Kent EPC assessors · since 2008
Energy performance certificate Kent: local, accredited, same day
We are a small, independent team of Quidos-accredited assessors based in Herne Bay. Since 2008 we have carried out more than 20,000 EPCs across Kent, with our core area in East Kent, from Faversham to Folkestone.
Every property type
- Victorian and Edwardian terraces
- Period cottages and listed homes
- Post-war semis and bungalows
- New-build homes
- Flats, conversions and HMOs
- Rural and off-gas homes
20,000+homes assessed since 2008
Same dayEPC lodged after your visit
Quidosaccredited, RdSAP 10 method
5.0 from 45 Google reviews
Local pages
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Kent homes
Kent’s homes, and what they mean for your EPC.
Kent has one of the most varied housing stocks in England, and each type brings different EPC challenges.
In historic towns such as Canterbury, Deal, Sandwich and Faversham, pre-1919 solid-walled homes are common. They score lower than insulated cavity-wall homes, and conservation areas and listing limit what can be changed, so realistic advice matters.
Along the coast, in Folkestone, Ramsgate, Margate and Herne Bay, Regency and Victorian terraces sit alongside many converted flats and HMOs, where shared heating needs careful assessment.
In Thanet, bungalows in Birchington, Westgate and Broadstairs often rate lower than expected because of roof heat loss, and some have electric storage heating rather than mains gas. In growing towns such as Ashford, post-war estates with unfilled cavity walls sit next to new developments that often reach Band B.
When you need an EPC
- Selling a home, including private sales
- Renting out a property: new tenancies
- Some grants and green finance products
- Remortgaging, if your lender asks
An EPC is valid for 10 years. You can check for an existing certificate on the government register.
Kent landlords
Band E now. Band C by October 2030.
Rented homes must currently reach Band E. The government plans for the minimum to rise to Band C by 1 October 2030. We help landlords across Kent, from single lets to portfolios, with accurate EPCs and draft EPCs that show the most cost-effective route.
Why Hive EPCs
Thorough, accredited, and local.
- Based in Herne Bay: you speak to the team who do the survey
- Trading since 2008, 20,000+ EPCs across Kent
- Quidos-accredited, RdSAP 10 method
- Fixed quotes, and portfolio pricing for landlords
- Plain English on what affects your rating
Floor plans too
One visit, EPC and floor plan.
Add a measured floor plan in the same visit: one appointment, both ready for your listing.
Reviews
5.0 from 45 Google reviews.
5 out of 5 stars
“He was very thorough and friendly and explained what he was doing.”
Wendy G. · Google review
5 out of 5 stars
“Excellent service. Quick, efficient and super friendly. Thanks Tom!”
Melanie A. · Google review
5 out of 5 stars
“Professional and knowledgeable service. Gave me advice on what to do in order to reach a higher rating, which was surprisingly simple.”
Glen A. · Google review
Questions
Energy performance certificate Kent: FAQs
Do you cover the whole of Kent?
Our core area is East Kent: Canterbury, Herne Bay, Whitstable, Faversham, Thanet, Deal, Sandwich, Dover, Folkestone and Ashford. We cover further afield by arrangement. Call 01304 626457 and we will tell you straight away.
How long does an EPC take?
A visit can take up to two hours depending on the size of the home. We lodge the certificate on the government register the same day.
How much does an EPC cost in Kent?
It depends on the size and type of property and whether you add a floor plan. Tell us about the home and we will give you a fixed price, in office hours usually within minutes.
Do you offer portfolio pricing for landlords?
Yes. If you have several properties, tell us how many and where, and we will quote for the lot.
How long is an EPC valid for?
Ten years. A new EPC may show a better rating if you have made improvements since the last one.
Get your Kent EPC quote.
Office hours: we call back within minutes. Out of hours: we email, usually within the hour.
Rather talk now? 01304 626457