EPC Certificate Kensington & Chelsea — from £89.99

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 Kensington & Chelsea as it does across England.

EPC assessments in Kensington & Chelsea — local property context

Kensington and Chelsea has the highest share of pre-1900 property in London: 62.6% of homes, against 20.9% across the capital (VOA 2025). Flats dominate: about 80% of households live in purpose-built or converted flats, while terraced houses account for 12.8% (Census 2021). Nearly three quarters of the borough sits within 38 conservation areas.

Private renting is the borough's largest tenure: 39.6% of households rent privately, more than the 31.7% who own, against a London private-rented share of 30.0% (Census 2021). Our accredited DEA assessors are experienced with the insulation and heating systems typically found in properties across the W11, W10, SW3, W8, SW10, SW5, SW7, W14, SW1X postcode areas, and regularly carry out EPC assessments across Kensington & Chelsea for private landlords, letting agents and HMO operators.

EPCs in Kensington and Chelsea: older homes, heritage limits and MEES checks

RBKC says most homes in the borough date from the 18th and 19th centuries and are more likely to lose heat. When it checks MEES compliance, the council can serve a notice asking for the EPC, the tenancy agreement and records of improvement works, so keep all three together.

Upgrades often need permission, and stricter planning controls apply across the borough's conservation areas. RBKC also has over 3,800 listed buildings, where the whole building is protected and even secondary glazing needs listed building consent. For Grade II buildings, a council consent order already covers secondary glazing.

Households renting privately

39.6% (London 30.0%)

Census 2021

Households in purpose-built flats

56.7% (London 40.3%)

Census 2021

Homes built before 1900

62.6%, the highest in London (London 20.9%)

VOA 2025

Conservation areas

38, covering nearly three quarters of the borough

RBKC

EPC pricing in Kensington & Chelsea

Fixed pricing by property size. The same prices apply in Kensington & Chelsea 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.

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What's included from £89.99

Every EPC assessment we carry out in Kensington & Chelsea 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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