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You need a valid EPC before your home goes on the market. We work around your estate agent and can collect keys.
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EPC Birmingham: fixed-price energy certificates from £65
A local accredited assessor visits, and your certificate is on the government register within 48 hours. No call-out fee, no surprises.
What do you need an EPC for?
- Accredited assessors
- Lodged within 48 hours
- Valid for 10 years
Fixed price from£65
£65fixed prices from
48hto lodge your certificate
10 yrscertificate validity
43Birmingham postcode districts
Who we help
The right EPC for why you need it
Landlords & HMOs
Stay legal today and plan the upgrade work needed for EPC C by 2030. Portfolio rates from five properties and whole-house HMO certificates.
See the 2030 rules →Before61 DAfter loft, cavity & controls72 C
Improving your rating
New insulation, boiler or solar? A fresh EPC records the improvement that buyers, tenants and lenders see.
Try the upgrade calculator →Fixed EPC prices in Birmingham
One price, confirmed before we visit
Includes the survey, your certificate, lodging on the national register and a PDF for your agent.
Weekend slots available · Portfolio rates from 5 properties
How it works
Booked in two minutes, certified in days
- Get your price and request a slotOften within 24–48 hours across B postcodes.
- A 45–90 minute home visitRooms, walls, loft, windows, heating and lighting are recorded with photo evidence.
- Certificate lodged and emailedUsually within 48 hours, with the recommended improvements.
Birmingham landlords & HMOs
EPC C by 2030: what changes for your rentals
1,463
days until every private tenancy must reach EPC C on 1 October 2030.
Lock it in early. A C rating lodged before 1 October 2029 counts as compliant until that certificate expires.
Band Eminimum today; fines up to £5,000
£10,000maximum spend required per property
£5,400government estimate of average spend
£30,000maximum fine per property, per breach
- Fabric comes first, then either a better heating system or smart readiness such as solar and a smart meter. You won't be forced to replace a working boiler.
- Spending since 1 October 2025 counts toward the cap. Homes worth under £100,000 have a lower cap of 10% of their value.
Confirmed policy, still subject to Parliament. Source: DESNZ government response, January 2026.
Many HMOs let room by room have never needed an EPC. Under the January 2026 reforms, one certificate will be required for the whole house as soon as any room is let, bringing those HMOs into the E minimum and the 2030 C standard.
1 EPCfor the whole HMO, not per room
24 monthsproposed transition for HMO landlords
3–4 peoplecovered by Birmingham's additional licensing since June 2023
5+ peopleneed a mandatory HMO licence
- Birmingham's city-wide Article 4 direction means converting a family house to a small HMO needs planning permission.
- Large period HMOs around Selly Oak, Edgbaston and Harborne often need insulation and heating work to reach C. Estimate retrofit costs or price a heat pump.
Sources: EPC reform partial response, Birmingham additional licensing, Article 4 direction. HMO changes still need legislation.
- 31 December 2026: ECO4 supplier funding ends.
- 31 March 2027: 0% VAT on insulation, heat pumps and solar is due to end.
- Second half of 2027: new-style EPCs launch with four metrics: fabric, heating system, smart readiness and energy cost.
- Before 1 October 2029: last date to lodge a C on today's rating and have it count until expiry.
- 1 October 2030: all private tenancies must meet EPC C.
Free upgrade calculator
Your cheapest route to band C
Describe the home. We estimate its rating, pick the lowest-cost measures to reach C, and show typical Birmingham costs and bill savings at October 2026 energy prices.
57Dnow,
estimated 69Cafter
upgrades
estimated 69Cafter
upgrades
£1,865–£3,395
typical installed cost
£630/yr
modelled bill saving
Measures · pre-ticked: cheapest route to C
Landlord check
Estimate only: a simplified RdSAP-style points model with typical 2026 Birmingham installed costs (0% VAT on energy-saving materials until March 2027). Bills use the SAP cost-to-rating relationship calibrated to Ofgem's typical bill of £1,723 a year (1 Oct–31 Dec 2026). For a full retrofit costing see RetrofitCost.com; for heat pump prices see HeatPumpCostUK.co.uk.
Birmingham EPC data · June 2026
How homes in your area rate
The typical Birmingham home is band D. 41.7% of the city's 354,100 homes with an EPC are C or above, against 47.7% across England and Wales.
