Can you get an EPC the same day?
Yes, it can be possible for an existing house or flat. There are three separate stages: the assessor’s visit, completion and lodgement of the assessment, and delivery of the certificate. A same-day appointment alone does not guarantee all three will finish today. Tell us your exact deadline so we can check what is realistic before you book.
- An available registered assessor who can reach the postcode
- Agreed access to the property and relevant heating and insulation areas
- Enough time to complete the assessment and resolve any missing evidence
- A confirmed delivery deadline, not just a requested visit time
Check the EPC Register before paying for a new survey
An EPC is normally valid for ten years. If your agent has asked for one urgently, check the official register first: an existing valid certificate may already be downloadable. If it is missing, expired or a new assessment is needed after changes to the home, our domestic EPC service can help. The EPC Register and our guide on EPC register and lodgement explain what to look for.
Same day EPC availability across London
Team EPC is London-based and accepts enquiries across all 32 London boroughs and the City of London, including Brent, Harrow, Ealing, Barnet, Camden, Westminster, Southwark and Greenwich. Today’s availability depends on where assessors are working, journey time and access—not a blanket borough guarantee. Send your postcode or call to check. For areas outside London, we confirm coverage and the earliest realistic visit individually.
What does a same day EPC cost?
Base domestic surveys start from £69. This is not a guaranteed all-inclusive same-day price: the quote accounts for your property type, bedrooms, extensions, loft conversion, selected visit date and postcode. Use the EPC cost calculator to see the current timing charge and travel allowance, then confirm the appointment with the team. Any local pre-booked offer is separate from urgent same-day work.
What to have ready for an urgent appointment
Have your postcode, bedroom count and actual deadline ready when you call. Agree access with the occupier or keyholder, and gather any available insulation, heating or improvement evidence. Do not climb into the loft or move heavy furniture yourself. Let us know about shared heating, extensions, access restrictions or a tenant who needs notice so we can plan a proper assessment.
- Postcode, property type and number of bedrooms
- The certificate deadline requested by your agent, solicitor or landlord
- Keyholder or tenant availability and optional access notes
- Available evidence of insulation and heating improvements
When today is not the right option
A late enquiry, unavailable tenant or missing evidence can make same-day completion unrealistic. We will explain the next available appointment rather than promise a certificate we cannot deliver. A next-day EPC may suit a deadline tomorrow or later; a flexible domestic EPC booking may be better if you are not in a rush. Commercial EPCs and new-build EPCs use different assessment routes, so ask for the appropriate service rather than assuming domestic same-day timings apply.
