What EPC Choice does

EPC Choice Limited is a UK-based private company, founded in 2008, that issues Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and complementary property compliance documentation to residential and commercial property owners, landlords, estate agents, housing associations, and homeowners across England and Wales. The company's core service is the assessment and issuance of A-G-rated EPCs using the RdSAP methodology for existing dwellings and SAP calculations for new builds, supported by a national network of 3,200+ accredited Elmhurst assessors with a stated 24-48 hour service-level turnaround and over 100,000 EPCs delivered cumulatively.

The product surface extends well beyond EPCs into adjacent compliance and property-transaction categories: CP12 Gas Safety Certificates (enabled by Gas Safe Registration Reg. No. 980224), Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs), Fire Risk Assessments, Legionella Risk Assessments, Floorplans, Retrofit Assessments, Home Energy Plans, and Heat Loss Calculations for Air Source Heat Pump installations. Regulatory credentials include RICS Regulated Firm status and Gas Safe Registration, positioning the company to deliver multiple legally mandated certificates directly to clients without third-party subcontracting for those service lines.

The business model is asset-light hub-and-spoke: a small corporate headcount (1-10 disclosed) coordinates bookings while accredited assessors complete the field-based inspections. Domestic EPCs are priced from £79 per assessment under a transactional pricing model, complemented by bespoke portfolio and multi-year contracts for larger housing-association and commercial clients. Distribution combines a self-serve online booking platform with partner-driven demand from energy suppliers (Octopus, EDF), estate agents (Foxtons, Rentr), and green-mortgage channels; preferred-provider relationships exist with five of the top 10 UK housing associations. Strategic expansion in 2024-2026 has added a dental-vertical commercial EPC launch, a conveyancing comparison platform (EPC Exchange), and partnerships with Instaloft and Energiser.AI, pointing to a deliberate move from a single-product certificate house toward a multi-line property-compliance platform.

Name

EPC Choice

Legal name

EPC Choice Limited

Website

https://epcchoice.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EPC Choice is a UK-based private company providing Energy Performance Certificates and complementary property compliance services, including Gas Safety, EICRs, and Fire Risk Assessments, to landlords, housing associations, estate agents, and commercial property owners across England and Wales through a network of 3,200+ accredited assessors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kent

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs): One-time fee for EPC assessments for domestic and commercial properties. Pricing varies by location, with fixed-fee structure starting from £79. Certificates valid for 10 years.
2. Gas Safety Certificates (CP12): Annual gas safety certification services for landlords, housing associations, and letting agents. Gas Safe Registered engineers conduct checks and issue compliant certificates.
3. Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs): Electrical safety testing and certification for rental properties as part of expanded compliance services.
4. Additional Compliance Services: Floor plans, Fire Risk Assessments, Legionella Risk Assessments, and SAP calculations offered as add-on services to core EPC offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EPC Choice provides Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for domestic and commercial properties across England and Wales, complemented by property compliance services including Gas Safety Certificates (CP12), Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs), Floorplans, Fire Risk Assessments, and Legionella Risk Assessments. Assessments are delivered through a national network of 3,200+ accredited surveyors with typical 24–48 hour turnaround, supported by a pay-on-results pricing model in which customers pay only after certificate issuance.

Product overview

EPC Choice operates as a comprehensive property compliance platform offering a coordinated suite of assessment and certification services. The core offering centers on Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for domestic and commercial properties, complemented by safety certifications including Gas Safety Certificates (CP12), Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs), Fire Risk Assessments, and Legionella Risk Assessments. Additional services include Floorplans, SAP Calculations for new builds, Heat Loss Calculations for heat pump installations, Retrofit Assessments, and Home Energy Plans. The company also provides supplementary tools including an EPC Exchange conveyancing comparison platform and a Landlord Advice Helpline. Services are delivered through a national network of accredited assessors and offered as a unified compliance solution for landlords, housing associations, letting agents, and property professionals across England and Wales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rentr Partnership: Property management app partnership offering exclusive promotional pricing for EPC Choice clients on listings, referencing, and tenancy agreements

Products and services

• Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) Domestic EPC assessments using the RdSAP methodology, required for selling, letting, or improving residential properties. Certificates are valid for 10 years and lodged with the government register.
• Commercial EPCs Energy performance certificates for non-domestic commercial properties such as retail, office, industrial, and healthcare facilities including tailored assessments for dental practices. Supports Commercial MEES compliance requirements.
• HMO EPCs Specialized EPC assessments for Houses in Multiple Occupation to support HMO licensing applications across various local authority selective licensing schemes.
• Gas Safety Certificates (CP12) Annual gas safety checks and CP12 certification issued by Gas Safe Registered engineers for landlords, housing associations, and letting agents across England and Wales.
• Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) Electrical safety inspections verifying that rental and managed properties meet current electrical safety regulatory standards.
• Fire Risk Assessments Fire safety risk evaluation services for properties to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations, often bundled with broader compliance engagements.
• Legionella Risk Assessments Water safety assessments identifying and mitigating Legionella risks in rental and managed properties.
• Floorplans Professional floorplan services for properties, frequently bundled with EPC assessments for sales, lettings, and listing purposes.
• SAP Calculations Standard Assessment Procedure calculations for new-build properties required for Building Regulations compliance, determining energy ratings and carbon emissions.
• Heat Loss Calculations for ASHP Specialized heat loss calculations for Air Source Heat Pump installations, helping installers correctly size systems for maximum efficiency and return on investment, including Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant eligibility.
• Retrofit Assessments Comprehensive energy audits following PAS 2035 standards for older properties, providing tailored advice on energy efficiency improvements and grant funding access.
• EPC Exchange Conveyancing fee comparison platform partnering with SRA-regulated solicitors to enable property sellers to compare legal costs online.

