EPC (Energy Performance Certificates) in Streatham
Energy Performance Certificates for sales and lettings, plus advice on improving your rating.
- Covering SW16, SW2
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- Covering SW16, SW2
- One team, every trade
Streatham is where we are based, so it is the area we reach quickest for an EPC — and with one of London's longest high streets and a heavy concentration of letting agents, it is also one where certificates are in constant demand. Much of the SW16 stock is Victorian and Edwardian terraces split into flats, alongside mansion blocks and purpose-built flats along the High Road, and we arrange assessments for all of them with an accredited Domestic Energy Assessor.
An EPC is an inspection, not a repair or an installation. The accredited assessor measures the property and records wall and loft insulation, the heating system and its controls, glazing, hot water and lighting; a standard calculation then produces the A-to-G rating, which is lodged on the national register and valid for ten years. The report that accompanies it sets out the cost-effective improvements that would raise the score. The survey is non-invasive — the assessor records what is already fitted rather than opening anything up — and a typical visit takes under an hour.
Because so many of Streatham's terraces have been converted, each flat needs its own certificate rather than one for the whole house, and we can arrange several on the same building where a landlord or agent is turning round more than one. Sellers need the rating available to buyers; landlords need it to meet the minimum band-E standard before a tenancy, unless a valid exemption applies. Where a flat falls short, we can carry out the recommended heating, insulation and draught-proofing work and arrange a fresh assessment — all from one local team a few streets away. A certificate lasts ten years once lodged, so a landlord only re-books when it expires or when improvements have lifted the rating and the higher band is worth recording.
Why Streatham chooses 247 Property Maintenance
One dependable local team, honest pricing and tidy work — the things that actually matter when someone's coming to your home.
One trusted local team
From a dripping tap to a full refurbishment, a single reliable team handles it — no juggling multiple contractors for your property.
Fast, flexible response
We work around you and aim to get to jobs quickly, with same-day appointments where our schedule allows.
Fair, upfront pricing
Clear, affordable quotes before we start, so there are no surprises when the job is done.
Homeowners & landlords
Trusted for private homes and rental properties alike — reactive repairs, planned maintenance and end-of-tenancy work.
Local to London
Based in South London (SW16) and covering London and the surrounding towns — a local team that knows the area.
Tidy, professional work
Experienced tradespeople who treat your property with respect and leave it clean and finished properly.
Why Streatham homes and landlords rely on us for EPC assessment
Streatham's conversions are the heart of the local EPC picture. The Victorian and Edwardian terraces off the High Road were built with solid brick walls and single-glazed sashes, and once split into upper and lower flats they score largely on position and heating: a mid-floor flat with heated neighbours above and below loses less heat and rates better than the ground- or top-floor flat in the same house. Where a flat runs on electric heating fitted at conversion, the calculation weighs that against the band, and it is often the main weakness the report picks up.
The mansion blocks and purpose-built flats along the High Road behave differently again. Thick solid walls and, in some blocks, communal heating mean the rating reflects the building as much as the flat, and improvements focus on what the leaseholder controls — heating controls, draught-proofing and low-energy lighting within the block's rules. The larger period houses up around Telford Park and Streatham Hill carry solid-wall heat loss over a big floor area, and gain most from loft insulation and heating controls.
With letting agents so active here, the band-E rule drives a lot of our assessments. A tired electric-heated conversion is the one likely to fall short, and the report sets out the cheapest route to clearing the threshold before a tenancy is advertised.
About EPC (energy performance certificates)
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rates a property's energy efficiency from A to G and lists cost-effective ways to improve it. A valid certificate is required when a home is sold or let, and it lasts for ten years.
It is for homeowners selling a property and for landlords and letting agents, who must hold a valid certificate meeting the minimum rating rules before they can let legally.
