Commercial EPC & MEES

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Tell us about your property and we'll match you with accredited non-domestic energy assessors. Compare no-obligation quotes in about a minute, get the valid certificate you need to sell or let, and stay MEES compliant.

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Why it matters

What is a commercial EPC?

A non-domestic Energy Performance Certificate rates a building's energy efficiency from A (best) to G (worst), and lists the measures that would improve it. It's produced by an accredited energy assessor and is the document that decides whether you can lawfully sell or let, and whether you meet MEES.

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Required to sell or let

A valid EPC is legally required whenever a commercial building is built, sold or let.

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MEES minimum E rating

Since April 2023 it's unlawful to continue letting most property rated F or G.

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Valid for 10 years

One certificate covers repeat sales and lettings for a decade, unless the building changes.

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A route to a better rating

The recommendation report shows the cost-effective measures that lift your score.

How it works

Matched with the right assessor in three steps.

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Tell us about the building

Answer a few quick questions about the property, why you need the EPC and your timeline.

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We match you with assessors

We shortlist accredited non-domestic energy assessors who cover your area and building type.

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Receive quotes and book

Compare no-obligation quotes and book the assessor that's right for you.

What's involved

What a commercial EPC assessment involves

An accredited assessor inspects the building's fabric, heating, cooling, ventilation and lighting, and records the data needed to model its energy use. That model produces the A to G rating and a recommendation report of improvements. The assessment level, from simpler SBEM calculations to full dynamic simulation, is matched to how complex your building's services are. The certificate is then lodged on the national register.

What it delivers

  • An A to G energy efficiency rating for the building
  • A lodged, valid certificate you can show buyers or tenants
  • A recommendation report of improvement measures
  • The evidence you need to demonstrate MEES compliance
  • A starting point for planning a better rating

Who needs one

  • Landlords letting or re-letting commercial premises
  • Owners selling a commercial building
  • Anyone whose current EPC has expired or is about to
  • Property managers checking a portfolio meets MEES

Why it matters

  • It's a legal requirement to sell or let
  • Letting below EPC E can breach MEES
  • Penalties for a sub-standard let can reach £150,000
  • A better rating protects value and future lettability
The compliance clock

The minimum rating is only going up.

Today's minimum to let is EPC E. In June 2026 the government confirmed its intention to raise the standard for larger commercial buildings, over 1,000 square metres, to EPC B by 2031, subject to legislation and a cost-effectiveness test. Knowing your rating now, and the cheapest way to lift it, is how you stay ahead of it.

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Qualified & accredited

Accredited, regulated and accountable.

The assessors we match you with are accredited non-domestic energy assessors, and many are also chartered surveyors. ComSurv is a matching service and is not itself a regulated firm.

Accreditations & memberships
Surveyors regulated by RICS
Property Redress Scheme
Chartered Association of Building Engineers
ICO — Information Commissioner’s Office
Questions

Commercial EPC FAQs

How much does a commercial EPC cost?+
It depends on the size and complexity of the building, the number of zones and services, and the assessment level required. As a broad UK guide in 2026, a small, simple unit can start from around £150 to £350, with larger or more complex buildings running to £1,000 or more. You'll get no-obligation quotes to compare.
How long is a commercial EPC valid?+
A commercial EPC is valid for 10 years, or until a newer one is produced for the same building. If nothing has changed you don't have to renew it every time you let or sell within that period, though a better rating is often worth commissioning early to meet MEES.
Is a commercial EPC a legal requirement?+
Yes. A valid non-domestic EPC is required whenever a commercial building is built, sold or let in England and Wales, with limited exceptions. Since 1 April 2023 it is also unlawful to continue to let most commercial property with an EPC rating below E under the MEES regulations.
What is the minimum EPC rating to let a commercial property?+
Under the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), the minimum is currently EPC E. Since 1 April 2018 landlords could not grant a new lease below E, and since 1 April 2023 they cannot continue to let an existing sub-standard property (F or G) unless a valid exemption is registered.
What if my property is rated F or G?+
You generally cannot lawfully let it until it is improved to at least E, or you register a valid exemption on the PRS Exemptions Register. An assessor can identify the most cost-effective improvements, and financial penalties for letting a sub-standard property can reach £150,000 per property.
Who can produce a commercial EPC?+
An accredited non-domestic energy assessor, whose accreditation level matches the complexity of the building. Many are also chartered surveyors. We match you with accredited assessors who cover your area and building type, and you compare no-obligation quotes before proceeding.

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