How to Improve Your Property EPC Rating Quickly

If your property is rated F or G, bringing it to the minimum E rating is essential before letting. Quick wins include topping up loft insulation to 270mm, installing low-energy lighting throughout, adding draught excluders, and ensuring heating controls such as a room thermostat and TRVs are present. These measures are relatively inexpensive but can significantly affect the SAP calculation.

Medium-cost improvements such as cavity wall insulation, a modern condensing boiler, or double glazing yield larger rating gains. Review the recommendations page on your existing EPC for a prioritised list of measures. Focus on changes that offer the best rating improvement per pound spent, especially if you are targeting MEES compliance.

Leyton Landlord Certificates can assess your property and advise on the most effective improvements for your budget. Contact us on 0800 654 6211 to book an EPC and receive landlord-focused guidance for Leyton and East London properties.