Signs you might need EPC assessment
- You are putting a property on the market to sell
- You are letting a property or starting a new tenancy and need a valid certificate
- Your existing EPC is more than ten years old or has expired
- You need to meet the minimum energy efficiency standard before letting
- You want to know your rating and which improvements would raise it most
- A buyer, lender or letting agent has asked to see a current certificate
What we cover
- Energy Performance Certificates for sales
- EPCs for rental and letting compliance
- Assessment of your property's energy rating
- Advice on cost-effective improvements
- Guidance on minimum rating requirements
See our full EPC (Energy Performance Certificates) page for more detail, or everything we do in Streatham.
Our process for EPC assessment in Streatham
A simple, no-surprises way of working — from your first message to a tidy finish.
- 1
Book the assessment
We arrange an accredited Domestic Energy Assessor at a time that suits you.
- 2
The survey visit
The assessor inspects the insulation, heating and controls, glazing, hot water and lighting, and takes measurements and photographs.
- 3
Certificate produced and lodged
Your A to G rating is calculated, lodged on the national register and valid for ten years.
- 4
Recommendations explained
We go through the report's cost-effective improvements and what each could do for your rating.
- 5
Improvement work
Where you want it, we carry out draught-proofing, heating and insulation-related upgrades from the recommendations.
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Re-assessment
After improvements we can arrange a fresh EPC so the certificate reflects the higher rating.
What you get with EPC assessment from us
Ready to sell or let
A valid certificate in place so a sale or letting is not held up.
Meets the legal requirement
Keeps a let property compliant with the minimum energy efficiency standard.
Know where you stand
A clear A to G rating and an honest picture of your property's efficiency.
A prioritised plan
The report sets out which improvements give the biggest gain for the cost.
Improvements under one roof
We can carry out the recommended draught-proofing, heating and insulation work.
Warmer home, lower bills
The same improvements that lift the rating cut running costs and draughts.
EPC in Streatham — FAQs
I own a converted house in Streatham with several flats — do I need an EPC for each?
Yes. Each self-contained flat is assessed and rated separately, so a converted house with three flats needs three certificates. We can arrange the assessments together on the same visit where access allows, which is often the simplest way to handle a whole building.
How quickly can you get to a job in Streatham?
Streatham is where we are based, so we can usually get to local jobs quickly — often the same day for smaller repairs, depending on our schedule.
Do you know the older properties common in Streatham?
Yes. Many Streatham homes are Victorian or Edwardian conversions, and we are used to the quirks that come with them — from original woodwork to older plumbing.
Do you look after converted flats and mansion blocks in Streatham?
Yes. A lot of Streatham's Victorian and Edwardian terraces have been split into flats, and there are mansion blocks and purpose-built flats along the High Road. We are used to the shared soil stacks, communal plumbing and older pipework that come with them.
Do you work on the larger period houses around Streatham Hill and Telford Park?
We do. The bigger houses up towards Streatham Hill and Telford Park often need sympathetic upkeep — sash windows, tired plaster, redecoration and older heating — and we handle that everyday work with one team covering every trade.
When do I need an EPC?
You generally need a valid EPC when selling or letting a property. It shows the property's energy efficiency rating and is valid for ten years.
Can you help improve my EPC rating?
Yes. Alongside arranging the certificate, we can advise on practical improvements — such as draught-proofing, insulation and heating upgrades — that may help raise your rating.
Who carries out the assessment?
An EPC must be produced by an accredited Domestic Energy Assessor. We arrange an accredited assessor and can then help with any recommended improvement work.
What does the energy assessor look at?
The assessor records the things that drive energy use — wall and loft insulation, the heating system and its controls, glazing, hot water and lighting — then uses standard calculations to produce your rating.
What is the minimum EPC rating needed to let a property?
A privately rented property normally needs a rating of at least band E to be let legally, unless a valid exemption applies. These standards can change over time, so we will advise on the current requirement and any improvements needed to meet it.
How long does the assessment take?
A visit to a typical home usually takes under an hour, depending on size and access. The certificate is then lodged on the national register and is normally available shortly afterwards.
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