From 1 October 2030, rented homes in England must have an EPC rating of C or above, for new and existing tenancies alike. More than half of private rented homes are currently below C. We carry out the works that move a rating, in the right order, so you spend where it counts.
The rules in brief
- Now: a rented home must be rated E or above. Letting an F or G property can bring a fine of up to £30,000.
- 1 October 2030: the minimum rises to C.
- Cost cap: you will not be required to spend more than £10,000 per property. Qualifying works from 1 October 2025 count towards it, so works done now are not wasted.
- New EPC ratings: EPCs are moving to a new method that puts more weight on the building fabric, such as insulation, glazing and draught-proofing.
Read our guide: Why your EPC rating matters more than ever.
What we do
- Heating: efficient boiler replacements by our Gas Safe engineers, and smart controls, programmers and thermostatic radiator valves.
- Insulation: loft insulation, pipe and cylinder lagging, and insulation as part of refurbishment works.
- Draught-proofing: doors, windows, floors and loft hatches.
- Glazing: secondary glazing, which is ideal for period and conservation-area properties, and window replacement.
- Lighting: low-energy LED lighting throughout.
- Hot water: cylinder upgrades and controls.
How it works
- Start with the EPC. We review your current certificate and its recommendations, or arrange a new assessment through our assessor.
- Get a plan. You receive an itemised quotation listing the works in order of impact for the money, so you can see the route to C.
- We do the work. Our own engineers carry out the works, with tenant access arranged by us.
- Re-assess and record. We arrange a new EPC once the works are done, and you keep our invoices and photographs as evidence of spend towards the cap.
Why not wait until 2029?
Every landlord with a D or E property will be looking for the same tradespeople at the same time. Works done now improve the property for your tenants straight away, help with lettings, and count towards the cost cap. They can also be planned around voids, rather than disrupting a tenancy.
Common questions
Do I need to reach EPC C if my current certificate is still valid?
The new minimum applies from 1 October 2030. The government has said that a property rated C on the current scale before 1 October 2029 will stay compliant until that certificate expires or is replaced, so getting a C rating sooner can buy you time.
What if the works cost more than £10,000?
You will not be required to spend more than the £10,000 cap. If you have spent up to it and still cannot reach C, you will be able to register an exemption. Keep invoices for every qualifying job.
Can you do the work while the tenant is living there?
Most of it, yes. Heating controls, lighting, loft insulation and draught-proofing are usually done in a day or two. Larger works such as boiler replacements are planned with the tenant, or scheduled for a void.
Do you produce the EPC itself?
We arrange it through an accredited assessor we work with, before and after the works.
Find out what it would take to get your property to C. Request a quotation
The 2030 requirements are as announced by the government in January 2026. The regulations are still to be finalised, and we will update this page as details are confirmed.
