How much does a commercial EPC cost?
A commercial EPC typically costs £160 to £800 per certificate, for buildings up to about 1,000 m². The typical price is about £400.
£160 to £800
Per certificate, for buildings up to about 1,000 m² · typically about £400
Prices are typical UK ranges drawn from firms’ published prices and cost guides, last checked 6 October 2026. They are a guide only: every firm sets its own prices, so get quotes for your own project. Some firms quote before VAT and some include it, so ask which a quote is.
Example prices
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Small unit under 250 sqm | £180 to £320 |
| Medium building 250 to 1,000 sqm | £350 to £780 |
| Large building 1,000 to 5,000 sqm | £750 to £2,200 |
| Industrial warehouse | £680 to £3,500+ |
What changes the price
- Total useful floor area
- Building type and use (office, retail, industrial, mixed-use)
- Complexity of HVAC, lighting and number of zones
- Availability of plans and building services information
- Location and travel
- Whether SBEM modelling or a full DEC/other report is needed
- Multiple units in one building (priced per unit)
Bigger buildings
The range above covers small and medium buildings, where most quotes fall. Larger buildings and industrial warehouses are priced individually and can run well above it: published guides give roughly £750 to £2,200 for 1,000 to 5,000 m², and more for a big warehouse.
How to get a fair quote
- Give the assessor the floor area and use of the building. These two things set most of the price.
- Ask which assessor level is needed. A complex building, such as one with air conditioning, needs a higher level than a simple unit.
- Get at least three quotes for the same job, and compare what each includes as well as the total.
- Check the provider’s accreditation. See how we check listings.
Common questions
How much does a commercial EPC cost?
A commercial EPC typically costs £160 to £800 per certificate, for buildings up to about 1,000 m². The typical price is about £400. Some firms quote before VAT and some include it, so ask which a quote is.
Why do quotes vary so much?
The main things are: total useful floor area; building type and use (office, retail, industrial, mixed-use); complexity of HVAC, lighting and number of zones; availability of plans and building services information.
Does the price include VAT?
Some firms quote before VAT and some include it, so ask which a quote is. Always check before you accept.
How do I get a fair price for commercial EPC?
Get at least three quotes for the same job, and compare what each includes as well as the total. Check the provider’s accreditation and ask for a fixed price where you can.
Where these prices come from
Researched in October 2026 from the sources below, which we compared against each other. Where sources disagreed we used the range that covered most quotes. These sites are independent of us.
- Squote - EPC survey pricing guide (verified May 2026)
- MyConstructor - How much does an EPC cost (non-domestic from £160)
- EPC Advisor - How much does an EPC cost (commercial from £150)
- The Green Age - Book a commercial EPC (from £99 + VAT)
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