Quantifiable outcome

• Properties improving from D to B EPC rating can attract up to 14% more in market value
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Octopus EnergycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEPC Choice is recommended by Octopus Energy as a trusted EPC provider. Exclusive 10% discount offered to Octopus Energy customers on 48-hour EPC service. Partnership drives customer referrals and positions EPC Choice within Octopus Energy's customer ecosystem.
• EDF EnergycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive 10% discount on EPC services for EDF Energy customers. Partnership enables EDF to offer comprehensive property compliance services to their energy customer base.
• InstaloftminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to address compressed loft insulation issues affecting EPC ratings. Instaloft's raised loft boarding system preserves insulation depth while EPC Choice identifies insulation issues during surveys and recommends compliant solutions.
• RentrminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProperty management app partnership introducing EPC Choice to landlords using Rentr platform. Joint promotional pricing with exclusive offers for EPC Choice clients using Rentr services including Rightmove/Zoopla listings, referencing, and tenancy agreements.
• FoxtonscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive EPC offer for Foxton clients in London and South East. Estate agents recommend EPC Choice to clients requiring certificates for property transactions, driving B2B and B2C volume.
• Paragon BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGreen mortgage partnership where EPC Choice provides assessments for Paragon borrowers. Properties with EPC A-C ratings access preferential green mortgage rates. Partnership highlights that 57% of landlords who upgraded hadn't commissioned new EPCs post-improvement.
• Coutts BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGreen mortgage support partnership. Case study with Dan Everitt demonstrated how improving EPC from D to C unlocked £2,000 refund on Coutts mortgage arrangement fee. Retrofit mortgage discount available for energy-efficient properties.
• Tandem BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGreen mortgage partnership with up to 0.5% rate discount for properties with EPC A, B, or C ratings. Partnership targets buy-to-let sector with greener mortgage products.
• Fleet MortgagesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGreen mortgage partnership with new seven-year fixed-rate product for properties with EPC C and above at 4.99% (75% LTV). Reduced rates for energy-efficient property borrowers.
• LandworthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLandworth ambassador programme. Investment and valuation platform using advanced land value assessment methods. Partnership reflects EPC Choice commitment to integrating valuation insights into compliance services.
• VerifyTrustedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReview and rating platform partnership. EPC Choice earned Excellent rating on VerifyTrusted, building credibility and trust with customers searching for verified EPC providers.
• Go CompareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnergy calculator partnership providing Go Compare's energy calculator tool to EPC Choice website visitors. Helps users estimate energy usage and explore savings opportunities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• EDF Energy: Major UK energy supplier and partner of EPC Choice with referral arrangements. Operates in the broader energy services and home services space, including EV chargers and heat pumps adjacent to EPC Choice's renewables services.
• British Gas: UK's largest energy supplier and home services provider offering boiler servicing, gas safety certificates, and home maintenance. Overlaps with EPC Choice's gas safety, boiler, and compliance offerings for landlord customers.
• HomeServe: UK home emergency and home services provider offering boiler, plumbing, and electrical services including gas safety checks. Competes in the broader property compliance and home services market with overlapping landlord-facing services.
• Octopus Energy: Major UK energy supplier and partner of EPC Choice with exclusive 10% discount referral arrangement. Operates in adjacent energy services including heat pumps, EV, and home services that intersect with EPC Choice's renewable energy planning.

Direct peers

• Elmhurst Energy: UK accreditation body for Domestic Energy Assessors and provider of energy assessment tools. EPC Choice's assessors are Elmhurst-accredited; Elmhurst also operates in assessor training and certification in the same regulatory framework.
• Quidos: UK-based accreditation and energy assessment software provider serving DEA and NDEA markets. Directly competes with EPC Choice in the EPC accreditation and assessment services space.
• Sava: One of the major UK accreditation schemes for energy assessors and provider of energy assessment services. Directly competes in the same domestic and commercial EPC market as EPC Choice, with similar accreditation-driven positioning.
• Stroma Certification: UK accreditation and certification body for energy assessors and electrical installers. Competes in the same assessor accreditation and property compliance certification space as EPC Choice's accredited assessor network.

Others

• Propertymark: UK professional body for property agents including those who refer clients to EPC providers. Represents the estate and letting agent channel that is a key customer segment and referral source for EPC Choice.
• Rightmove: UK's largest property marketplace where EPC ratings are prominently displayed. While not a direct competitor, Rightmove is a key customer acquisition channel for property sales and rentals that drives EPC demand to providers like EPC Choice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/epcchoice

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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