Instant EPC

Instant EPC: same-day Energy Performance Certificates in London

Instant EPC Ltd is a company made up of accredited and experienced energy assessors that issues Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for residential and commercial properties in England. Its activity focuses on London and nearby areas, and it also covers locations such as Luton and Northampton. The company presents itself as specialising in the issuance of same-day certificates, with flexible appointments and a fixed fee.

Energy certification services

The company's catalogue distinguishes several service lines:

• Residential EPC: certificates for homes, aimed at owners who are selling or letting, as well as anyone who needs a certificate for a domestic property.
• Commercial EPC: certificates for offices, shops and all types of commercial premises, with reports compliant with legal, lease or sale requirements.
• EPC for landlords: a specific service for owners who let their properties.
• EPC for estate agents: certificates for agencies that manage sales or lettings.
• Same-day EPC: a modality that prioritises issuing the certificate on the same day, with same-day appointments available when possible.

Client profile

The company serves private owners selling their home, landlords letting it, estate agents, property managers, commercial property owners and businesses that need a commercial EPC. It also mentions local councils and construction companies among its clients.

Assessment process

The procedure is described in three steps. First, the client books the appointment online or requests a quote. Then, an accredited assessor visits the property and carries out the assessment, with the possibility of a same-day appointment when the schedule allows. Finally, the certificate is lodged and made available to the client once the process is complete. The company states that lodgement is carried out on the government portal gov.uk and that, in most cases, the EPC is entered in the national energy certificate register as soon as the assessment is completed.

Financial and contracting conditions

Instant EPC works with a fixed fee and no upfront payment: according to its own presentation, the client pays for the service after the visit. The company highlights that this model eliminates risk for the client and that it does not apply hidden charges. It also offers a free telephone consultation and a booking process that requires providing the full property address, the type of property, the number of bedrooms, the preferred date and time for the assessment and a contact telephone number.

Accreditation and coverage

Instant EPC's assessors belong to the relevant professional accreditation schemes, which supports the validity of the certificates issued. The company operates in England, with a prominent presence in London and service in Luton and Northampton, according to the locations listed on its website.