EPC Herne Bay. Domestic & Commercial Energy Performance Certificates (EPC), without the fuss.

EPC Herne Bay, Domestic & Commercial Energy Performance Certificates

We provide commercial EPC and domestic EPC surveys in Herne Bay and surrounding areas. Whatever the type of building, from a small flat to a large and complex commercial site, our dedicated Herne Bay EPC team have the experience and qualifications necessary to guide you through the process, and to produce your Energy Performance Certificates quickly, accurately and for an unbeatable price.

As well as regular domestic and commercial EPC surveys, we are also highly experienced in producing all other types of EPC, including Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) EPC for new build domestic properties, SAP Calculations for extensions, Display Energy Certificates (DEC) for public buildings, Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM) calculations and the accompanying Building Regulation United Kingdom part L (BRUKL) reports for new build commercial property.

Along with providing all types of EPC in Herne Bay and the local area, we also offer a full range of other related services, including Fire Risk Assessments and Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR).

Across Herne Bay, the most common domestic EPC band is D, with 48% of homes rated C or above and an average energy-efficiency score of 67 out of 100. Commercial properties in the wider Canterbury area have an average rating of C 71 (UK average D 77).

There is real room to improve: the average Herne Bay home could raise its score by about 15 points, and 70% could improve by 10 points or more. The average home here emits roughly 3.2 tonnes of CO₂ a year.

Around 73% of homes in Herne Bay are owner-occupied and 17% are privately rented. About 51% are houses and 25% flats, and 88% are heated by mains gas. On the fabric, 73% have insulated cavity walls and 84% are fully double-glazed or better.

Letting a property in Herne Bay? About 57% of privately rented homes here are rated below an EPC C, the level the government has proposed as a future minimum for rented homes, and 0.9% are rated F or G, below the EPC E minimum needed to let a home today. We can carry out the EPC and advise on the most cost-effective way to improve the rating.

New-build makes up about 16% of certificates in Herne Bay, averaging a band B. New builds need a SAP calculation and an as-built EPC, both of which we provide.

These figures are from analysis of 12,596 domestic EPCs lodged for Herne Bay in the publicly available government data set, current to 2026-05-31. Values are medians/averages from the source data.

Easy EPC also provides these property services in Herne Bay: Domestic EPC, Commercial EPC, EICR electrical reports, Gas Safety Certificates, Fire Risk Assessments, SAP calculations, SBEM and BRUKL reports, Display Energy Certificates, asbestos surveys, air tightness testing, sound insulation testing and legionella risk assessments.

The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) legislation means that since April 2018, landlords cannot grant a new tenancy for a property with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rated below an E. Since 2023, this has also applied to existing tenancies for both domestic and commercial landlords. This legislation is currently being reviewed, so please contact us if you would like to know the latest on the current and planned future requirements

When we carry out an EPC for MEES compliance we can also provide you with expert advice on the quickest and most cost effective way to improve your buildings EPC rating. We can survey your entire portfolio, wherever the properties are and whatever types of buildings are included, and provide expert advice on the easiest and least disruptive way to bring your stock up to the required rating Please enquire for bulk pricing for portfolios of property, no matter how big or small.

Both Domestic and Commercial EPCs are valid for 10 years from the date of production. The documents we provide are compliant with regulations for both rental and sale of properties, and in the case of SAP and BRUKL surveys, with the requirements of building control. It is a mandatory requirement for all domestic and commercial properties in Herne Bay and across the UK to have an EPC before they are marketed for sale or, in the case of rental property, before any prospective tenants are shown round.

SBEM Calcs and BRUKL Report Herne Bay

SBEM Calculations and the resulting BRUKL report are required for all commercial new builds in the UK, in order to gain Building Control sign off. This report proves compliance with UK Building Regulations (Part L2a). Commercial buildings in the UK that are undergoing conversion or extension may also be required to have SBEM calculations and a BRUKL report, to prove compliance with UK Building Regulations (Part L2b).

Our highly skilled technical team can provide Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM) calculations at design stage, consultation as to how best to achieve compliance, and on completion of the build we will provide the as built BRUKL report and Commercial EPC.

To get a BRUKL Report and SBEM Calculations in Herne Bay, contact our friendly customer support team today. Our easy three step process means you could have your BRUKL output document and EPC in under 5 working days.