EPC Compliance Checker (MEES 2028)
Enter your current EPC rating and we'll tell you whether you can legally let the property today, what to upgrade, and your roadmap to EPC C by 2028.
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Result
✅ You can let today.
⚠ Does not yet meet MEES 2028.
- Upgrade to EPC C before 2028 (new tenancies).
- Priority works: loft insulation, low-energy lighting, modern boiler, cavity wall insulation, solar PV.
Frequently asked questions
▸What is the minimum EPC rating to let?
Today: E. From 2028 (new tenancies) and 2030 (all tenancies): C.
▸What if my rating is F or G?
You cannot legally let unless you have a valid exemption registered on the PRS Exemptions Register.
▸What's the cost cap?
Currently £3,500 per property under MEES; the 2028 reform raises this to £15,000.
▸What upgrades give the biggest jump?
Loft insulation, cavity wall insulation, low-energy lighting, and modern boilers. Solar PV can lift C to B.
▸How long does an EPC last?
10 years.
▸Is the EPC certificate the same as the SAP rating?
An EPC report uses SAP/RdSAP methodology and produces an A–G rating.
▸Do listed buildings need an EPC?
Often exempt — but proving exemption requires evidence on the PRS Exemptions Register.
▸Can I get help paying for upgrades?
Yes — ECO4, GB Insulation Scheme and some council grants. The checker links you to live schemes.
▸Will this work for HMOs?
Yes — but room-let HMOs follow slightly different rules. Flagged in the result.
▸Do I need a new EPC after upgrades?
Yes — to evidence improvements, you must commission a new EPC.