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Will your home reach EPC band C?
Enter your address and see the cheapest way to band C, based on what actually worked for millions of similar homes, not just what the certificate predicts. Lower bills, a better rating to sell or let, and if you rent it out, ready for the 2030 rule.
47 months until the 2030 deadline for rented homes
Odds, not promises
A certificate says what a measure should do. We compared certificates lodged for the same home years apart and counted how much each kind of work really moved the score, and how often it moved it at all.
| Work done | Median | No gain |
|---|---|---|
| Hot water27,586 homes | +7 | 17% |
| Wall insulation87,969 homes | +6 | 14% |
| Loft or roof insulation79,508 homes | +4 | 25% |
| Floor insulation1,621 homes | +4 | 15% |
| Heating system11,817 homes | +3 | 33% |
| Low-energy lighting310,814 homes | +2 | 38% |
| Heating controls102,478 homes | +2 | 38% |
| Glazing73,780 homes | +2 | 32% |
Points on the 1–100 scale, single-measure changes only, all certificates 2008–2026.
Questions
Is it free?
Yes. The check is free, and a free account keeps up to 3 homes with their full report.
Where does the data come from?
The Energy Performance of Buildings register for England and Wales, published by MHCLG as open data.
Why band C?
Rented homes in England and Wales are expected to need band C from 2030, and a better rating lowers bills and helps when you sell.
How do you know what works?
We compared certificates lodged for the same home years apart and counted how much each kind of work really moved the score.
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