All of Birmingham354,100 homes with an EPC
41.7% rated C or above
Type a district such as B13, B17 or B73 to compare it with the city.
Share of Birmingham homes in each band
A0%
B10%
C32%
D40%
E15%
F3%
G1%
96%
of homes in B4 are C or above, the city's best, thanks to modern centre flats.
22%
in B11 Sparkhill, Sparkbrook and Tyseley, the lowest share in Birmingham.
26%
in B73 Boldmere. Larger interwar houses often rate below C in wealthier areas too.
EPCs by area
See all 43 Birmingham postcode districts
| District | Areas | Homes with EPC | A–C | D–G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1 | City Centre, Brindleyplace | 8,382 | 82% | 18% |
| B2 | City Centre, New Street | 538 | 66% | 34% |
| B3 | City Centre, Jewellery Quarter | 3,239 | 78% | 22% |
| B4 | City Centre, Aston University | 2,785 | 96% | 4% |
| B5 | Digbeth, Highgate, Lee Bank | 8,144 | 80% | 20% |
| B6 | Aston, Witton | 5,176 | 40% | 60% |
| B7 | Nechells, Bloomsbury | 2,967 | 68% | 32% |
| B8 | Saltley, Washwood Heath, Ward End | 10,103 | 26% | 74% |
| B9 | Bordesley Green, Small Heath | 6,205 | 32% | 68% |
| B10 | Small Heath | 6,053 | 24% | 76% |
| B11 | Sparkhill, Sparkbrook, Tyseley | 10,477 | 22% | 78% |
| B12 | Balsall Heath, Highgate | 7,939 | 60% | 40% |
| B13 | Moseley, Billesley | 12,145 | 34% | 66% |
| B14 | Kings Heath, Yardley Wood | 13,301 | 30% | 70% |
| B15 | Edgbaston | 8,317 | 72% | 28% |
| B16 | Edgbaston, Ladywood | 11,267 | 56% | 44% |
| B17 | Harborne | 9,299 | 35% | 65% |
| B18 | Hockley, Winson Green | 7,455 | 64% | 36% |
| B19 | Lozells, Newtown | 7,082 | 54% | 46% |
| B20 | Handsworth Wood, Birchfield | 9,372 | 33% | 67% |
| B21 | Handsworth | 8,185 | 24% | 76% |
| B23 | Erdington, Stockland Green | 16,137 | 39% | 61% |
| B24 | Erdington, Tyburn | 9,376 | 32% | 68% |
| B25 | Yardley | 4,852 | 26% | 74% |
| B26 | Sheldon, Yardley | 10,024 | 29% | 71% |
| B27 | Acocks Green | 7,441 | 25% | 75% |
| B28 | Hall Green | 8,304 | 26% | 74% |
| B29 | Selly Oak, Weoley Castle | 13,421 | 40% | 60% |
| B30 | Stirchley, Bournville, Kings Norton | 9,661 | 35% | 65% |
| B31 | Northfield, Longbridge | 18,952 | 47% | 53% |
| B32 | Quinton, Bartley Green | 12,563 | 41% | 59% |
| B33 | Stechford, Kitts Green | 10,904 | 42% | 58% |
| B34 | Shard End, Hodge Hill | 6,646 | 45% | 55% |
| B35 | Castle Vale | 3,703 | 79% | 21% |
| B38 | Kings Norton, West Heath | 6,738 | 52% | 48% |
| B42 | Perry Barr, Great Barr | 7,518 | 34% | 66% |
| B44 | Kingstanding, Great Barr | 10,647 | 24% | 76% |
| B45 | Rubery, Rednal, Frankley | 6,445 | 55% | 45% |
| B72 | Wylde Green (Sutton Coldfield) | 2,953 | 31% | 69% |
| B73 | Boldmere, New Oscott (Sutton Coldfield) | 6,674 | 26% | 74% |
| B74 | Four Oaks, Little Aston (Sutton Coldfield) | 5,003 | 37% | 63% |
| B75 | Sutton Coldfield, Falcon Lodge | 7,738 | 40% | 60% |
| B76 | Walmley, Minworth (Sutton Coldfield) | 5,793 | 40% | 60% |
Source: MHCLG Energy Performance of Buildings Register, latest certificate per home, analysed by EPC Advisor (June 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. Birmingham City Council area only.
