Ed Page EPC

27/06/2026

𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀: 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝗣𝗖 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲

With proposed changes aiming for rental properties to reach EPC C by 2030, now is a good time to understand where your property stands — before improvements become more expensive or time pressured.

Not every property needs major work, but knowing your current rating and options early can save time and money.

Need an EPC or want to understand your next steps? Get in touch.

📍 Domestic EPC assessments
📍 Straightforward advice
📍 Helping landlords plan ahead

From LED bulbs to draught-proof doors, achieving a C rating doesn’t always mean breaking the bank

02/03/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝗣𝗖 𝗨𝗽𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 🤔

I recently inspected an E-rated property where the landlord had installed brand-new, high-quality storage heaters.

The expectation?
“It should definitely be a C now.” ✅

It wasn’t even close.❌

Because EPC improvement isn’t about what sounds efficient.

It’s about how the SAP calculation actually works.
Heating upgrades alone don’t guarantee big jumps.
Insulation, hot water, fabric performance and existing systems all matter.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝘆.

On site, I can assess the property and model different upgrade routes to show:
• What actually moves the SAP score
• How many points each option adds
• The most cost-effective path to C

If needed, I can also produce a clear options report outlining realistic improvement scenarios.

𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 — 𝗿𝘂𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀.

24/02/2026

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝘁?💷

Solar panels aren’t the cheapest upgrade but they are one of the most impactful.

On an EPC, solar PV can add a significant number of SAP points because it reduces the property’s calculated electricity demand. In most cases, it can be the difference between one band and the next.

🏠 Where Solar Makes the Biggest Difference:

⚠️The property is within 10-15 SAP points of C
⚠️There are limited insulation upgrade options
⚠️The home has electric heating or higher electricity demand
⚠️The building fabric is already reasonably efficient

Beyond the certificate, the real-world benefits include
:
✅ Lower electricity bills
✅ Reduced reliance on the grid
✅ Improved property appeal
✅ Future-proofing against rising energy costs

For landlords thinking about EPC C by 2030, solar can be a powerful tool — especially if a property is already close to the next band.

It’s not right for every property. Roof orientation, shading and existing ratings all matter.

If you’ve got a property sitting within 10–15 points of C, solar is definitely worth modelling before making decisions. Message me to arrange an EPC 📩

21/02/2026

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 – 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

When marketing a property, photos grab attention…
But floor plans help buyers make decisions.

A clear, professional floor plan allows buyers to:
✅ Understand layout and flow
✅ Check room sizes properly
✅ Plan furniture placement
✅Compare properties more easily

It reduces wasted viewings and attracts more serious inquiries.

I produce accurate, clean marketing floor plans suitable for:
• Sales listings
• Lettings
• Property particulars
• Brochures

These can be completed alongside an EPC visit, saving time and avoiding multiple appointments.

If you’re an estate agent, landlord or homeowner preparing to sell, I can provide:
✅ EPC
✅ Marketing floor plan
✅ Fast turnaround
✅ Professional presentation

Bundled services available.

If you’ve got a property coming to market, drop me a message 📩

18/02/2026

𝗘𝗣𝗖 𝗖 𝗯𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟬 – 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗼𝘄

The government has made it clear that rental properties are expected to reach a minimum EPC rating of C by 2030.

Whether final details are confirmed tomorrow or next year, the direction of travel is obvious — higher energy standards for rental homes.

The landlords who benefit most won’t be the ones rushing in 2029.

They’ll be the ones who already know:
• What their current EPC rating is
• How far off C they are
• Which improvements actually make financial sense

Leaving it late could mean:
• Limited installer availability
• Higher upgrade costs
• Pressure to act quickly

An EPC isn’t just a compliance document — it’s your starting point for planning.

If you own rental property in South Buckinghamshire, now is the time to understand where you stand.

📩 Message me to book an EPC or discuss your options.

15/02/2026

𝘼 𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙘𝙠 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣! 👋

I’m Ed, an independent Domestic Energy Assessor based in South Buckinghamshire.

I provide:
• Domestic EPCs
• EPC advice for landlords, agents and homeowners
• Measured floor plans for property marketing

My focus is on accuracy and clear, practical advice — not just producing a certificate and leaving you guessing.

With increasing attention on MEES regulations and EPC C by 2030, I’m always happy to explain what an EPC means for your property.

Thanks for following the page — and feel free to ask questions 📩

12/02/2026

𝗘𝗣𝗖 𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵: “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝘅 𝗺𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴.” ⚡🌡️

Modern electric panel heaters can look impressive — sleek, programmable, app-controlled.
But on an EPC, they don’t always score as well as people expect.

The reason?

EPC ratings are based on running costs and fuel factors, not just how new the heater is. Electricity has a higher cost per kWh compared to mains gas in SAP calculations, which can limit the overall score — even with modern direct-acting panel heaters.

In simple terms: Direct electric heating = 1 unit of electricity in, 1 unit of heat out.

There’s no efficiency gain beyond that in SAP terms.

For electric-only properties, the systems that usually score best are:
✅ 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗛𝗛𝗥) 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀
✅ 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲/𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

These are recognised in RdSAP as being more efficient because they store heat more effectively and release it in a controlled way.

That doesn’t mean panel heaters are “bad” — but if your goal is improving an EPC rating, system choice matters.

If you own an all-electric property and are considering upgrades, it’s worth understanding what will actually improve the rating before spending money.

Feel free to contact me to book an EPC on your property or ask any burning questions 📩

10/02/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗔𝗣 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗣𝗖 💷

When people think about improving an EPC, they often jump straight to expensive measures. In reality, some of the biggest gains come from low-cost basics.

For a typical 3-bed semi-detached house, the following measures can deliver meaningful SAP points:

• 𝗟𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 to 300mm thick– up to 7 SAP points
Approx. cost: £400–£600 (less if topping up)

• 𝗛𝗼𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝘆𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – up to 4 SAP points
Approx. cost: £20–£30 for a jacket

• 𝗛𝗼𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝘆𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁 – around 2 SAP points
Approx. cost: £40–£80 fitted

• 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗟𝗘𝗗 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 – around 2 SAP points
Approx. cost: £50–£100, depending on fittings

Individually these seem minor, but combined they can add significant SAP points, sometimes enough to move a property close to or even up an EPC band — for well under £1,000.

Every property is different, and results depend on what’s already installed, but this shows why starting with the fundamentals often makes the most sense.

A proper EPC assessment tells you which low-cost measures will actually count for your property. 📩

07/02/2026

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗣𝗖 𝗗

This is something I see regularly when carrying out EPCs for landlords and agents across South Buckinghamshire.

Often it isn’t one big issue — it’s a combination of smaller factors:
• Limited or missing insulation
• Older heating systems or basic controls
• Electric heating without sufficient efficiency measures
• Improvements made that feel significant but don’t translate well into EPC points

With the proposed requirement for rental properties to reach EPC C by 2030, understanding what actually affects the rating is key. Not all upgrades deliver the same impact, and some cost far more than they’re worth in EPC terms.

As a Domestic Energy Assessor, my role isn’t just to produce the certificate — it’s to help home owners, landlords and agents understand where improvements will make a meaningful difference and where money may be better spent elsewhere.

If you’re a landlord and unsure how close your property is to EPC C, a proper assessment is the best place to start.

📩 Feel free to message me for advice or to book an EPC.