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EPCs and Eton Homes

Eton has some of the oldest housing stock we assess. The High Street and the streets running off it are largely pre-Victorian, much of it listed, and almost all of it within a conservation area. Eton Wick, by contrast, is mostly twentieth century — interwar and post-war housing with far more conventional construction.

The historic stock is genuinely difficult from an energy assessment point of view. Solid walls, often of considerable thickness, single-glazed timber windows that cannot be replaced, restricted roof space and heating systems that have had to be fitted around the building rather than designed into it. Ratings in the E to G range are common and are not a reflection of how well the property is maintained.

Listing does not automatically remove the need for an EPC. The exemption for listed buildings is narrower than most owners expect and turns on whether the improvements required would unacceptably alter the building’s character — it is not a blanket exclusion. If you are selling or letting a listed property in Eton, it is worth establishing the position before you market it rather than after.

Landlords: Minimum EPC Standards in Eton

Under the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards, a rental property in England normally needs an EPC rating of E or better before it can be let, unless a valid exemption is registered. Letting below the standard without an exemption can result in a penalty from the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.

Eton is where the exemptions process matters most. Where a property cannot reach E because the necessary improvements would damage its fabric or character, or because consent would not be granted, an exemption can be registered on the national PRS Exemptions Register. The exemption has to be applied for with supporting evidence and renewed periodically; it is not automatic and it is not permanent.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an EPC cost in Eton?

A domestic EPC in Eton starts at £95 for a studio or one-bedroom property, £120 for a two or three-bedroom home and £150 for four bedrooms or more. The price is agreed before the visit and includes lodging the certificate on the government EPC register.

How quickly can I get an EPC in Eton?

We can usually attend within a day or two, and often the same week at short notice. The inspection takes around 30 to 45 minutes for a typical home, and the certificate is normally lodged on the register within 24 hours of the visit.

How long is an EPC valid for?

An EPC is valid for ten years. It has to be valid at the point you market a property for sale or let it, so if yours has expired, or is close to expiring, you will need a new one before the property goes on the market.

Does a listed building in Eton need an EPC?

Often yes. The exemption for listed buildings is narrower than most owners expect: it applies only where the improvements an EPC would recommend would unacceptably alter the building’s character or appearance. It is not automatic because a property is listed or sits in a conservation area, so it is worth establishing the position before you market it rather than after.

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