Funding in Birmingham
Grants that can pay for your upgrades
Warm Homes: Local Grant
For D–G homes in Balsall Heath, Bromford, Castle Vale, Sparkbrook, Sparkhill, and Tyseley and Hay Mills. Income routes include £36,000 or less.
Council rules →Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Toward an air or ground source heat pump, for owners and landlords, or £9,000 when replacing oil or LPG heating until March 2027. See what a heat pump costs after the grant on HeatPumpCostUK.co.uk.
GOV.UK guidance →ECO4
Supplier-funded insulation and heating for low-income households, now mostly for F and G homes. Check eligibility on RetrofitCost.
Ofgem ECO4 →Energy-saving materials
No VAT on insulation, heat pumps, solar or batteries in homes until March 2027.
Ways to save energy →Guides and resources
Useful reading for your situation
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How much does an EPC cost in Birmingham?
Most Birmingham homes pay between £60 and £120 for a domestic EPC, depending on size and property type. Our fixed prices start from £65 for a flat and include the survey, the certificate and lodging it on the government register. There is no fixed national fee, so always confirm the full price before booking.
Do I need an EPC to sell or rent my house?
Yes. In England you need a valid EPC before you market a home for sale or rent, and the rating must be shown in the advert. If you do not have one, Trading Standards can issue a fine. Check the GOV.UK register first, because an EPC under 10 years old can usually be reused.
How long is an EPC valid for?
An EPC is valid for 10 years from the date it was lodged. You only need a new one when you sell or let after it expires, or when you want the certificate to reflect improvements you have made, such as new insulation or a new boiler.
What EPC rating does a rental property need in Birmingham?
Today a privately rented home must be rated E or above unless a valid exemption is registered. Under the government's January 2026 response, all private tenancies in England and Wales must meet EPC C by 1 October 2030, with landlords required to spend up to £10,000 per property and fines of up to £30,000 per property per breach. The rules still need Parliamentary approval.
Will an EPC C I get now still count after 2030?
Yes, if it is lodged in time. The government has confirmed that a rental home rated C or above on the current Energy Efficiency Rating before 1 October 2029 will be treated as compliant with the higher standard until that EPC expires or is replaced.
What is the average EPC rating in Birmingham?
Band D. Of 354,100 Birmingham homes with an EPC on the national register, 41.7% are rated C or above, 6 percentage points below the England and Wales figure of 47.7%. D is the most common band at 40%, and 19% of homes are rated E, F or G (register data updated June 2026).
Do HMOs need an EPC in Birmingham?
An HMO let as a whole on one tenancy needs an EPC now. Many HMOs let room by room have not needed one, but the government's January 2026 response says a valid EPC will be required for the entire HMO when a single room is rented, covering the whole building. A 24-month transition has been proposed, and HMOs then fall under the E minimum and the EPC C by 2030 standard. The change still needs legislation.
How long does an EPC assessment take?
The visit usually takes 45 to 90 minutes, depending on the size of the property. The assessor records walls, roof, windows, heating, hot water and lighting, and takes photos as evidence. The certificate is normally lodged within 24 to 48 hours.
Are EPCs changing in 2027?
Yes. The government has moved the launch of reformed EPCs to the second half of 2027. New certificates will show four headline metrics: fabric performance, heating system, smart readiness and energy cost, calculated with the Home Energy Model. Existing EPCs stay valid until they expire.
What is the cheapest way to improve my EPC rating?
Start with the low-cost measures your EPC recommends: loft insulation top-up, cavity wall insulation if your walls are unfilled, heating controls and low-energy lighting. In many Birmingham interwar semis these alone can move a home several points. Use our calculator to see which measures reach band C for the least money.
Can I get a grant to improve my EPC in Birmingham?
Possibly. Birmingham City Council's Warm Homes: Local Grant funds free upgrades for eligible owner-occupiers in Balsall Heath, Bromford, Castle Vale, Sparkbrook, Sparkhill, and Tyseley and Hay Mills, for homes rated D to G. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme pays £7,500 towards a heat pump, and ECO4 runs until 31 December 2026.
Get your Birmingham EPC booked today
Fixed prices from £65. Certificate lodged within 48 hours.
