex buildings £1,000 to £1,500+VAT. The price depends on the size and complexity of the property. We confirm a fixed price before any visit. Contact us on 01423 226578 for a quote.
Turnaround is typically 24 to 48 hours from the assessment to the lodged certificate. The on-site inspection itself usually takes one to two hours for a standard property, longer for large or complex buildings. If you have a transaction deadline, tell us when you enquire and we will do our best to work to it.
A commercial EPC is valid for ten years from the date it is lodged. You do not need to renew it within that period unless the property is significantly altered. A new certificate is needed for a sale or new letting only if the existing one has expired. We can check the register to confirm whether your current EPC is still valid.
Commercial EPCs can only legally be produced by an accredited Non-Domestic Energy Assessor (NDEA). The assessor must hold the correct accreditation level for the complexity of the building. Robinsons Facilities Services coordinates your EPC through accredited NDEAs and manages the process for you.
The current minimum rating to let a commercial property in England and Wales is band E, under the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards. Letting below band E is unlawful unless a valid exemption is registered. From 2031, buildings over 1,000 square metres are due to require band B, subject to legislation; smaller buildings remain at band E for now.
A property rated F or G is below the minimum standard and cannot legally be let unless a valid exemption is registered. You would need to carry out energy efficiency improvements to reach at least band E before selling or letting. The EPC recommendation report sets out cost-effective measures, and we can quote for the works that lift the rating.
You must display your EPC in a prominent place if the building has a total useful floor area over 500 square metres, is frequently visited by the public, and an EPC has already been produced for it. Failure to display it where required can lead to a fine. For most other commercial properties, the certificate must be available but does not need to be displayed.
Last updated: 25/06/2026
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