Free EPC checker · UK landlords

Will your rental be lettable after the 2028 rule change?

From January 2028, every rented home in England & Wales must hold an EPC of C or higher. Check any property in 10 seconds — straight from the official UK EPC register.

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The 2028 deadline in numbers

Most landlords don't realise their property is already non-compliant.

10s

Average time to check a property

C

Minimum EPC rating required from Jan 2028

£7,500

ECO4 grants available to eligible landlords

£5,000

Maximum fine for letting without an EPC

How it works

Three steps. Zero faff.

CheckEPC is a free tool built by Prime Eight to help UK landlords stay ahead of the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards.

  1. 01

    Enter the address

    House number, street and postcode — that's all we need. No account, no email.

  2. 02

    We check the official register

    We pull the most recent certificate from the UK EPC database, including the rating and lodgement date.

  3. 03

    Get a clear next step

    If your property is at risk, we'll show the specific upgrades, costs and grants that get you to a C.

ECO4 funding

Up to £7,500 in grants for eligible properties

ECO4 is a government scheme that helps fund energy-efficiency upgrades in lower-rated properties. Many D, E, F and G-rated rentals qualify.

Check my property
  • Loft & cavity wall insulation
  • Heating system upgrades and controls
  • Solar PV (in some cases)
  • Air source heat pumps
  • Window & door upgrades

FAQ

Common questions.

What's actually changing in 2028?
The proposed Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards raise the minimum EPC rating for rented properties from E to C. Properties below C won't be legally lettable to new or existing tenants.
Where does the data come from?
Live from epc.opendatacommunities.org — the official UK EPC register run by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
Is this really free?
Yes. We work with retrofit specialists who pay us a referral fee if you choose to get a free assessment. The check itself costs you nothing.
What if my property has no EPC?
You're legally required to have a valid EPC in place before letting a property. We'll point you to a qualified assessor in your area.