Professional Energy Assessments in Christchurch/Bournemouth to Southampton and everything in between

Hampshire & New Forest

Lymington • Brockenhurst • Sway • Milford on Sea • New Milton • Barton on Sea • Ashley • Everton • Lyndhurst • Beaulieu • Burley • Ringwood.

Dorset

Christchurch • Burton • Winkton • Sopley • Highcliffe • Mudeford • Bournemouth • Bransgore • Stanpit • Purewell • Somerford.

Out of area? No problem. We often travel further for multiple assessments or property portfolios. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements.

As a Property Maintenance Manager with years of hands-on experience, I don't just see a building as a set of data points—I understand how homes actually work. This background offers you three distinct advantages:

• Practical, Realistic Advice: Many assessors suggest upgrades that are technically possible but physically impractical or too expensive. My maintenance background means I provide realistic recommendations that actually work for your specific property type.

• Expert Problem Solving: If your property is struggling to meet a certain grade, I can identify the specific "quick wins" and structural improvements that will have the biggest impact on your rating, saving you time and money.

• Traditional & Modern Expertise: Whether it's a traditional New Forest cottage or a modern coastal development, I understand the different building fabrics and heating systems used across Hampshire and Dorset.

When you book with me, you aren't just getting a certificate—you’re getting the insight of a property professional dedicated to accuracy and local accountability.

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rates a property’s energy efficiency from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). 

It is a legal requirement in the UK whenever a property is built, sold, or rented. 

A new regulation has come into force: every property needs an EPC before going on the market, and there is no longer a 28-day grace period to have it booked. 

It remains valid for 10 years.

As of late 2025/early 2026, the UK moved to the Home Energy Model (RdSAP 10). This new methodology is more precise:

Fabric First: There is a much higher focus on how well your walls, roof, and floors retain heat.

Detailed Evidence: "Assumed" values are being phased out. As your assessor, I now require documentary evidence (invoices/certificates) for things like cavity wall insulation or high-spec glazing to give you the best possible score.

The UK Government has set a target for all private rented properties to achieve an EPC Rating of Grade C by 2030.

The £10,000 Cost Cap

To protect landlords, a £10,000 cost cap is in place. You are only required to invest up to this amount to improve a property to a Grade C.

Important: Any eligible improvements made from 2025 onwards count toward this cap.

Pro Tip: Keep all invoices and contractor records! As your assessor, I need this evidence to officially record the improvements in your 2026 RdSAP 10 assessment.

Expert Maintenance Insights

🛠️ My Maintenance Tip: Don’t wait until 2029!

Many properties can reach a 'C' with simple, cost-effective "quick wins" rather than expensive retrofits. With my background in property maintenance, I specialise in identifying these practical measures—such as high-spec loft insulation, advanced heating controls, and lighting upgrades—during your inspection.

Exemption & Advice

Not every property can reach a Grade C due to its age or structure. There are valid exemptions available if the £10,000 cap is reached or if the work is technically unfeasible.

Confused about your portfolio? Feel free to get in touch for a consultation on how to best prepare your properties for the 2030 deadline.

Make sure access to loft, garages, utility meters and boiler cupboards are available.

To achieve your best rating, please have these ready:

• FENSA/CERTASS certificates for windows.

• Invoices for insulation (Cavity, Internal, or Floor).

• MCS certificates for Solar panels or Heat Pumps.