EPC Services Bristol

Energy Performance Certificates and PAT Testing in Bristol

EPC Services Bristol is a company based in Hanham, Bristol, dedicated to issuing Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for homes and commercial premises, as well as carrying out Portable Appliance Testing (PAT). The firm operates under the direction of Shaun Oram, who has more than five years of experience in property assessment and serves both the city of Bristol and its surrounding area.

The business is aimed at homeowners, landlords, estate agents and, in general, anyone selling or renting a property who needs to comply with current energy certification regulations. The company presents itself as a direct service with a single assessor, with no intermediaries or call centres.

Energy assessment services

The service catalogue is divided into three areas:

• Residential Energy Performance Certificates: issuing EPCs for home sales and rentals, with reports tailored to legal requirements.
• Commercial Energy Performance Certificates: assessments for businesses that need to demonstrate regulatory compliance and improve the energy efficiency of their buildings.
• PAT Testing: safety verification of portable electrical appliances, aimed at maintaining business compliance and the safety of employees or residents.

The company states that it works with fixed, transparent prices, with no hidden charges, and that it accepts payment by cash, BACS transfer, debit or credit card and contactless methods.

Combined offer for HMO landlords

For landlords of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), EPC Services Bristol offers a combined visit that adds PAT testing to the energy certificate for £45, with the aim of resolving both obligations in a single appointment.

Accreditations and qualifications

The firm states that it is accredited by TrustMark (2934144), Elmhurst (CH03-0001) and ECMK (ECMK304872). Its manager holds a Level 3 Diploma in Domestic Energy Assessment awarded by City and Guilds of London Institute.

How an inspection is carried out

As the company itself explains, a residential EPC requires a visit to the property, as it cannot be produced remotely. The assessor needs access to all rooms and, if possible, the loft. No floorboards or carpets are lifted: it is a brief, non-intrusive inspection that is usually completed in under forty minutes.

Where there are measures that cannot be visually verified during the visit — such as suspended floor insulation, wall insulation (cavity or external) or loft insulation — the company requires documentary evidence to include them in the report. If this is not provided, the calculation software applies estimates based on the age and construction of the property. The assessor also takes photographs and measurements of the rooms for data submission, although these do not equate to a commercial floor plan of the home.

Coverage area

The company provides services in Bristol, Bath, Gloucestershire, Weston-super-Mare and Chippenham, and states that it has in-depth knowledge of the characteristics of properties in these areas.

Regulatory context handled by the company

The firm's material sets out the legal obligations affecting its clients. In the case of a sale, whoever markets a property must have commissioned or hold an EPC at the time it goes on the market, and the estate agent must upload it within 28 days of the start of the transaction; there is no minimum rating required to sell, unlike for renting. The company notes that the certificate is also required for transfers such as passing a property from a pension fund or between family members.

For rentals, UK regulations in force since April 2018 prohibit letting properties with an energy rating lower than ‘E’, unless a valid exemption has been registered. Failure to comply or to respond to a compliance notice can lead to penalties of up to £5,000 and possible publication of the breach. The company frames these rules in the context of the MEES (Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards) regulations, which shape how landlords manage their property portfolios.

Location and contact

5 Tabernacle Rd, Hanham, Bristol, BS15 8DU · Phone: 0117 366 0462 · Email: info@epcservicesbristol.co.uk · Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 18:00; Saturday: 09:00 - 14:00; Sunday: closed