PropertyPete.co.uk

Energy Performance Certificates in Liverpool and the North West

PropertyPete.co.uk is an energy assessment service that issues Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) in Liverpool and the surrounding area, as well as in the North West of England. It is run by Peter Murphy, a qualified energy assessor and also a building surveyor, who handles both property sales and rentals.

The service is presented as straightforward, with no middlemen or booking platforms adding commissions, and with a fixed price communicated before the visit. The website itself states that the price of a domestic EPC starts at £45 for any size of property and that the report is sent within an hour of leaving the property, with a ten-year validity.

What an EPC is and why it is required

The Energy Performance Certificate is the mandatory document when a property is sold or rented out. The website recommends ordering it before marketing the property, as potential buyers or tenants must be able to consult it. The certificate issued complies with the regulations applicable to both rentals and sales and is lodged on the official UK Government EPC register.

The information in the document allows owners and occupiers to identify improvements to reduce consumption and compare the energy performance of different homes.

Professional profile and background

Peter Murphy presents himself as a qualified building surveyor with more than ten years of experience producing Energy Performance Certificates for sales and rentals in the area. Being locally based, he does not apply additional travel costs to the certificate price. The company has been recognised as a supplier to the National Residential Landlords Association.

Service for owners and landlords

The website includes a specific notice for landlords: privately rented homes in Liverpool must now achieve at least an E rating on their Energy Performance Certificate. A property with an F or G rating may not be allowed to be rented out. The service offers advice on how to improve the EPC rating.

Price and factors affecting cost

The cost of an EPC depends on factors such as travel time and fuel costs. The website notes that hiring an assessor who has to travel from far away increases the price, and warns that intermediary platforms that advertise certificates without carrying them out themselves usually add a commission. The service is offered as a local and direct alternative, with a fixed price and no added costs on the day of the visit.

How to order the certificate

To request an EPC, the website advises calling or texting 07889848774, emailing surveyingpete@gmail.com, or filling in the contact form with your details and the property address. Phone support is available Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00; Saturdays and Sundays remain closed.

Location and contact

Phone: 07889848774 · Email: surveyingpete@gmail.com · Hours: Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 17:00. Saturday and Sunday: closed.