Which discounts can lower an Ealing licence fee?

As of October 2026, an EPC rated A to C earns a discount off Part B of the fee, and so does membership of LLAS, the NRLA, Safeagent or ARLA Propertymark. Applying at the same time for two or more selective flats in the same building and ownership earns 10% off Part B. The 2026 consultation proposes new fees from 2027.

Is an EPC a legal requirement for landlords in Ealing?

Yes. The Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012 require every landlord — including those letting property in Ealing — to provide a valid EPC to prospective tenants before marketing a property to let. Failure to comply can result in a local authority penalty charge of up to £5,000.

What is the minimum EPC rating required to let a property in Ealing?

Under the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), landlords in Ealing must not let a property on a new tenancy if it has an EPC rating below E. Letting a property rated F or G on a new or renewed tenancy is unlawful and can result in a fine of up to £5,000.

How much does an EPC cost in Ealing?

An EPC in Ealing starts from £89.99 for a studio apartment. A 1–3 bedroom property costs £109.99, and a 5-bedroom property costs £149.99. The only location-based surcharge is £20 for properties within the London Congestion Charge Zone, and £10 if no free on-site parking is available.

What does the EPC assessment check?

Our accredited Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) inspects the property's insulation, heating system, hot water system, windows, lighting and any renewable energy installations. Each element is scored to produce an overall energy efficiency rating from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient), along with a report of recommended improvements and their estimated cost and impact.

How long is an EPC valid?

An EPC is valid for 10 years from the date of assessment, or until a newer EPC is registered for the same property, whichever comes first. You do not need a new EPC for every tenancy as long as your existing certificate has not expired.

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Postcodes covered: W3, W5, UB6, UB5, W13, UB1, W7, UB2, W4, NW10. Next-day appointments available — book online in under 3 minutes.

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What is an EPC?

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rates the energy efficiency of a property on a scale from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). An accredited Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) inspects the property's insulation, heating system, hot water system, windows and lighting to produce the rating, along with a report of recommended improvements and their estimated cost and impact.

Every landlord in England must provide a valid EPC before marketing a property to let, and the property must meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) of an E rating or above. This national standard applies in Ealing as it does across England.

Legal requirement: The Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012 require a valid EPC before any residential property in Ealing is marketed to let. Under MEES, properties rated F or G cannot lawfully be let, and failure to provide a valid EPC can result in a local authority penalty of up to £5,000.

EPC assessments in Ealing — local property context

Ealing's housing peaks in the early 20th century. In VOA 2025 figures, 22.9% of council tax properties date from the 1930s and 15.6% from 1900 to 1918, against 16.0% and 8.2% across London (VOA 2025). Purpose-built flats hold 34.5% of households, terraced houses 23.4% and semi-detached houses 21.9% (Census 2021). The council says HMOs are spread across its seven towns, with most in Acton and Ealing town.

As of the council's July 2026 figures, Ealing's licensed HMOs house 24,705 tenants, and its teams carry out about 400 selective licensing inspections of single-household homes a month. Our accredited DEA assessors are experienced with the insulation and heating systems typically found in properties across the W3, W5, UB6, UB5, W13, UB1, W7, UB2, W4, NW10 postcode areas, and regularly carry out EPC assessments across Ealing for private landlords, letting agents and HMO operators.

Postcodes covered in Ealing

W3, W5, UB6, UB5, W13, UB1, W7, UB2, W4, NW10 and surrounding areas. Enter your full postcode during booking to confirm coverage and availability.

EPCs in Ealing: one certificate for the whole HMO

With a licence application, Ealing wants one EPC covering the whole of an HMO, not separate EPCs for individual rooms. Under its HMO Standards, an assessor who produces an EPC for a single room in an HMO will be referred to their accreditation body.

The application also accepts only ratings from A to E. In the council's 2026 evidence, 484 of the 3,509 known HMOs with an EPC, or 13.8%, were rated E, F or G, with the most in Ealing town, at 135. Where a rating needs lifting, the guide recommends cavity wall and loft insulation to current standards where possible.

Property licensing in Ealing

London Borough of Ealing Designation of an Area for Additional Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation 2022
Additional HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs of 3 or more people in 2 or more households sharing facilities, and section 257 converted buildings where every flat is privately rented and in the same ownership (buildings of no more than two flats are excluded)
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
1 April 2022 to 31 March 2027
Selective licensing designation 1
Selective · In force
Applies to:
Privately rented homes let to a single household that do not need an HMO licence
Area:
East Acton, Southall Broadway and Southall Green (wards as drawn before May 2022)
Period:
1 April 2022 to 31 March 2027
Selective licensing designation 2
Selective · In force
Applies to:
Privately rented homes let to a single household that do not need an HMO licence
Area:
Wards as drawn before May 2022: Acton Central, Dormers Wells, Greenford Broadway, Greenford Green, Hanger Hill, Hobbayne, Lady Margaret, North Greenford, Northolt Mandeville, Northolt West End, Perivale and South Acton
Period:
From 3 January 2023
Mandatory HMO licensing
Mandatory HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs of 5 or more people in 2 or more households sharing a kitchen, bathroom or toilet
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
National scheme, no end date

Checked October 2026. Schemes and fees change, so confirm the current position on the Ealing Council licensing page.

Households renting privately: 34.0% (London 30.0%); Census 2021
Homes built 1900 to 1939: 45.7% (London 30.4%); VOA 2025
Licensed HMOs: 4,101; Ealing Council consultation, 2026

Sources

EPC pricing in Ealing

Fixed pricing by property size. The same prices apply in Ealing as across all other London boroughs — no London surcharge. The only location-based fee is the £20 Congestion Charge Zone addition for central London properties.

EPC Certificate — Ealing pricing

Description	Price
Studio ApartmentCheapest	£89.99Book
1–3 Bedrooms	£109.99Book
4 Bedrooms	£129.99Book
5 Bedrooms	£149.99Book

Additional charges (where applicable)

Parking charge if no free on-site parking is available: £10
Properties in the London Congestion Charge Zone: £20

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What's included from £89.99

Every EPC assessment we carry out in Ealing covers the complete property survey at no extra cost beyond the price shown.

Full property survey by an accredited Domestic Energy Assessor
Assessment of insulation, heating system and hot water system
Window, glazing and lighting efficiency check
A–G energy efficiency rating with SAP score
Report of recommended improvements with estimated cost and impact
Certificate lodged on the national EPC register automatically
Signed EPC emailed within 24 hours
Valid for 10 years from the date of assessment

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